Title:  Approach to The Temple of Wady Saboua, Nubia 
Louis Haghe (1806-1895), after David Roberts
 
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APPROACH TO THE TEMPLE OF WADY SABOUA, NUBIA  
Louis Haghe (1806-1895), after David Roberts 

Hand-colored lithograph from "Egypt, & Nubia" published
by F G Moon, London, between 1842 and 1849.  

A view of the temple at Wadi es-Sebua, in the ancient Egyptian region of Nubia. Wadi es-Sebua was the site of two ancient Egyptian temples, one built by Amenhotep III and restored by Ramesses the Great, and a larger temple built by Ramesses himself. The settlement was an important post on the Nubian caravan routes, and one of the residences for the viceroy of Kush. The sites Arabic name means 'Valley of the Lions,' given in reference to the avenue of sphinxes which lined the approach to Ramesses' temple. The temple of Ramesses was moved in the 1960s to preserve it from flooding by the extended Aswan Dam. In Roberts' view, a small group of locals are gathered on a massive stone slab. Behind them, the twin statues of the pharaoh flank the approach to the temple. The causeway is lined with sphinxes, leading towards the colossal entrance gateway of the temple.  

 Many of the sphinxes and other sculptures shown along the approach to the temple have since sadly been lost.

Condition:  Light time staining with foxing starting to emerge in places 
 
$450  
including quality custom framing with mirror
 
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