Zeilboot (dahabie) op de Nijl met op de achtergrond de Grote zuilengalerij in Luxor c. 1870 - 1890

"Zeilboot (dahabie) op de Nijl met op de achtergrond de Grote zuilengalerij in Luxor" is a 19th-century photograph by C. & G. Zangaki depicting a dahabieh, a traditional Egyptian sailboat, on the Nile River with the Great Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Karnak in the background. This albumen print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture juxtaposed with the serenity of the Nile. The photograph's sepia tone evokes the era of European travel and exploration in Egypt, capturing a moment in time where history and contemporary life intersected. The dahabieh, with its passengers and crew, serves as a reminder of the importance of the Nile as a transportation route and a source of life.