Djébel Selséleh (Silsilis), Steles Architecturales Taillées Dans les Carriéres 1851 - 1852

This photograph, taken by the French photographer Félix Teynard, captures the ancient rock-cut architecture of Djébel Selséleh (Silsilis) in Egypt. Teynard traveled widely in Egypt and documented its antiquities, including the carved steles and tombs that dot the landscape. The image shows a partially ruined architectural facade carved into the cliff face, with a smaller stele further up the hillside. This black-and-white photograph, with its detailed rendering of the carved stone, reflects a fascination with the history of the ancient world that was popular among 19th-century artists and travelers.