Nile Collection (page 57)

Landstat photo of Cairo & Nile delta
Landsat photograph of the city of Cairo and the Nile delta. The black thread of the river Nile can be seen surrounded by a thin strip of red vegetation which opens into the wide mouth of the delta

Europe at night. Satellite image of city lights at night, centred on Europe. North converges towards top. Bright areas mark dense urban populations, and the European coastline is clearly seen

Egypt, satellite image. North is at top. Egypt is the most northeastern country in Africa. It borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south and Israel and the Gaza Strip to the northeast (all shaded)

Sinai and Egypt seen from space shuttle STS-69
Egypt and Sinai from Space. Space shuttle view of Egypt and the Sinai peninsula, facing west. In the lower left is the Red Sea

Samuel Baker, British explorer
Samuel White Baker (1821-1893), British explorer. In 1861 Baker started on an expedition to find the source of the Nile. However, in early 1863 he met Speke and Grant

Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th century
Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th-century artwork. This is a British gunboat being handled by ropes as it negotiates rapids or cataracts on the Nile

Harvesting papyrus, Ancient Egypt
Harvesting papyrus in Ancient Egypt. This plant, a wetland sedge found along the Nile, can grow to heights of several metres

Nile flora and fauna, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Nile crocodile, 16th century artwork
Nile crocodile chasing a man, 16th century artwork. Nile crocodiles can reach a length of over six metres. They inhabit tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and Madagascar, near swamps

Nile scene near Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

NILE: WATER LILY. Purple water lily along the Nile River in Egypt. Photographed c1970

River Nile at Esna, Upper Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Esna, Upper Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

River Nile, Aswan, Upper Egypt, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Africa, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan. Feluccas sailing on the Nile River

Egypt, Aswan, Nile River, Felucca sailboats, Palm trees and the large sand dunes of the Sahara Desert in the background

AF, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan. River Nile, Feluccas Sailing

Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt at sunset

Panoramic: Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt at sunset

Beautiful sail boats riding along the famous Nile River in Cairo Egypt

Luxor Egypt, Passener on Luxor Ferry (NR)

Luxor Egypt, Feluccas on the Nile

Cairo Egypt, Along the Nile River

A Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) in water, Moremi Wildlife reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

Cooks Arrangements for Egypt and the Nile
A Nubian Egyptian man stands in the foreground, with a River Nile steamer in the background, on the cover of Cooks Arrangements for Egypt and the Nile

Egypt, the Nile and Palestine, 1928-1929 Season, showing a Nile Steamer (The Arabia) at Aswan, with Elephantine Island in the background

A village close to the Pyramids on the banks of the River Nile, near Cairo

Cavalry disembaring WWI
The Middlesex Yeomanry disembarking from the Nile transport at Alexandria during World War I

Temple at Philae, Egypt
The Pharoahs Pavilion at the Temple of Philae, Egypt. Many years prior to the forced relocation of this spectacular Ancient Egyptain site due to the rising water created by the building of the Aswan

Dhow or felucca on the River Nile, Egypt. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temples of Philae, being moved to prevent submersion, the Tutunkhamun Exhibition in London part-financed this operation. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Camels on the banks of the River Nile, Egypt
Camels on the banks of the River Nile, ready to take people out the Aga Khans Mausoleum. Photograph by Lionel Coates

River Nile, Egypt - view toward first cataract at Aswan
River Nile, looking towards first cataract at Aswan. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Kom-ombo, Egypt
Kom-ombo, looking back from the entrance, across the River Nile. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Aswan, Egypt
A panoramic view of Aswan, Egypt. The city stands on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract and is a busy market and tourist center. Its ancient name, Swenet, translates as trade

Tourist hassled by locals - Egypt
A cartoon postcard depicting the troubles encountered by tourists in Egypt, entitled The Battle of the Nile !

Egypt - Women on a boat trip
Six women in the rear section of a small ferry boat about to cast off with a sailor in a fine striped uniform and young boy

The Nag Hammadi Barrage (Dam) - Egypt
Outlets of the Flushing Culverts in the dock - 22nd July 1928. Photograph from an album commemorating the opening of the Nag Hammadi Barrage (dam) in 1930

The River Nile at Boulaque

Traditional Egyptian water wheel
A traditional ox-powered Egyptain water wheel, used to draw up water from the Nile for irrigation

Feluccas and Dhows, Egypt
Feluccas and Dhows of the River Nile, Egypt

Seasonal Greetings card (Christmas) from Egypt
Christmas Wishes from Egypt to a Dear Mother with a scene of the banks of the River Nile with boats (feluccas and dhows) moored up on the riverbank

Egypt - Cairo - Kasr-el-Nil Bridge
Egypt - Cairo - the Pont de Ghazirah (a bridge over the Nile) and a street scene in the city

Sudan - Upper Reaches of the Nile

Egypt - Cairo - Kasr-el-Nil Bridge and Girl
Egypt - Cairo - The entrance to the Pont de Ghazirah - a bridge over the Nile at Cairo built by a French Ironworks. When Egypt became British, the two statues of the (very English) lions were added

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"The Nile: A Journey Through Ancient Egypt and Beyond" Embark on a captivating journey along the majestic Nile, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations. As you unfold the map of Ancient Egypt, let your imagination soar back in time to an era where pharaohs ruled and pyramids stood tall. Sir Richard Francis Burton, a renowned explorer from the Victorian period, once ventured upon this legendary river. His tales of adventure still echo through history, reminding us of the wonders that await. Behold the breathtaking sight of pyramids lining the banks of the Nile, standing as testaments to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. These monumental structures have witnessed countless stories unfold over centuries. Cruise beneath Cairo's October 6th Bridge, feeling its vibrant energy pulsating through every wave. The Nile River flows gracefully through this bustling city, connecting it with its ancient roots while embracing modernity. Step aboard Cooks Nile Steamer and experience true luxury as you sail along this iconic waterway. The steamer becomes not just a vessel but a gateway to unraveling mysteries hidden within Egypt's heartland. The Nile is more than just a river; it is intertwined with Egypt's identity itself. Its waters have nurtured civilizations for millennia, providing sustenance and prosperity to those who call it home. For passengers on Cooks Steamers, each moment becomes an opportunity for discovery. Allow yourself to be enchanted by "En Pleine Folie" at Folies Bergere or lose yourself in awe at Abu Simbel's grandeur – both experiences that will leave indelible imprints on your soul. As you visit temples like Ramses III's magnificent creation adorned with Khepresh crowns or encounter Dinka warriors in South Sudan's Upper Nile region, immerse yourself in diverse cultures that thrive along these shores.