1864 Wood Engraving Philae Temple Complex Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics XGIB9 GH2 The obelisk was left behind

The obelisk was left behind due to an error that caused the visible fracture in the piece

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1864 Wood Engraving Philae Temple Complex Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics XGIB9 GH2 The obelisk was left behindThis is an original 1864 black and white in text wood engraving of the inner court of the temple complex on the island of Philae in Egypt. Philae is now located in Lake Nasser, Nubia. It was the previous site of an Ancient Egyptian temple complex that was dismantled and relocated to a new site. It had to be moved due to the Aswan Dam project. CONDITION This 147+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No