Portico of the Temple of Cerf Hossayn, Nubia 1857

"Portico of the Temple of Cerf Hossayn, Nubia" is a striking 1857 photograph by English photographer Francis Frith. It captures the crumbling grandeur of an ancient temple, showcasing the intricate stonework and the weathered remnants of its once-mighty facade. The image, taken during Frith's extensive travels through Egypt and the Middle East, exemplifies the trend of documenting historical sites through photography. The presence of a solitary figure in the foreground adds a sense of scale and human connection to the vastness of the ruins, making it a captivating example of 19th-century landscape photography.