Assiut Collection

Assiut: Ancient Funeral Processions and Modern Engineering Wonders on the Nile Assiut, an ancient Egyptian city located south of Cairo

Assiut Collection: Funerary model of marching armed soldiers, from the Tomb of Prince Mesehti, Assyut

Funerary model of marching armed soldiers, from the Tomb of Prince Mesehti, Assyut
XIR63400 Funerary model of marching armed soldiers, from the Tomb of Prince Mesehti, Assyut, Middle Kingdom, c.2000 BC (painted wood) by Egyptian 11th Dynasty (2061-2010 BC); height

Assiut Barrage
Assiut or Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt: general view upstream showing the lock. Date: 1902

Assiut Collection: Constructing the Assiut Barrage

Constructing the Assiut Barrage
Foundations and masonry in the process of construction during the building of the Assiut or Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt, about 350 miles downstream of the original Aswan Dam

Assiut Collection: Assiut Barrage on the Nile

Assiut Barrage on the Nile
Constructing the Assiut of Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt, about 350 miles downstream of the Aswan Dam. The dam was built in order to divert the waters of the Nile into Egypts largest

Assiut Collection: Asyut on the Nile, 1873 (oil on canvas)

Asyut on the Nile, 1873 (oil on canvas)
XKH226788 Asyut on the Nile, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Herbert, John Rogers (1810-90); 56x107 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

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Assiut: Ancient Funeral Processions and Modern Engineering Wonders on the Nile Assiut, an ancient Egyptian city located south of Cairo, is steeped in history and natural beauty. Once the capital of Upper Egypt, Assiut's rich past is reflected in its numerous archaeological sites, such as the Funerary model of marching armed soldiers from the Tomb of Prince Mesehti. Fast forward to the present day, and Assiut is home to modern marvels like the Assiut Barrage. Constructed in the early 20th century, this dam on the Nile River plays a crucial role in irrigation and flood control, ensuring the fertility of the land and the livelihoods of its people. The Assiut Barrage on the Nile is a sight to behold, with its imposing structure and tranquil waters reflecting the sun's rays. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the enduring bond between Egypt and the Nile. Artists have captured the essence on canvas, such as in the oil painting "Asyut on the Nile" from 1873, which depicts the city's timeless beauty and serene riverfront. From ancient funerary models to modern engineering wonders, Assiut continues to be a captivating destination, where history and the present converge on the banks of the Nile.