Ruines et Village de Begueh, petite île à l'Ouest de Philae 1850

"Ruines et Village de Begueh, petite île à l'Ouest de Philae" is a salt print photograph by Maxime Du Camp, taken in 1850. The image depicts the ruins of an ancient temple on a small island near Philae in Egypt. Du Camp was a photographer and writer who traveled extensively through the Middle East, documenting his journeys through photography. The photograph showcases the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture and the power of photography in preserving the history of past civilizations. The photograph is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.