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The famous colonnade in the great Temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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The famous colonnade in the great Temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The famous colonnade in the great Temple at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt, 1905. There are in all 132 of these columns, built of drum-shaped sections and arranged in sixteen rows. It is sixty-five feet up to the top of those spreading capitals, and it would take six men with outstretched arms to span one of the sculptured shafts. In 1899 eleven columns in this hall fell owing to age and insecurity the foundations. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted
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This print transports us back to the ancient city of Thebes in Egypt, specifically to the great Temple at Karnak. Taken in 1905 by renowned photographers Underwood & Underwood, this image showcases the famous colonnade that has stood for centuries as a testament to Egyptian architectural prowess. With a total of 132 columns, each built with drum-shaped sections and arranged in sixteen rows, this colonnade is an awe-inspiring sight. Standing at an impressive height of sixty-five feet, these columns feature intricately carved capitals that spread out majestically. It is said that it would take six men with outstretched arms just to span one of these sculptured shafts. However, despite its grandeur, time had taken its toll on this magnificent structure. In 1899, eleven columns succumbed to age and insecurity due to weakened foundations. This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the fragility of even the most enduring monuments. The photograph itself was part of a series called "Egypt Through the Stereoscope" featuring text by James H Breasted - an esteemed historian specializing in ancient Egypt. This stereoscopic card offers viewers a unique glimpse into the past through three-dimensional imagery. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece captured over a century ago, we are reminded not only of Egypt's rich history but also our own fleeting existence within it.
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