The Propylon of the Temple of Luxor
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894
A view of the first pylon leading into the temple at Luxor (Thebes) looking south. A pair of partially exposed statues depicting Ramesses II flank the entrance. Reliefs are carved into the walls of the pylon depicting Ramesses II in battle. Through the gap in the pylon, the minaret of the Abu Haggag Mosque which was established in 640 in a part of the temple previously converted into a Roman church in 395.
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P_300000455181_P019
System of Record ID
300000455181
Title
The Propylon of the Temple of Luxor
Alternative Title
Plate 10: The Propylon of the Temple of Luxor
Date Created
March 18, 1862
Date Issued or Published
1862 – 1869
Description
A view of the first pylon leading into the temple at Luxor (Thebes) looking south. A pair of partially exposed statues depicting Ramesses II flank the entrance. Reliefs are carved into the walls of the pylon depicting Ramesses II in battle. Through the gap in the pylon, the minaret of the Abu Haggag Mosque which was established in 640 in a part of the temple previously converted into a Roman church in 395.
Creator
Publisher
Place of Publication
London (England)
Primary Language
English
Subject - Topic/Names
Subject - Geographic
Subject - Time Period
Extent/Dimensions
9.4 x 12.5 cm (approx.)
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
photographs
albumen prints
Local Call Number
186- BEDF
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1862
