Philae-Colonnade of the Great Court of the Temple of Isis by Francis Bedford

Philae-Colonnade of the Great Court of the Temple of Isis before 1866

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This photograph, taken by Francis Bedford before 1866, depicts the Philae-Colonnade of the Great Court of the Temple of Isis. It is a detail from a larger work that was published in "The Holy Land, Egypt & Nubia, From a Photographic & Descriptive point of view" and captures the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian temple and its impressive columnar architecture. Bedford's use of photography allows us to experience the scale and detail of the temple's ruins in a way that would have been impossible before the invention of photography. The photograph captures the impressive scale of the temple and the intricate details of the columns, including the hieroglyphs that cover their surface. It serves as a valuable document of ancient Egyptian architecture and provides a glimpse into the rich history and culture of this fascinating civilization.

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