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Avenue des Sphinx et propylone ptolemeen (Karnak) Thebes
Creator
Félix BonfilsFrench Photographer · 1831–1885
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- 1872
- Medium
- Albumen silver print
- Culture
- French
- Department
- Photographs
- Institution
- Getty Museum
- Object ID
- 39a0b52e-42d6-4056-838a-806312343d9b
What the image shows
Ancient temple ruins with a central structure featuring columns and hieroglyphics. The foreground includes scattered stones and dirt, leading up to the ruins. The background features palm trees and other vegetation. The image is in black and white, suggesting historical photography.
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Places this record points to
- Karnak Temple — Luxor, EgyptMatched from the record’s own words: “Karnak”
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