Images Dated 26th November 2003

Burchells zebra with foal

Burchell's zebra (Equus burchelli) mother and foal at a watering hole. Zebra are wild horses that live on the vast open plains of eastern Africa. Burchell's zebra is also called the plains zebra. It lives in herds of several hundred individuals and each herd's territory may cover several square kilometres. The zebra has a gestation period of around one year, and the foal stays with its mother's herd. It is an important prey animal for large carnivores such as lions, but can run fast for long distances, and can put up a powerful fight if they are caught. Photographed in Mkhuzi, South Africa

© PETER CHADWICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Children of Ramses II carrying flowers. Relief. Luxor temple

EGYPTIAN ART. Relief of the religious procession of the great bulls, to commemorate the opening of the great pylon of Luxor built by Ramses II. Open the procession the children of Ramses II carrying flowers. Southwest wall. FIRST COURTYARD OF RAMSES II. LUXOR TEMPLE. 19th Dynasty. (1320-1200 BC). New Kingdom. Egypt

© Thaliastock / Mary Evans

Maat, goddess of wisdom, justice and truth

Maat, goddess of wisdom, justice and truth. Royal protocol of Nebmaatre or Amenhotep III, Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty. New Empire. Luxot temple. Egypt

© Thaliastock / Mary Evans

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