Gezicht op de tempel van Wady Kardaffy in Nubië, Noord-Afrika before 1858

This 19th-century photograph by Francis Frith, "Gezicht op de tempel van Wady Kardaffy in Nubië, Noord-Afrika," depicts the ruins of a temple in the Nubian desert. The photo, taken before 1858, showcases Frith's renowned photographic documentation of Egypt and the Middle East. It highlights the ancient temple's grandeur, with its towering pillars and intricate carvings, against the stark, desolate landscape. The presence of a lone figure in the foreground further emphasizes the scale and solitude of the site. Today, the photograph is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.