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Plants and animals brought from Syria by the Pharaohs, temple of Karnak, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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Plants and animals brought from Syria by the Pharaohs, temple of Karnak, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Plants and animals brought from Syria by the Pharaohs, temple of Karnak, Egypt, 1905. We are in a chamber just north of the holy of hours built by Thutmosis III in the rear of the temple. Here he has had his artists depict upon the wall the plants and animals of Palestine and Syria which he brought back with him from his campaign there. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted
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This print takes us back to the year 1905, inside the temple of Karnak in Egypt. The image, captured by Underwood & Underwood, showcases a chamber just north of the holy of hours built by Thutmosis III. In this chamber, Thutmosis III had his talented artists depict on the wall various plants and animals from Palestine and Syria that he brought back with him from his campaign there. The photograph is part of a series called "Egypt Through the Stereoscope" with accompanying text by James H Breasted. It offers a detailed glimpse into ancient Egyptian culture and their fascination with nature's wonders. The carving on the wall serves as a metaphor for conquests and spoils of war, showcasing how Pharaohs proudly displayed their triumphs through art. In this particular scene, we see people gathered around, including Arab children sitting nearby. Their presence adds depth to our understanding of daily life within this religious country during that era. The monochrome aesthetic enhances the sense of timelessness and evokes an air of mystery surrounding ancient Egypt. As we observe this mesmerizing print from Heritage Images, we are transported to another time - one where exploration was at its peak and cultures intertwined through trade routes like never before.
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