Rock-Tombs and Belzoni's Pyramid, Gizeh 1857

"Rock-Tombs and Belzoni's Pyramid, Gizeh" is a photograph taken by renowned photographer Francis Frith in 1857. Frith was a pioneer in travel photography, and this image exemplifies his interest in capturing the grandeur of ancient Egypt. The photograph shows a group of figures resting in front of a rock tomb, with the imposing pyramid of Giza in the background. The image highlights the scale of the pyramid, the harshness of the desert landscape, and the contrast between the ancient structures and the daily life of the local people. It provides a glimpse into the fascination with ancient Egypt in the 19th century, and the power of photography to document history.