Cairo Collection (page 2)

Camels pass in front of the pyramids at Giza, Egypt

Imperial Airways, 1926. Artist: Dickson, Charles C. (active 1920s)
Imperial Airways, 1926. From a private collection

The Pyramids of Giza, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A Bedouin guide with his camel, overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sphinx and Kefren (Chephren) pyramid, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sunset, the Pyramids, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Camel and pyramid in silhouette, Giza, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pyramid silhouetted at sunset, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sandal Sellers 1930S
Twin sandal makers selling their wares in a bazaar

An Old Street in Cairo (colour litho)
6023297 An Old Street in Cairo (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Street in Cairo)

Bus passengers, Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1980s

Bathing / Cairo 1884
A little boy in his bath in Cairo, watched by his devoted mother. Date: 1884

Camels leaving Cairo for the Front, WW1
A trainload of camels in Egypt belonging to the Imperial Camel Corps leaving Cairo for the Front. The picture was taken at a railway siding in Cairo

Giza. Great Sphinx and. Great Pyramid of Giza
The Giza Sphinx. 26th-25th c. BC. EGYPT. GIZA. Giza. Egyptian art. Old Kingdom. Sculpture

Egypt Cairo Hotels Mena House Front garden two pyramids
Egypt. Cairo. Hotels. Mena House. Front garden with the two pyramids as background. 1934, Egypt, Cairo

Africa, Egypt
Egypt, Cairo. Fez-adorned Khedive Ismail who built the Gezira Palace in Cairo, Egypt to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal shown in a wall mural adorning the venue today

Tourists on a Thomas Cook Tour
Tourists on a Thomas Cook tour, milling around on the verandah and outside the luxurious Shepheards Hotel, Cairo. 1920s

Bridge - Pont de Ghazirah - Cairo
Pont de Ghazirah - Bridge over the Nile at Cairo built by a French Ironworks. When Egypt became British, the two statues of the (very English) lions were added!

Pyramids at Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Market stall, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Al-Tharir Square, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pyramid of Cheops, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Camel at the Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Camels train at the Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Gold mask of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Middle Eastern Leather Poufs, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Colour womens dresses for sale, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Shisha Pipes, Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

Ka Statue of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) and the Sphinx at night, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Lanterns for sale in a shop in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar (Souk), Cairo, Egypt

A street in Cairo, c.1910 (print)
7293034 A street in Cairo, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. A street in the Old Cairo. Illustration, Egypt, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Pyramid in Egypt, c.1900 (photo)
8698315 Pyramid in Egypt, c.1900 (photo) by Bonfils Studio (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Cairo, Khafre's Pyramid)

18th century Russian orthodox icon of the Archangel Michael. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia
5306110 18th century Russian orthodox icon of the Archangel Michael. Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow. Russia; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting the Pyramids of Giza, also known as the Giza Pyramid Complex. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426289 Engraving depicting the Pyramids of Giza, also known as the Giza Pyramid Complex. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

Street traders in Cairo, Egypt, historic wood engraving, about 1897
UIG5414454 Street traders in Cairo, Egypt, historic wood engraving, about 1897; UIG.

Nile River, Cairo, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7292996 Nile River, Cairo, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Banks of Nile River in Boulaq, Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Study for The Revolt of Cairo, 1810 (pen and brown ink, with framing lines in brown ink)
XOS5883981 Study for The Revolt of Cairo, 1810 (pen and brown ink, with framing lines in brown ink) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824); 28.1x43 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho)
8661080 The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedigree of El-Moizz)

Do You Know: For what purpose were the pyramids built? (colour litho)
8668122 Do You Know: For what purpose were the pyramids built? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For what purpose were the pyramids built)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile, an Egyptian, carries on a cart pulled by a donkey
LUX4778722 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile, an Egyptian, carries on a cart pulled by a donkey, four women veiled in melaya and crosses a shopping street, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt)

Egypt, Cairo: cruise on the Nile, tourists accompanied by their local guides are served the tea on the top of
LUX4777671 Egypt, Cairo: cruise on the Nile, tourists accompanied by their local guides are served the tea on the top of the Pyramid Cheops, flooded Nile Valley, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile, covered road from Giza to Cairo bordered by olive trees, 1890
LUX4779819 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile, covered road from Giza to Cairo bordered by olive trees, 1890; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise on the Nile)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile River, Cairo Leshekieh Public Garden, English Garden with Walkers, 1890
LUX4779811 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile River, Cairo Leshekieh Public Garden, English Garden with Walkers, 1890; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile River, Cairo Leshekieh Public Garden)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Cairo Zoo, Ostrich Pens, 1900
LUX4779070 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Cairo Zoo, Ostrich Pens, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Cairo Zoo, Ostrich Pens, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile Coast, Zoo, Giraffes, 1900
LUX4778829 Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile Coast, Zoo, Giraffes, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook Cruise, Nile Coast, Zoo, Giraffes, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, tourists at the terrace of a hotel in Cairo, 1900
LUX4778813 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, tourists at the terrace of a hotel in Cairo, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, tourists at the terrace of a hotel in Cairo)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, Schephard hotel, private garden with private villa in the European district with
LUX4778631 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, Schephard hotel, private garden with private villa in the European district with on the grass, seated Egyptians, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt)

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Cairo, the bustling capital of Egypt, is a city steeped in rich history and captivating culture. From the iconic Gold mask of Tutankhamun housed in the Egyptian Museum to the vibrant street scenes captured by Charles Robertson, it offers an enchanting glimpse into ancient civilizations. One cannot help but be awestruck by the Mask of Tutankhamun, a shimmering masterpiece that symbolizes the opulence and grandeur of ancient Egypt. This golden artifact serves as a reminder of Cairo's role as a guardian of historical treasures. As you wander through its streets, you'll encounter diverse sights like The Red Pyramid and veiled Egyptian women gracefully passing by. These images paint a vivid picture of life in North Africa's largest metropolis and showcase its unique blend of tradition and modernity. The Khan el-Khalili souk stands as an enduring testament to Cairo's mercantile heritage. Dating back to the 19th century, this bustling marketplace has been enticing locals and tourists alike with its labyrinthine alleys filled with exotic goods. Nestled against Giza's breathtaking landscape lies Mena House Hotel—a luxurious oasis offering unrivaled views of all three Great Pyramids at sunset. It epitomizes Cairo's ability to seamlessly merge ancient wonders with contemporary comforts. It also boasts cultural gems such as Persian manuscripts from the Safavid dynasty or copies made in 1456 by Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi—an homage to its intellectual contributions throughout history. Intriguing depictions like King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti making sacrifices transport us back to an era where pharaohs ruled supreme over this mystical land along the Nile River. Such glimpses into Egypt's past are what make Cairo truly extraordinary. With each step taken on Cairo's soil, one can't help but feel immersed in Africa’s vibrant tapestry—where centuries-old traditions intertwine harmoniously with the pulse of a modern metropolis.