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PMR-D10123 Egypt, Cairo: SU-AYN Boeing 737-266 (c/n 21226) of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, airliner
PMR-D10122 Egypt, Aswan: SU-AYK Boeing 737-266 (c/n 21194) of Egypt Air. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, airliner

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PMR111-08 Egypt, Cairo: view of the Citadel (built 1176) and the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, from a window of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, antiquity, mediaeval, Islam, religion, minarets
PMR111-06 Egypt, Cairo: the courtyard and ablutions pavilion of the Alabaster Mosque, built by Mohammed Ali, completed in 1857. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, Islam, religion, colonnade, arches
PMR111-05 Egypt, Thebes: the Colossi of Memnon, seated figures of Amenophis III, each carved out of one sandstone block; all which now remains of the ancient temple of Amenophis. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR111-04 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: the wide "Avenue of Ram-Sphinxes" leading to the first pylon, and view down the central isle of the temple. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR111-03 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: the great North Gate of the temple with vulture goddess Nekhbet surmounting the portal. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR111-02 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: coloured reliefs on the exterior wall of the sanctuary, where the sacred barque was kept: upper: the king communing with the gods, presided over by Amun-Re; middle and lower: priests carrying the sacred barque in procession from Karnak to Luxor on the annual feast and festival of Amun. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR111-01 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: Osirian pillars flanking the courtyard of the subsidiary temple of Ramesses III. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-12 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: "Avenue of the Ram-Sphinxes" leading to the temple entrance in the first pylon. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-11 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge sandstone columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. The stone grille windows above were originally the only source of light. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-10 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: view of the temple from the north-east. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-08 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: a visiting class of Egyptian schoolchildren. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture, education
PMR110-07 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: surviving obelisk of a pair, erected by Queen Hatshepsut, originally completely sheathed in electrum (75% gold, 22% silver and 3% copper). The entire temple was buried under sand by the Muslims up to the level where the obelisk changes colour, and uncovered by Napoleon in 1798/9. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-06 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: view of the temple and Sacred Lake from the "Son et Lumiere" terrace in the south-east. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-04 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: twin rose granite pillars bearing the papyri of Upper and Lower Egypt signifying the unity of north and south. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-03 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. Closer view of the reliefs on the columns and capitals, the latter still with gilt, turquoise and red colouring. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-02 Egypt, Thebes: the Great Temple of Amun-Ra at Karnak: huge columns of of the Great Hypostyle Hall, 69 feet high, with 11-foot capitals. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR110-01 Egypt, Thebes: River Nile sunset, with feluccas. Keywords: colouful, dusk, nightfall, tranquil
PMR109-12 Egypt, Thebes: Temple of Luxor: statues of Ramesses II in the Great Court which was added by him. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR109-11 Egypt, Thebes: Temple of Luxor: papyrus columns (52 feet high), forming part of the pillared portico of the Temple of Amenophis III. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR109-10 Egypt, Thebes: Temple of Luxor: papyrus columns, forming part of the double colonnade surrounding the Temple of Amenophis III. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR109-09 Egypt, Thebes: part of a 1.5 mile long "Avenue of the Sphinxes", which formerly led from the Temple of Luxor to the Temple of Karnak, used on festival days. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture
PMR109-08 Egypt, Thebes: photographing the Colossi of Memnon, seated statues of Amenophis III, 52 feet high, all that remains of the ancient Temple of Amenophis in Thebes. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture, donkeys
PMR109-07 Egypt, Thebes: imposing frontal view of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, built about 1450 BC, but now in the process of reconstruction. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR109-06 Egypt, Thebes: leading donkeys down the steep path to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR109-05 Egypt, Thebes: bird's eye view of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, taken from the edge of the overhanging cliff. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR109-04 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: after a short climb, a fine panorama unfolds. Mounting donkeys for the trek to Deir el Bahari. Keywords: Egyptology, culture, landscape, mountains, geology, donkey
PMR109-03 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: after a short climb, a fine panorama unfolds. Keywords: Egyptology, culture, landscape, mountains, geology, donkey
PMR109-02 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Ramesses III. Behind is the pyramid-shaped Theban mountain, under which the kings wished their tombs to lie. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR109-01 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun, and, directly behind, entrance to the tomb of Ramesses VI. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR108-11 Egypt, River Nile: feluccas "Nasser" and "Mary" about to set off on the last stretch to Luxor. Early morning. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows
