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The Nilometer
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A measuring bar in the water of the Nile, showing the elevation of the river flow.
The Pillars of Ordeal
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A man squeezes between two large pillars as a crowd watches; according to legend, "only true believers can squeeze through between the two shafts.
Mosque of the Holy Ibraheem at Desook
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A group of men sitting in front of a mosque.
Ruins of Sais
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
Heavily-worn ruins in the desert.
Catacombs in Alexandria
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A ruined catacomb, with rubble strewn across the floor and light coming in from above.
Public Drinking Fountain
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A man and woman stopping at a public drinking fountain, consisting of a spigot jutting out of the wall.
Tomb of the Apis
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A team of men exploring a darkened tomb.
House of Mariette Pacha at Sakkarah
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A long, low building in the middle of the desert.
A Dyke in the Delta at the Time of the Inundation
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A group of people standing on top of a levee between two flooded areas.
Modern Lighthouse at Alexandria
(Electronic version published by Rice University, Houston, Tx, 1878)
A lighthouse on the shore of Alexandria.
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