Clipart illustrations of several examples of Egyptian architecture, including structures and styles commonly seen and used in Egyptian construction.
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Great Hall of Columns at Karnak
An illustration of the Great Hall of Columns at Karnak.... |
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Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza, also called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, and Pyramid of Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cair... |
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Great Pyramid of Giza, Cross Section
The Great Pyramid of Giza, also called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu, and Pyramid of Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cair... |
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Great Pyramid of Giza, Grand Gallery Section
The Grand Gallery features a corbel haloed design and several cut "sockets" spaced at regular intervals along the length of each side of its raised base with a "trench" running alo... |
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Great Pyramid of Giza, King's Chamber
The King's Chamber is lined with red granite brought from Aswan 935 km (580 miles) to the south, of which the blocks used for the roof are estimated to weigh 50 to 80 tons. Egyptologists believe they ... |
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Great Pyramid Section
An section illustration of the Great Pyramid.... |
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Great Pyramid, Section of
A: King's Chamber;
B: Queen's Chamber;
C: Chamber Cut in Rock.... |
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Great Pyramid, Vertical section of
"Vertical Section of the Great pyramid, looking West showing
A. Entrance passage.
B. A later opening.
D. First ascending passage.
E. Horizontal Passage.
F. Queen's chamber.
G G. Grand ga... |
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Hall of Columns
"Section through Hall of Columns, Karnak. a, Clerestory window." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910... |
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Hall, Columned
Columned Hall of the Temple of Karnak... |
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Horseshoe Arch
"Pointed horseshoe arches, found in the mosque of Tulun, Cairo, 9th century." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910... |
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Kaid Bey Mosque
"Exterior view of Kaid Bey Mosque, Cairo." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893... |
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Kaid Bey Mosque
"Interior view of Kaid Bey Mosque, Cairo." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893... |
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Kait Bey Mosque
"Exterior of Kait Bey Mosque, Cairo." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910... |
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Karnak
Karnak is a vast grouping of ruined temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings located mear Luxor, Egypt. Built over 1300 years ago, it consists of large columns arranged in rows.... |
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Karnak Capital
Campaniform capital at Karnak.... |
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Karnak Temple
The Karnak temple complex, universally known only as Karnak, describes a vast conglomeration of ruined temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings. It is located near Luxor in Egypt. This was ancient... |
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Karnak, Temple of
"Karnak is a village in Egypt built on the site of Thebes, on the bank of the Nile, and renowned for its magnificent architectural antiquities. The principal one of these is the Great Temple, 1,200 fe... |
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King's Chamber, Section of
At the end of the lengthy series of entrance ways leading into the interior is the structure's main chamber, the King's Chamber. This chamber was originally 10 × 20 × 11.2 cubits, or about... |
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Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the River Nile in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BC. Known in the Egyptian ... |
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Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the River Nile in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BC. Known in the Egyptian ... |
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Mosque
"Court of the Mosque of Tulun, Cairo." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910... |
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Moulding of the Walls between the Columns at the Great Temple at Philae, Profile
The columns form three or four rows, the rows which face the court being closed in by walls of about half the height of the columns, and with the upper part crowned in the manner shown here. Molding, ... |
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Mural Decoration with Heiroglyphics from the Great Temple at Philae
Another element in Egyptian monuments which is worthy of study is the hieroglyphics, which mean, literally, sacred sculptures, and that not only because he condition and direction of architecture are ... |
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Obelisk
Obelisk of Heliopolis... |