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PYRAMIDS AT GIZA, 1882. The pyramids at Giza, Egypt, during an inundation of the Nile River. Wood engraving, English, 1882

INFANT MOSES ON NILE. The child Moses on the Nile in his ark of bulrushes (Exodus 2: 3). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

BATTLE OF THE NILE, 1798. The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798. Wood engraving, 19th century

BATTLE OF THE NILE. Plan of the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798. Wood engraving, 19th century

FINDING OF MOSES. The finding of Moses by pharoahs daughters (Exodus 2: 6). Color wood engraving after Gustave Dor
FINDING OF MOSES. The finding of Moses by pharoahs daughters (Exodus 2:6). Color wood engraving after Gustave Dor

PYRAMIDS AT GIZA, 1882. The pyramids at Giza, Egypt, during an inundation of the Nile River. Wood engraving, English, 1882

Cruise on the River Nile between Luxor and Aswan with Dahabieh type of boat, the Lazuli, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Khartoum - The Blue Nile looking West
Khartoum, Sudan - The Blue Nile looking West Date: circa 1910s

Moses. Print showing Moses as an infant floating in a basket on a river. Date c1887 August 20

Sailboat on the Nile, Cairo, Egypt. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Egypt - British Soldier escorting an old blind Arab man
British Soldier escorting an old blind Arab man off a Nile Steamer, possibly at Port Said? Date: circa 1910s

Egypt or A daughter of the Nile. Date c1887

Market on the Nile, Cairo, Egypt
Christmas postcard depicting a scene at the Market on the Nile, Cairo, Egypt, with people, a camel, and sailing boats on the water. Date: early 20th century

Water carriers with water from the Nile, Egypt
Egyptian water carriers with water from the River Nile, ready to sell to anyone who needs it. Date: early 20th century

Shilluk Tribesmen
Three Shilluk Tribesmen standing in front of the framework for a round house. Date: circa 1910s

A Dinka Man - Sudan, Upper Nile Date: circa 1910s

Thomas Cook cruisers - Luxor, Egypt
Nile river cruisers of the Thomas Cook Co. moored alongside the Winter Palace Hotel at Luxor, Egypt. Date: circa 1908

Crocodile Shooting Party - Sudan
How many Sudanese marksmen does it take to shoot a crocodile.... Date: circa 1910s

Filtering drinking water - Cairo, Egypt. An egyptian man has collected water from the River Nile in his animal skin container and now transfers this water to a large terracotta pot

Boats on the Nile at dusk - Cairo, Egypt
Dahabiya boats morred on the banks of the River Nile in Egypt. The view in the beautiful light as the sun begins to set on the still mirror water. Date: circa 1930

Governors Boat on the Blue Nile
The Governors Boat - The Elfin - on the Blue Nile in Sudan Date: 1910s

Palm Trees and the White Nile at Tewfekieh, Sudan Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - The Market at Kosti, White Nile
Sudan - The Market ( Suk ) at Kosti, White Nile Date: circa 1910s

Aswan Low Dam and Reservoir
The Aswan Low Dam and Reservoir (Old Aswan Dam). The dam is a gravity masonry buttress dam on the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt. Date: circa 1924

Sudan - Barbers Shop at Kosti, White Nile Date: circa 1910s

Allied soldiers awaiting orders, Egypt, WW1
Allied soldiers awaiting orders for the defence of the Nile, Egypt, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Camel convoy at Shellal, Egypt, WW1
A camel convoy at Shellal, a village on the Nile, south of Aswan, Egypt, during the First World War. Date: 1918

Greek fire used by Saracens, 1248
Greek fire used by Saracens against Crusaders when crossing a branch of the Nile, 1248

Cairo, Egypt, with camels and driver
Grand Cairo with its Citadel under Mount Mokattam. The city is in the background with two camels and their driver in the foreground. 1803

Nautical Barber
A barber gives his client a haircut on board a boat on the White Nile, Sudan, North Africa. Date: early 1930s

