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    Pyraminds of Gizeh

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    Author
    Underwood & Underwood
    Date
    The date given for this map is the publication date of the book from which it is taken.
    Abstract
    A line map of the Pyramids of Gizeh, with topographical markings, places of interest marked in orange, and a chart comparing the heights of the pyramids to that of other monuments.
    Description
    Egypt Tour, Map No.5; a. Viceregal Kiosque, b. N.W. Corner-stone of the Great Pyramid, c. Mastaba of Plah-bew-nofer, d. Small natural cleft in the rock, through which visitors descend to the Second Pyramid, e. Qaurry with hierogl. Inscription above., f. Hierogl. Inscription on the wal and Rock Tombs, g. Rock Tomb with palm-ceiling, h. Tomb of the Rebehne 5th Dynasty, i. Tomb of Psammetikh., k. Tomb of Wer-khewew, 5th Dynasty, l. Pyramid of the Daughter of Cheops (according to Herodotus)., m. Supposed Mortar-pits., n. Tomb of Numbers., o. Sanctuary of Isis.
    Citation
    Underwood & Underwood. "Pyraminds of Gizeh." (1905) Rice University: https://hdl.handle.net/1911/9404.
    Keyword
    Al Jīzah (Egypt) -- Maps.; Historical Map
    Publisher
    Rice University
    Related Work(s)
    Forms part of the Travelers in the Middle East Archive (TIMEA)
    Related Work(s)
    Research module: Places in Egypt, https://hdl.handle.net/1911/109669
    Related Work(s)
    From: Breasted, James Henry. "Egypt Through the Stereoscope" (Underwood & Underwood: New York, 1905): 09.
    The complete text of "Egypt Through the Stereoscope: A Journey Through the Land of the Pharoahs" is avaiable on the TIMEA site at http://hdl.handle.net/1911/9166
    Citable link to this page
    https://hdl.handle.net/1911/9404
    Rights
    This material is in the public domain and may be freely used.
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