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Egypt Aswan Quarries Victorian period
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Egypt Aswan Quarries Victorian period
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the Egypt of the Victorian period. The image showcases the awe-inspiring Aswan Quarries, a site of ancient history and grandeur that continues to fascinate and inspire visitors to this day. During the Victorian era, Egypt was a popular destination for travelers in search of adventure and discovery. The Aswan Quarries, located in southern Egypt near the Aswan High Dam, were a major attraction for these intrepid explorers. The quarries were the source of the magnificent granite used to construct many of Egypt's most iconic monuments, including the pyramids of Giza and the temples of Abu Simbel. In this photograph, we see a lantern-lit scene of the quarry, with workers toiling away in the dim light. The rough-hewn blocks of granite, some still attached to the quarry walls, loom large in the foreground, while the dark, imposing cliffs of the quarry recede into the distance. The image is a testament to the incredible engineering feats of the ancient Egyptians and the enduring allure of their monumental legacy. The photograph's aged, grainy texture and the faint, yellowed edges add to its vintage charm, transporting us back to a time when exploration and discovery were fueled by a sense of wonder and curiosity. This image is a must-have for anyone with an interest in ancient history, Egyptology, or the Victorian era.
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