El-Kab (Éléthya), Vue Générale de l'Hémi-Spéos 1851 - 1852

"El-Kab (Éléthya), Vue Générale de l'Hémi-Spéos" is a photograph taken by Félix Teynard in 1851-52, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Teynard, a pioneer in architectural photography, captured the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture with precision. The image depicts the ruins of a temple, carved into the side of a hill, showcasing the weathered stonework and the remnants of intricate carvings. The stark landscape and the monumental scale of the structure make it a poignant reminder of the passing of time and the enduring presence of human creativity.