Asyut Collection

Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50

Byzantine Gold treasure from Assiut or Antinoe, Egypt, 600. The Asyut Treasure is the name of an important Byzantine hoard of jewellery found near the city of Asyut, central Egypt

Necropole de l Ancienne Lycopolis, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Necropole de l Ancienne Lycopolis, Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 12 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

The desert near Siout (engraving)
FEH328970 The desert near Siout (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

Money-changer at Siout (engraving)
FEH328967 Money-changer at Siout (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from The Land of the Pharaohs: Egypt and Sinai by the Rev)

Yuny and His Wife Renenutet, c. 1280 BC (painted limestone)
3525807 Yuny and His Wife Renenutet, c.1280 BC (painted limestone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); 84.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Upper Egypt)

Assiout, Upper Egypt (engraving)
1622874 Assiout, Upper Egypt (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assiout, Upper Egypt)

Siout, Egypt, 1874. Creator: Sanford Robinson Gifford
Siout, Egypt, 1874

Syout, Constructions Modernes - le Divan, etc. 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Syout, Caravanserail en Ruines, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Syout (Lycopolis), Statue Appartenant au Docteaur Cuny, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Syout, Pont Sur le Grand Canal, 1851-52, printed 1853-54. Creator: Felix Teynard
Syout, Pont Sur le Grand Canal, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Vue du Divan et du Palais du Gouverneur, a Syout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Divan et du Palais du Gouverneur, a Syout, 1849-50

Vue de Syout - Palais du Pacha, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de Syout - Palais du Pacha, 1850

Vue generale du Cimetiere de Siout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue generale du Cimetiere de Siout, 1849-50

Ancienne Necropole de Lycopolis, a Syout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ancienne Necropole de Lycopolis, a Syout, 1849-50

Marketplace, Asyut, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Marketplace, Asyut, Egypt, 1898. Marktplatz, Siut. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers. [Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart, 1898]

Mural paintings in the ruins of the Monastery of St Apollo at Bawit, Egypt, (1928). 1st Half of 7th Century A.D...gazelle hunt in a forest...on the W. wall of chapel No. 37. After Jean Cledat

Temple of Hermopolis and Egyptian Tombs of Lycopolis, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Temple of Hermopolis and Egyptian Tombs of Lycopolis, 1802. Ancient Egyptian sites at El-Ashmunein (top) and Asyut. A plate from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute d Egypte, 1802

Manfaloot, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Wilkinson
Manfaloot, Egypt, 19th century. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Asyut View Mountain 1870s -1880 Antonio Beato
Asyut, View from the Mountain, c. 1870s -1880. Antonio Beato (British, c. 1825-1903). Albumen print from wet collodion negative; image: 20.1 x 25.9 cm (7 15/16 x 10 3/16 in.); matted

Tomb Relief Chief Physician Amenhotep Family
Tomb Relief of the Chief Physician Amenhotep and Family, c. 1279-1257 BC. Egypt, Asyut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 19, reign of Ramesses II, 1279-1213 BC

Egyptians ostraca
Egyptians ceramic ostraca in demotic script with references to the mummification and burial. Ptolemaic era. Middle Demotic period. 400-30 BC. From Thebes and Asyut. British Museum. London

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

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 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

Beni Hasan (also written as Bani Hasan, or also Beni-Hassan) is an Ancient Egyptian cemetery site

around 1950 BC (12 th Dynastic) Cemetery of Asyut Painted wood

Figurine of a naked woman with broken thumbs, found wrapped in a linen cloth in a tomb at Asyut, Egypt
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Figurine of a naked woman with broken thumbs, found wrapped in a linen cloth in a tomb at Asyut, Egypt

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"Discovering the Rich History and Beauty of Asyut, Egypt" Step into the enchanting world of Asyut, a city steeped in history and adorned with treasures from ancient civilizations. From the captivating Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout captured by Maxime du Camp in 1849-50 to the Byzantine Gold treasure found in Assiut or Antinoe dating back to 600 AD, this city is a true archaeological gem. Explore the Necropole de l Ancienne Lycopolis in Haute-Egypte through stunning prints from 1852, offering a glimpse into the sacred resting place of past generations. The desert near Siout reveals its mysterious allure through intricate engravings that transport you to another time. Witness daily life unfold as you observe a money-changer at Siout skillfully navigating his trade, while Midday prayers echo through Asyut's streets depicted in lithographs. Marvel at Yuny and His Wife Renenutet painted on limestone around 1280 BC, showcasing ancient artistic mastery that still captivates today. Immerse yourself further into Asyut's charm with Sanford Robinson Gifford's mesmerizing depiction of the city in 1874. Modern constructions such as le Divan stand alongside ruins like Caravanserail en Ruines - testaments to both progress and preservation. Finally, Syout (Lycopolis) unveils its secrets with an intriguing statue belonging to Dr. Cuny showcased through prints from 1853-54. Each hint unravels layers upon layers of history waiting to be discovered within this remarkable Egyptian city. As you wander through Asyut's streets and absorb its rich heritage, let yourself be transported back in time – where tales are whispered by ancient tombs and echoes of civilization resonate throughout every corner.