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An archaeologist uses a long brush to gently sweep the dust away from an ancient stone in Qift, Egypt.
An archaeologist uses a long brush to gently sweep the dust away from an ancient stone in Qift, Egypt.
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Rubble surrounds the ruinous entrances of emerald mines and excavation sites in Sikait, Egypt.
Rubble surrounds the ruinous entrances of emerald mines and excavation sites in Sikait, Egypt.
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Rubble litters the excavation site and entrances of the Sikait emerald mines in Egypt.
Rubble litters the excavation site and entrances of the Sikait emerald mines in Egypt.
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The statue of a pharaoh stands against a green wall.
The statue of a pharaoh stands against a green wall.
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Sand surrounds the ancient Saqqara Pyramid in Egypt.
Sand surrounds the ancient Saqqara Pyramid in Egypt.
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Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt with Hieroglyphs and Sculptures visible. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt with Hieroglyphs and Sculptures visible. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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An archaeologist examines pieces of graffito tablets in Berenike, Egypt.
An archaeologist examines pieces of graffito tablets in Berenike, Egypt.
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Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt with Hieroglyphs and Sculptures visible. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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Avenue of Ram Headed Sphinxes from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Hypostyle Hall from Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt with Hieroglyphs and Sculptures visible. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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The statue of an Egyptian pharaoh sits on a stone throne in Luxor.
The statue of an Egyptian pharaoh sits on a stone throne in Luxor.
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An archaeologist examines shards of pottery and tablets in Berenike, Egypt.
An archaeologist examines shards of pottery and tablets in Berenike, Egypt.
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An archaeologist takes photos at an ancient quarry in Wadi Hammamat.
An archaeologist takes photos at an ancient quarry in Wadi Hammamat.
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Great Sphinx in front of Pyramids of Giza, Cairo Egypt
Great Sphinx in front of Pyramids of Giza. Shot in 2015 in 1080P.
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An archaeologist gently brushes dust from an inscribed tablet in Qift, Egypt.
An archaeologist gently brushes dust from an inscribed tablet in Qift, Egypt.
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An archaeologist fits two pieces of a carved tablet together in Berenike, Egypt.
An archaeologist fits two pieces of a carved tablet together in Berenike, Egypt.
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A ruined building remains in the ancient settlement of Shenshef, Egypt.
A ruined building remains in the ancient settlement of Shenshef, Egypt.
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An archaeologist explores the ruins of Berenike, Egypt.
An archaeologist explores the ruins of Berenike, Egypt.
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ancient columns and ruins
ancient columns and ruins on the background of the sea and sailing
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An archaeologist gently brushes dust away from a inscribed stone in Qift, Egypt.
An archaeologist gently brushes dust away from a inscribed stone in Qift, Egypt.
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An archaeologist examines broken pieces of pottery and other artifacts.
An archaeologist examines broken pieces of pottery and other artifacts.
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Qasr al-Azraq is one of the desert castles, located on the outskirts of present-day Azraq, roughly 100 km (62 mi) east of Amman.
The desert castles consist of a number of minor castles and fortresses scattered over the desert in eastern Jordan, situated east of the capital Amman. The castles represent some of the most impressive examples of early Islamic art and...
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Qasr Amra is the best-known of the desert castles located in present-day eastern Jordan.
It was built early in the 8th century, sometime between 723 and 743, by Walid Ibn Yazid, the future Umayyad caliph Walid II, whose dominance of the region was rising at the time. It is considered one of the most important examples of...