PMR108-09 Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Nasser" coming about, close-in to shore. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows
PMR108-08 Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Nasser" coming up astern, with the sun behind. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows
PMR108-07 Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Nasser" with a full sail, passing some picturesque scenery. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows
PMR108-06 Egypt, River Nile: Ahmed, ship's boy on the felucca "Journ Ali". Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, crew
PMR108-05 Egypt, River Nile: Ahmed, ship's boy on the felucca "Journ Ali". Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, crew
PMR108-04 Egypt, Esna: feluccas going through the locks at Esna in the company of a Nile steamer. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, pleasure boat, Nile cruiser
PMR108-03 Egypt, Edfu: the town of Edfu at dusk, seen from the roof of the of the Temple of Horus. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR108-02 Egypt, Edfu: the Temple of Edfu on the west bank of the Nile, was built during the Ptolomaic period between 237 and 57 BC, and dedicated to the god Horus. The well-preserved figure of Horus stands by the doorway. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture, sculpture, statue
PMR108-01 Egypt, Edfu: the Temple of Edfu on the west bank of the Nile, was built during the Ptolomaic period between 237 and 57 BC, and dedicated to the god Horus. Main courtyard and colonnaded entrance hall, seen from the entrance. The figure of Horus stands to the left of the doorway. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR107-12 Egypt, River Nile: a trading felucca, fully laden, with a large spread of sail. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows
PMR107-11 Egypt, Gebel al Sesilla: Nobles' rock tombs (?) and balancing rock, between Kom Ombo and Edfu. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, culture
PMR107-10 Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Mary" coming about. Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Mary" coming about. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows
PMR107-08 Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Mary" on starboard tack. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows
PMR107-07 Egypt, River Nile: felucca "Journ Ali" moored at Kom Ombo. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows
PMR107-06 Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. General view, showing some of the remaining reliefs. Many crocodiles were mummified here and some are still to be seen. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR107-05 Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. Open-lotus-flower column capitals; the the red, blue and gilt colouring is still well preserved on the architrave overhang. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR107-04 Egypt: Kom Ombo Temple was built by Ptolemy I, II and III in the 2nd century BC and dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the sparrow-hawk-god Horoeris, jointly. Relief depicting the captive headmen of over-run towns, each with the name of his town in a cartouche. The left arm of each has been amputated and fed to the lions. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR107-03 Egypt, River Nile: swimming from the feluccas "Nasser" and "Mary". Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, bathing
PMR107-02 Egypt, River Nile: captain of felucca "Journ Ali" with drum. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, dhows, musical, rythm, percussion, tradition
PMR107-01 Egypt, Aswan: view from plane of the flooded valleys south of Aswan - the consequences of the Aswan High Dam since 1970. Keywords: landscape, aerial view, panorama, irregation, lakes, reservoir
PMR106-12 Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The main temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, had 4 seated colossi of Ramesses II, with a row of baboons above. These greet the morning sun which shines directly into the sanctuary, deep inside the rock. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR106-11 Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. Row of Horus falcons at the feet of the colossi. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR106-10 Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The two intact seated colossi of Ramesses II on the right of the entrance, each 65 feet high. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR106-09 Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. Figures of Ramesses in the outer chamber of the main temple, with roof frescoes of Nekhbet, the vulture. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR106-08 Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. A commemorative plaque, set into the cliff face, acknowledging the help of UNESCO, Cost was about US$ 36,000,000. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture
PMR106-07 Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. View of the adjacent facades, with the Temple of Hathor in the foreground. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR106-06 Egypt, Abu Simbel: Ramesses II built two temples (for himself and his wife) adjacent to each other. To escape the flood waters of the Aswan Dam, both were cut into square blocks and moved bodily about 500 metres to a safe position. The smaller (wife's) temple. dedicated to Hathor, has 4 figures of Ramesses II and 2 of his wife on the facade. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR106-04 Egypt, Aswan: dedication to the everlasting friendship of the Arab and Russian peoples on the Aswan High Dam. Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction, monument
PMR106-03 Egypt, Aswan: overhead view from inside the Russian-built monument commemorating the completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970. Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction, memorial, sculpture, art
PMR106-02 Egypt, Aswan: Russian-built monument commemorating the completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1970. Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction, memorial, sculpture, art
