Grand Temple d'Isis à Philoe, Tôth Ibiocéphale; Nubie Possibly 1849 - 1852

Maxime Du Camp’s *Grand Temple d'Isis à Philoe, Tôth Ibiocéphale; Nubie* is a photograph depicting a relief carving of the Egyptian god Thoth, who was often depicted as an ibis-headed man. The image shows the god sitting on a throne, wearing a crown with a sun disk and holding a staff. The detail of the relief carving is clearly visible in this photograph. The photograph was likely taken during Du Camp's travels through Egypt between 1849-1852. It is an important example of early photography as a tool for documenting ancient cultures.