Nile Paddle Steamer
Stern-wheeler paddle steamer for use on the Nile, built in England by the Yarrow company. Date: 1886

THE PYRAMIDS AT GIZA, EGYPT seen from a canal

The Nile & Pyramids at Giza. Egypt

Dahabiya passenger boat cruising on river, River Nile, Luxor, Egypt, january

Crops growing in irrigated field at edge of desert, near Kom Lolah, West Bank, Egypt, january

EGYPT: NILE SCENE. Sunset over the Nile River in Nubia, Egypt. Photographed c1970

EGYPT: FELUCCAS ON THE NILE. Photographed c1974

Gemini 12 image of the jetstream over the
Jetstream. Gemini 12 photograph of the jetstream high over the Sahara Desert in Egypt. The desert is in the foreground, and is cut across by the River Nile

The Nile, 2nd century Roman carving
Roman carving. A second century AD, Roman representation of the Nile, Egypt, showing crocodiles (bottom right and centre left), ducks (bottom right), and flamingos (on the roofs of houses, top)

Nile delta & Sinai peninsula as seen from Shuttle
Shuttle Columbia image (mission STS-52) centred on the Sinai peninsula. It has a triangular shape and extends from centre with its tip at bottom right

Landstat photo of Cairo & Nile delta
Landsat photograph of the city of Cairo and the Nile delta. The black thread of the river Nile can be seen surrounded by a thin strip of red vegetation which opens into the wide mouth of the delta

Europe at night. Satellite image of city lights at night, centred on Europe. North converges towards top. Bright areas mark dense urban populations, and the European coastline is clearly seen

Egypt, satellite image. North is at top. Egypt is the most northeastern country in Africa. It borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south and Israel and the Gaza Strip to the northeast (all shaded)

Sinai and Egypt seen from space shuttle STS-69
Egypt and Sinai from Space. Space shuttle view of Egypt and the Sinai peninsula, facing west. In the lower left is the Red Sea

Samuel Baker, British explorer
Samuel White Baker (1821-1893), British explorer. In 1861 Baker started on an expedition to find the source of the Nile. However, in early 1863 he met Speke and Grant

Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th century
Gunboat on Nile rapids, 19th-century artwork. This is a British gunboat being handled by ropes as it negotiates rapids or cataracts on the Nile

Harvesting papyrus, Ancient Egypt
Harvesting papyrus in Ancient Egypt. This plant, a wetland sedge found along the Nile, can grow to heights of several metres

Nile flora and fauna, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

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"The Nile: A Journey Through Ancient Egypt and Beyond" Embark on a captivating journey along the majestic Nile, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations. As you unfold the map of Ancient Egypt, let your imagination soar back in time to an era where pharaohs ruled and pyramids stood tall. Sir Richard Francis Burton, a renowned explorer from the Victorian period, once ventured upon this legendary river. His tales of adventure still echo through history, reminding us of the wonders that await. Behold the breathtaking sight of pyramids lining the banks of the Nile, standing as testaments to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. These monumental structures have witnessed countless stories unfold over centuries. Cruise beneath Cairo's October 6th Bridge, feeling its vibrant energy pulsating through every wave. The Nile River flows gracefully through this bustling city, connecting it with its ancient roots while embracing modernity. Step aboard Cooks Nile Steamer and experience true luxury as you sail along this iconic waterway. The steamer becomes not just a vessel but a gateway to unraveling mysteries hidden within Egypt's heartland. The Nile is more than just a river; it is intertwined with Egypt's identity itself. Its waters have nurtured civilizations for millennia, providing sustenance and prosperity to those who call it home. For passengers on Cooks Steamers, each moment becomes an opportunity for discovery. Allow yourself to be enchanted by "En Pleine Folie" at Folies Bergere or lose yourself in awe at Abu Simbel's grandeur – both experiences that will leave indelible imprints on your soul. As you visit temples like Ramses III's magnificent creation adorned with Khepresh crowns or encounter Dinka warriors in South Sudan's Upper Nile region, immerse yourself in diverse cultures that thrive along these shores.