Heiroglyphic Collection

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. A man seated next to a statue of Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple. Stereograph, c1908

Columns in the Temple of Hathor, c. 1904-05 (b / w photo)
JHL358851 Columns in the Temple of Hathor, c.1904-05 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. A man seated next to a statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple. Undated hand-colored photograph

EGYPT: MEDINET HABU. A young man looking through a hole in a wall covered with inscriptions at Medinet Habu, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: ABU SIMBEL TEMPLE. The small temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, dedicated to the goddess, Hathor, built 13th century B.C. Photograph, late 19th century

Napoleonic cut-out design Valentine heiroglyphs
Design for heiroglyphic illustrations from French magazine editor Emilie Berrins 1801 pattern book Secretair der Liebe intended to be cut out and used to decorate the home or objects

Napoleonic cut-out design decoration: Valentine
Design for heiroglyphic illustrations from French magazine editor Emilie Berrins 1801 pattern book Secretair der Liebe intended to be cut out and used to decorate the home or objects

Napoleonic cut-out design decoration: love knot
Design for heiroglyphic illustrations from French magazine editor Emilie Berrins 1801 pattern book Secretair der Liebe intended to be cut out and used to decorate the home or objects

Napoleonic cut-out design decoration: heiroglyph
Design for heiroglyphic illustrations from French magazine editor Emilie Berrins 1801 pattern book Secretair der Liebe intended to be cut out and used to decorate the home or objects. Date: 1808

EGYPT: AMENHOTEP II. Mummy of the 18th Dynasty Egyptian King Amenhotep II, 15th century B.C

EGYPT: ISLAND OF PHILAE. Ruins of columns and the a pylon of the Temple of Isis, built in the 4th century B.C. on the island of Philae in the Nile River, Egypt. Photograph by Felix Teynard, 1851

EGYPT: ABU SIMBEL. Carved colossal statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari at one of the temples at Abu Simbel, Egypt, c1200 B.C. Photograph by Felix Teynard, c1855

EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE. Ancient obelisk and pylons of the temple at Luxor, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

EGYPT: HIEROGLYPHICS. Hieroglyphics on a pylon in Karnak, Egypt. Photograph, late 19th century

MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST. Spanish soldier on horseback, with other Spanish figures and Aztec symbols. Drawing from the Codex Telleriano-Remensis, c1540

MEXICO: SPANISH AND AZTECS. Aztecs fighting Spanish soldiers. Drawing from the Codex Telleriano-Remensis, c1540

MEXICO: SPANISH CONQUEST. An Aztec defending an island against a Spanish conquistador (left), while above a Spanish priest baptizes an infant. Drawing from the Codex Telleriano-Remensis, c1540

MEXICO: MIXTECS. Codex drawing of the Mixtec culture of southern Mexico, c14th or 15th century

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1908. A 15 year-old trapper boy, at a coal mine in West Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Hine, September, 1908

Nurse presents a newborn child to the goddess mother. After Egyptian fresco in Temple of Dendera
EGYPTIAN FRESCO. Nurse presents a newborn child to the goddess mother. After Egyptian fresco in Temple of Dendera

EGYPT: ROSETTA STONE. Display table for the Rosetta Stone, inscribed c196 B. C. Line engraving, 19th century
EGYPT: ROSETTA STONE. Display table for the Rosetta Stone, inscribed c196 B.C. Line engraving, 19th century

GUATEMALA: MAYAN VASE. Mayan vase, c900 A. D. from the ruins of Uaxactun, in present-day Pet n, Guatemala
GUATEMALA: MAYAN VASE. Mayan vase, c900 A.D. from the ruins of Uaxactun, in present-day Pet© n, Guatemala

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Hieroglyphics: From Ancient Temples to Romantic Valentines" Step back in time as we explore the fascinating world of hieroglyphics. In a captivating black and white photo, columns in the Temple of Hathor transport us to ancient Egypt, where these intricate symbols adorned sacred structures. But hieroglyphics didn't just belong to temples; they found their way into unexpected places too. Napoleonic cut-out designs featured Valentine-themed hieroglyphs, showcasing how this ancient script even influenced romantic gestures. Delicate love knots intricately carved with heiroglyphic patterns served as decorative elements during the Napoleonic era, reminding us that love has always been a universal language. Moving from romance to reverence, an awe-inspiring statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II at Luxor Temple reminds us of the power and grandeur associated with Egyptian royalty. The young man peering through a hole covered in wall inscriptions at Medinet Habu transports us further into this mystical world. Abu Simbel Temple unveils its secrets through its small temple dedicated to goddesses and colossal statues depicting Pharaoh Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. These monumental carvings showcase not only artistic mastery but also serve as historical records etched in stone. The mummy of Amenhotep II takes us deep into history's embrace, revealing the preserved remains of an 18th Dynasty Egyptian King who once ruled over these lands. Bas-reliefs and hieroglyphics adorning walls at Abydos offer glimpses into religious rituals and stories passed down through generations. Each symbol tells a tale waiting patiently for decipherment by modern-day scholars. Finally, on Philae Island, ruins stand testament to the once majestic Temple of Isis. Amongst fallen columns lies evidence of communication between mortals and gods etched onto stone surfaces - messages meant for eternity.