cover image: On the island of Elephantinê. A large number of potsherds, inscribed with interesting Coptic and Demotic temple records, are constantly picked up on the island by the natives, who drive a profitable trade in these valuable archives.

On the island of Elephantinê. A large number of potsherds, inscribed with interesting Coptic and Demotic temple records, are constantly picked up on the island by the natives, who drive a profitable trade in these valuable archives.

1881

egypt palms nile river sailboats elephantine elephantine (egypt)

Authors

Fenn, Harry (1838-1911)

Collection
Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt
Format
Prints Illustrations
Pages
19 x 16 cm
Place Discussed
Egypt Nile River Elephantine (Egypt) Elephantine
Provider
The New York Public Library
Published in
Egypt
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Source
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