PMR106-01 Egypt, Aswan: commemorative inscribed stone block in the centre of the Aswan High Dam, built 1960-70. Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction
PMR108-12 Egypt, Luxor: crews of the feluccas "Journ Ali", "Nasser" and "Mary" on the bank of the Nile. Keywords: culture, dress, costume, tradition, Egyptians, djellabah, galabiya
PMR105-12 Egypt, Aswan: view of the Aswan High Dam from the lee, with the Russian-built monument commemorating its completion in 1970 in the distance. Keywords: architecture, culture, water power, hydro-electricity, reservoir, construction
PMR105-11 Egypt, Aswan: minarets of a modern mosque (built in 1967) floodlit after dark. Keywords: architecture, culture, Muslim, Islam
PMR105-10 Egypt, Aswan: feluccas, and the beginning of a Nile sunset. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, evening, dusk
PMR105-09 Egypt, Aswan: enterprising youngster in his flower-decorated home-made "boat". lustily singing "Alouette" for backsheesh. Keywords: culture, ingenuity, enterprise, talent
PMR105-08 Egypt, Aswan: late sun shining through the sails of a bunch of feluccas coming in to land. Keywords: culture, sailing boats, lighting effects
PMR105-07 Egypt, Aswan: view of the town from the Aga Khan's residence, with Elephantine Island (and Aswan Oberoi Hotel) and white sails of the feluccas on the Nile. Keywords: culture, landscape, panorama, sailing boats, picturesque
PMR105-05 Egypt, Aswan: mausoleum of the Aga Khan overlooking the town. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, memorial, monument, desert
PMR105-04 Egypt, Aswan: view of Aswan and the Nile, bustling with the white sails of feluccas. Keywords: architecture, culture, sailing boats, landscape, panorama, picturesque
PMR105-03 Egypt, Aswan: camel and rider in the desert near Aswan. Keywords: culture, dromedary, ship of the desert
PMR105-02 Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt. View of the desert through the mud-brick walls, with the waiting camel drivers. Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture
PMR105-01 Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt. View inside the protecting walls. The water cistern in the bottom right-hand corner was the centre of a system of gravity-fed acqueducts throughout the monastery. Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture
PMR104-12 Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert. View of the desert through the mud brick walls of the monastery, abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egypt. Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture
PMR104-11 Egypt, Aswan: ruins of the 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon, built by Coptic Christians in the desert, but abandoned after the arrival of Islam in Egyypt. The remains of a coloured fresco over the apse are still visible. Keywords: archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR104-10 Egypt, Aswan: mounting camels on the west bank for the trip to the Tombs of the Nobles and Monastery of St. Simeon. Keywords: culture, desert, riding, colourful, costumes, sand
PMR104-09 Egypt, Aswan: highest surviving part of the ruin of Trajan's Temple on Elephantine Island. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR104-08 Egypt, Aswan: feluccas bringing visitors to Elephantine Island. Keywords: culture, sailing boat, Nile, river, picturesque, reflections
PMR104-07 Egypt, Aswan: steps leading to the museum on Elephantine Island, with a woman washing clothes in the foreground. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR104-06 Egypt, Aswan: Poinsettia and Bougainvillea shrubs on Elephantine Island. Keywords: culture, flowers, colourful, picturesque, exotic, botanical
PMR104-05 Egypt, Aswan: view across the Nile from the far side of Elephantine Island with the Tombs of the Nobles discernible on the hillside. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, culture
PMR104-04 Egypt, Aswan: view from the gardens of the Aswan Oberoi Hotel on Elephantine Island. Keywords: culture, picturesque, colourful
PMR104-03 Egypt, granite quarries near Aswan: half-quarried obelisk, 138 feet long, abandoned by the Egyptians after the discovery of flaws in the stone. It would have been floated down the Nile on barges to Luxor. Egypt, granite quarries near Aswan: half-quarried obelisk, 138 feet long, abandoned by the Egyptians after the discovery of flaws in the stone. It would have been floated down the Nile on barges to Luxor. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR104-02 Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Entrance and facade with relief figures on the pylons. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR104-01 Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Colonnade and pylons from the pillars of the portico. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR103-12 Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Pylon relief: the Goddess Isis with Pharaoh Ptolemy (?); God Horus. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR103-11 Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. View of the colonnaded courtyard from the top of the pylon. Roman garrisons erected wooden roofs for their troops under the colonnades (traces still to be seen). Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR103-10 Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Relief figure of Goddess Isis. Finely carved column capitals, all different. The vertical grooves on the columns were made by garrisoned Roman soldiers sharpening their swords (in later centuries). Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR103-09 Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae. Built between the 4th century BC and the 2nd century AD (Ptolemies and Romans). It was removed, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present position. Main pylons with reliefs, and colonnade with open-lotus-flower capitals. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR103-08 Egypt, Aswan: the Temple of Isis on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae before it was flooded. Built between the 4th century BC and 2nd century AD (Ptolomies and Romans). Wall relief: Goddess Isis and God Horus receiving offerings. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR103-07 Egypt, Aswan: the Kiosk of Trajan on the Island of Agilkia, a few miles south of Aswan, formerly stood on the Island of Philae before it was flooded. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR103-06 Egypt, Aswan: colourful Bougainvilleas in the Municipal Park. Keywords: bushes, shrubs, exotic, botany, greenery
