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grotto temple of Abu Simbel, seen from the Nile, Egypt', 1905. '(The temple) was wrought by Ramses II, the author of the most colossal works in Egypt. The statues all represent himself, and are excellent portraits. Beside them are smaller figures of various members of his family.' Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted.

https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/978502/view/grotto-temple-of-abu-simbel-seen-from-the-nile-egypt-1905

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#بلادي_الجميلة 💕 #مصر ♥ old nubian village as appeared before October, 1963.......the date those beautiful villages with their unique architecture, we're submerged by the waters of the nile & disappeared for good.....to build the high dam....that photo was taken by National geographic, april1963.....nostalgia photo from http://www.intimeofflood.com/#!old-nubia/c1eyu

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