As Said Collection (#5)

Facade of the Temple of Abu Simbel from the north, Egypt, c1860-1890. The great rock-cut Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Seated colossus of Rameses II, Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1860-1890. The great rock-cut Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

The Vocal Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, 1862. Artist: Francis Bedford
The Vocal Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, 1862. One of a pair of 70ft/21m stone statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) that stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, 1862. Artist: Francis Bedford
The Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, 1862. Two 70ft/21m stone statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) that stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

Hieroglyphics from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822
Illustrations of Hieroglyphics from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Plate 8 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt

Ancient Egyptian furniture, 1822. Artist: Pomel
Ancient Egyptian furniture, 1822. Illustrations of Various painted seats and armchairs from the 5th Tomb of the Kings at the East, Byban el Molouk, Thebes

Ilustrations of a manuscript with hieroglyphics, from a tomb at Thebes, Egypt, 1822. Plate 75 from Vol II of Descriptions of Egypt

Ancient Egyptian astronomical table, c1822. Artist: Leroy
Ancient Egyptian astronomical table, c1822. Illustrations of the astronomical table painted on the ceiling of the first tomb of the Kings of the West, Byban el Molouk, Thebes

Illustrations of frescoes from Byban el Molouk, Thebes, Egypt, 1822. Artist: Jomard
Illustrations of frescoes from Byban el Molouk, Thebes, Egypt, 1822. Plate 83 from Vol II of Descriptions of Egypt

Murals from the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Plate 6 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia by Giovanni Battista Belzoni

Temple of Sobek and Horuss at Kom Ombo, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 2, by David Roberts

Sanctury of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Sanctuary of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

View from under the portico of the Temple at Denderah, Egypt, 19th century. Artist
View from under the portico of the Temple at Denderah, Egypt, 19th century. The Temple of Hathor at Dendera was probably built in the 1st century BC in the late Ptolemaic period

Temple of Edfu, ancient Apollinopolis, Upper Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Temple of Edfu, ancient Apollinopolis, Upper Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Horus, the temple at Edfu was built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period

Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Central avenue of the Great Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. Artist
Central avenue of the Great Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia Vol 1 by David Roberts

Removal of the gilt shrine from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922-1923. Archaeologist Howard Carter walks alongside the bearers

Unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist
Lord Carnavon (1866-1923) leading the party invited to the unofficial opening of the tomb. A keen egyptologist, Carnarvon was archaeologist Howard Carters financial backer in his excavations in

To Philae in a Felucca, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
To Philae in a Felucca, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

On the Dam Road, Assouan, 1908. Artist: Lance Thackeray
On the Dam Road, Assouan, 1908. From The Light Side of Egypt, 1908

Removing a chariot wheel from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter

Crowd outside Tutankhamuns tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Crowd of interested spectators waiting outside Tutankhamuns tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Lord Carnavons first visit to the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922
Lord Carnavons first visit to the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. Lord Carnavon (1866-1923) and a party in a motor car. Carnarvon was archaeologist Howard Carters financial backer in his

A party going down the steps to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Opening of the inner chamber of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 18th February 1923. Artist
Opening of the inner chamber of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 18th February 1923. Distinguished visitors taking refreshments near the tomb in the Valley of the Kings

The unofficial opening of the inner chamber of the tomb of Tutankhamun, Egypt, 1922. Dr A Gardiner and Professor Breasted

Lord Carnarvon with Egyptian officials, Luxor, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Lord Carnarvon with Egyptian officials, Luxor, Egypt, 1922. Chatting on the terrace of the Winter Palace Hotel. Left to right: Abd El Aziz Yahieh Bey

View of the antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun looking west, Vally of the Kings
Antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, November 1922. View of the antechamber looking west. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard

The dam across the Nile, the building of the Aswan Dam, Egypt, 1853

The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820-1822. Artist: Agostino Aglio
The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Interior view from the portico of the Grand Temple on the island of Philae, Egypt, 1822. Plate 18 from Vol 1 of Descriptions of Egypt by Le Pere, 1822

Mural from the Tombs of the Kings of Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Artist
Mural from the tombs of the Kings of Thebes, discovered by G Belzoni, 1820-1822. Italian eplorer and antiquity hunter Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823)

Detail of the Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, December 4th 1838 (1846). Artist
Detail of the Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, December 4th 1838 (1846). Two 70ft/21m stone statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) that stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

View through the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
View through the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, c1845. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

View from under the Portico of Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt, 1846. Plate 32 from Vol 1 of Egypt and Nubia by David Roberts

Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. View of the Temple of Abu Simbel, built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

The Colossi of Memnon, at Thebes, during the Inundation, Egypt, c1845. Artist
The Colossi of Memnon, at Thebes, during the Inundation, Egypt, c1845. Two 70ft/21m stone statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) that stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Artist
Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Distinguished visitors to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. The Queen of the Belgians (centre, leading)

Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings Artist: Harry Burton
Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, February 1923, The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Sifting the dust from the floor of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Sir Charles Cust (in soft hat), the Kings Equerry, with Mr Callender

Removing a tray of chariot parts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Archaeologists working at the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Moving the centre portion of one of the beds or couches from the tomb

Visitors to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. Left to right: Lady Beauchamp, Sir Edward Beauchamp and Mr BC Beauchamp

Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, February 1923 Artist
Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, February 1923, The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Outside the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Outside the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Lord Carnavon (1866-1923), his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert

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"Journey through Ancient Egypt: A Glimpse into the Mysteries of the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt. From the captivating antechamber of Tutankhamun's tomb to the intricate fragments of wall paintings in Nebamun's resting place, these artifacts offer a glimpse into a civilization that thrived centuries ago. Marvel at the breathtaking view from above as you gaze upon Philae Island and its majestic temples. Underwood & Underwood's artwork transports you to a bygone era, where gods were worshipped and rituals performed with utmost devotion. Witness Alexander the Great receiving blessings from Amun-Ra himself, depicted in an awe-inspiring relief found within Luxor's sacred temple. The presence of Cleopatra is also immortalized on Dendara's walls, alongside her son Caesarion, reminding us of their reign during turbulent times. Explore further into history as you enter Seti I's tomb nestled within Valley of Kings. Its grandeur speaks volumes about pharaohs' beliefs in afterlife and their desire for eternal preservation. Delve deeper into spirituality with soul-birds and mummies showcased in Ani's Book of Dead papyrus from Thebes. These ancient texts provide insights into Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and resurrection. Take a moment to appreciate everyday life as depicted by Nebamun’s fowling scene - an exquisite wall painting showcasing hunting activities amidst lush marshes. It offers a glimpse into how Egyptians enjoyed leisurely pursuits while maintaining harmony with nature. The divine connection between Rameses II and the Tree of Life comes alive at Karnak Temple, symbolizing his everlasting rule over Egypt. This monumental sculpture stands testament to his power and legacy etched throughout history. Finally, let Robert Murray transport you back to 1852-55 when he captured The Memnonium or Rameseion - an architectural marvel that stood the test of time.