PMR103-05 Egypt, Aswan: south of the Cataract Hotel towards the first cataract rocks begin to appear in the Nile; felucca moored in the foreground. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, sailing boat, picturesque, geology
PMR103-04 Egypt, Aswan: feluccas sailing on the River Nile; view from the steps of the Cataract Hotel. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, sailing boat, picturesque
PMR103-03 Egypt, Aswan: feluccas moored on the Nile; the "far bank" is Elephantine Island with the museum just discernible. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, sailing boat, picturesque
PMR103-02 Egypt, Aswan: one of the older river Nile steamers, the "Memphis"; in the background the Aswan Oberoi Hotel on Elephantine Island. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, architecture, culture
PMR103-01 Egypt, Aswan: typical village near Aswan, with most buildings constructed from mud bricks. Keywords: historical, architecture, culture, dwellings, homes
PMR102-12 Egypt, Cairo, Giza: camel and rider, with the Great Pyramid of Cheops in the background. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture, costume, tradition, ship of the desert, timeless
PMR102-11 Egypt, Cairo, Giza: the Sphinx, its features destroyed by the Mamelukes, who used it for target practice. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-10 Egypt, Cairo, Giza: the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the largest of the pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; built about 2690 BC by 100,000 men in 20 years; height today: 450 feet. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-08 Egypt, Memphis: inside a temple at Saqqara, in process of gradual reconstruction by French archeologist, Philipe Louis. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-07 Egypt, Memphis: climbing out of the entrance shaft of the Pyramid of Sechem-Chet at Saqqara. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-06 Egypt, Memphis: the Step Mandaba of Saqqara, oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Enlarged 3 ... Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-05 Egypt, Memphis: the Step Mastaba of Saqqara, oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Enlarged three times before completion. Close view of the construction, using stones of marly limestone, without binding material. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-04 Egypt, Memphis: Egyptians demonstrate how the cut limestone is smoothed, using loose sand as grinding material. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture, artisans
PMR102-03 Egypt, Memphis: the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (or Mastaba), oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Designed by the court architect and vizier, Imhotep. In the foreground Egyptians demonstrate how the cut limestone is smoothed, using loose sand as grinding material. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-02 Egypt, Memphis: the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (or Mastaba), oldest of the pyramids, tomb of King Zoser (Djoser) of the 3rd Dynasty. Designed by the court architect and vizier, Imhotep. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR102-01 Egypt, Memphis: 80-ton alabaster sphinx of unknown attribution. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-12 Egypt, Memphis (capital of Egypt in the time of the Old Kingdom): head and shoulders of the prostrate limestone colossus of Ramesses II, originally standing 42.5 feet high, showing the royal cartouche on breast and right shoulder. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-11 Egypt, Memphis (capital of Egypt in the time of the Old Kingdom): prostrate limestone colossus of Ramesses II, originally standing 42.5 feet high. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-10 Egypt, Cairo: head of camel. Keywords: Camelus dromedarius
PMR101-09 Egypt, Cairo: camel and owner with the pyramids at Giza in the background. Keywords: Egyptology, antiquity, historical, culture, costume, tradition
PMR101-07 Egypt, Cairo: group of young school children on a visit to Cairo Museum. Keywords: culture, education
PMR101-06 Egypt, Cairo: entrance to Cairo Museum, with a group of visiting school children and sphinx. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-05 Egypt, Cairo: palm trees enhance the approach to Cairo Museum. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR101-04 Egypt, Cairo: entrance to Cairo Museum, with a group of visiting school children. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR282-11 Turkey, Pergamon: remaining wall of the ancient library, built by Eumenes II, which once held 200,000 scrolls. Transferred to Egypt in 41 BC after the burning of the library at Alexandria. Keywords: historic, antiquity, culture, art, masonry, ruin, archeology, excavations, picturesque, national heritage
PMR-D2707 Iran, Teheran: trunk of Darius the Great found in Egypt, in the National Museum of Iran, Keywords: Persia, Islam, Shi-ite, Muslim, mosque, religion, architecture, metropolis, capital city, exhibits, artefacts, antiquity, pre-history, sculpture, statue
PMR499-07 Turkey, Istanbul: the Obelisk of Theodosius, standing in the Hippodrome, was acquired in 390 AD from Heliopolis, and records the victories of the mighty Pharaoh Thutmose III. Keywords: pedestrian zone, Egyptology, street scene, natural heritage, Islam, Byzantine, Muslim, Constantinople, historical, Egypt, Egyptian, hieroglyphics, monument
PMR517-05 Italy, Sicily, Catania: the elephant fountain, symbol of Catania, stands in the Piazza Duomo. The obelisk was brought from Egypt by the Romans; the elephant was carved from volcanic lava in Byzantine times. The city has been buried under lava from Etna seven times in recorded history. Keywords: picturesque, Sicilia, historic, volcanic
PMR593-07 Mexico: Teotihuacan, probably the largest pre-Hispanic city in the Americas, covering about 156,000 square kilometres, with up to 200,000 inhabitants. Founded ca. 100 AD, flourished 300 to 650, abandoned by 750 AD. Identity of the builders is unknown. The Aztecs believed it was the work of giants. Pyramid of the Sun, the second largest after the Cholula Pyramid, base size identical to the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt.

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