The Ramesseum, the temple of Ramses II, at Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

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The Ramesseum, the temple of Ramses II, at Thebes, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

The Ramesseum, the temple of Ramses II, at Thebes, Egypt, 1905. The Pharaohs of the New Kingdom no longer built pyramids, but hewed out vast tombs in a valley behind yonder cliff, and here, to the east of those cliff tombs are the royal mortuary temples. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

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This print takes us back to the ancient city of Thebes in Egypt, circa 1905. The image showcases the majestic Ramesseum, a grand temple dedicated to Ramses II, one of the most renowned pharaohs of the New Kingdom era. Unlike their predecessors who built pyramids as tombs, Ramses II and his contemporaries carved vast burial chambers into a valley behind the towering cliff seen in the background. The temple itself stands proudly to the east of these cliff tombs, serving as a royal mortuary temple where rituals were performed for the deceased pharaohs. Despite its ruined state depicted here with scattered rubble and debris, it is evident that this architectural marvel was once adorned with statues and intricate carvings. Captured through stereoscopic photography by Underwood & Underwood for their series "Egypt Through the Stereoscope" this monochrome print offers a glimpse into Egypt's rich religious history and geographical features. It transports us to an era when religion played a central role in Egyptian society and monumental structures like these temples served as sacred spaces. With its attention to detail and composition, this photograph allows us to appreciate both the artistic beauty of ancient Egypt's architecture and gain insight into its cultural significance. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity while reminding us of our connection to civilizations long past.

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