Gezicht op de tempels van het eiland Philae c. 1870 - 1890

This albumen print, taken by C. & G. Zangaki sometime between 1870 and 1890, depicts a view of the ancient Egyptian temple complex of Philae. Located on an island in the Nile River near Aswan, the temple was built by the Ptolemaic and Roman dynasties. The photograph captures the temple’s imposing architecture against a backdrop of palm trees and the Nile River, showcasing the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization. The photo was taken in the late 19th century, shortly before the temple was relocated due to the construction of the Aswan Dam, making this a valuable record of Philae’s original setting.