The image shows the ruins of the Nubian temple of Maharraqa, still in its original location, with a local sitting on some temple blocks

A. Beato, 1870 - 1888

The image shows the ruins of the Nubian temple of Maharraqa, still in its original location, with a local sitting on some temple blocks. The author's signature is at the bottom left. · description from the collection

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Artist: A. Beato ¹
Date: 1870 - 1888 ¹
Medium: Albumen paper/Positive ¹
License: CC0 (Museo Egizio, Archivio fotografico)
Credit: Archivio Museo Egizio, INV13_009

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Nubian people posing for a photo, presumably warriors or hunters. Some are holding spears and swords, and a younger man holds a shield. The author’s signature, which is barely visible, is in the bottom left-hand corner.

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