Faiyum Collection

Egypt. Roman period. Fayum mummy portraits. Man. Encaustic painting. Coptic period. End 1st century A.D. Pushkin Museum. Moscow. Russia

Qarun Lake, Faiyum Oasis, Egypt. Reflections in Qarun Lake in the desert

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Small building along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site. (Editorial Use Only)

Qarun Lake, Faiyum Oasis, Egypt. Reflections in Qarun Lake in the desert

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Eroded rocks along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Sand dunes in the desert at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Faiyum, Egypt. Iron ring on a green painted wooden gate

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Whale fossil along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Eroded rocks along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Faiyum, Egypt. Wooden door in a wall

Faiyum, Egypt. Blue wooden shutters

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Eroded bluff along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Eroded bluff along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Faiyum, Egypt. A blue painted door on a building

Wadi al Hitan, Faiyum, Egypt. Whale fossil on an eroded bluff along the interpretive trail at Wadi el-Hitan paleontological site

Faiyum, Egypt. Wooden door on a building

Faiyum, Egypt. A blue painted door on a building

Faiyum, Egypt. Wooden door in a wall

Funerary Portrait (image 1 of 2), Late 3rd - 4th century A.D.. Creator: Anon
Funerary Portrait (image 1 of 2), Late 3rd - 4th century A.D

The River of Joseph and the Fayoum (litho)
1627975 The River of Joseph and the Fayoum (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River of Joseph and the Fayoum)

Portrait from Fayum (encaustic wax on wood)
SCP50874 Portrait from Fayum (encaustic wax on wood) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); 38x24 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Egyptian, out of copyright

Portrait of the Boy Eutyches, 100-150 AD (encaustic on wood, paint)
3614039 Portrait of the Boy Eutyches, 100-150 AD (encaustic on wood, paint) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); 38 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

man plowing Faiyum Egyptian Egypt 1865-1875
A man plowing in Faiyum; Egyptian; Faiyum, Egypt; about 1865-1875; Albumen silver print

Boy with a Floral Garland in His Hair, ca 200-230. Artist: Fayum mummy portraits
Boy with a Floral Garland in His Hair, ca 200-230. Found in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, New York

Portrait of a Young Lady, 2nd cen. AD. Artist: Fayum mummy portraits
Portrait of a Young Lady, 2nd cen. AD. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, Prague

Al-Fayoum in the Fayoum Oasis, Egypt
View over the canal Bahr Yussef at Al-Fayoum in the Fayoum Oasis, Egypt. Date: circa 1930

Fluted column of the tympanum of the Hawara Labyrinth. Fayyu
Fluted column of the tympanum of the enclosure of Hawara Labyrinth. Fayyum, Egypt. Limestone. Middle Kingdom. 12th Dynasty. Reign of Amenemhet III. 1831-1786 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum

EGYPT: EXCAVATION, c1900. Excavation of temple and village ruins at Medinet en-Nahas, near the Faiyum oasis in Egypt. Photographed c1900

Bronze and nielloed electrum crocodile figure, From Faiyum, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII, circa 1850 B. C
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XII. Bronze and nielloed electrum crocodile figure, circa 1850 b.C. From Faiyum

Egypt, El-Faiyum Oasis (Al Fayyum), Medinet Madi, ruins of temples
Egypt - El-Faiyum Oasis (Al Fayyum) - Medinet Madi, ruins of temples

Faiyum Terracotta Goddess 3-1 century BCE

Egyptian Terracotta figurines C016 / 2798
Terracotta figurines of goddesses from Faiyum, Egypt 1st century CE

EGYPT: CITY OF BACCHUS. A view of the ruins of the City of Bacchus, on Lake Moeris in the Faiyum oasis, Egypt. Wood engraving from Giovanni Battista Belzonis Viaggi in Egitto ed in Nubia, Milan, 1825

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Faiyum, a captivating destination in Egypt that takes us back to the Roman period. Known for its remarkable Fayum mummy portraits, this ancient city in Al-Fayoum Oasis holds a wealth of history and artistry. These encaustic wax on wood portraits, such as the Portrait of the Boy Eutyches or the Portrait of a Woman from the 1st-4th century AD, offer glimpses into the lives and faces of individuals who once walked these lands. As we explore Faiyum further, we come across breathtaking sights like Medinet El-Fayoum captured by Jean-Leon Gerome in 1868/1870. The view transports us to an era where time seemed to stand still amidst architectural wonders and natural beauty. The influence extends beyond its artistic treasures, and is also home to significant landmarks like The River of Joseph, which has left an indelible mark on this oasis region throughout history. Additionally, the fluted column adorning the tympanum of Hawara Labyrinth stands tall as a testament to ancient craftsmanship and architectural prowess. Not only does Faiyum boast cultural heritage but it also showcases scenes from everyday life. A glimpse into Egyptian agriculture can be seen through an image depicting a man plowing its fertile soil during 1865-1875. Intriguing and diverse, Faiyum invites us to immerse ourselves in its rich tapestry woven with art, history, nature's splendor, and glimpses into daily life centuries ago.