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Sepia albumen print by Hippolyte Arnoux showing Egyptian men with camels in the desert, reflecting 19th-century orientalism.

Egypt – 1880

In 1880, Egypt was formally part of the Ottoman Empire but was largely under European influence. Britain and France played major roles in Egyptian politics because of the country’s ...
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Egypt - 1880

Egypt – 1880

The economy of Egypt in 1880 depended heavily on agriculture, especially cotton exports. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 made Egypt a key route for international trade. ...
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Vintage photo of the Great Sphinx of Giza buried in sand with camel riders in the foreground, by Hippolyte Arnoux, circa 1880.

Egypt – 1880

Egyptian society at that time mixed ancient traditions with modern influences. Cairo and Alexandria were lively cities with markets, mosques, and schools, but also growing European communities. Education and ...
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1851 illustrated map of Egypt and Arabia Petraea featuring decorative vignettes of Alexandria, Cairo, and the Great Sphinx.

Egypt and Arabia petræa – 1851

Victorian Cartography of the Nile Valley and Sinai Published in 1851 by John Tallis, this beautifully engraved antique map delineates the territories of Lower, Central, and Upper Egypt alongside ...
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Vintage nineteenth-century map detailing Northeast Africa, including Egypt, Abyssinia, Eastern Soudan, and a Suez Canal inset.

Egypt, Arabia Petræa and Abyssinia

Cartography of Northeast Africa and the Red Sea This vintage nineteenth-century map provides a comprehensive geographical overview of the Nile Valley, Eastern Soudan, and Abyssinia. The detailed illustration traces ...
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Vintage 1803 map of Egypt, Arabia and Palestine by Laurie and Whittle showing the Nile River and Red Sea in hand-colored antique style

Map of Egypt – 1800

Historical Geography of Egypt and the Levant This authentic 1803 regional map offers a detailed cartographic view of Northeast Africa and the Middle East during the early nineteenth century. ...
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Antique 1844 engraved map of Egypt showing the Nile River course, Red Sea coastline, and historical towns in detailed typography.

Map of Egypt – 1843

Historical Cartography of the Antique Map of Egypt and the Nile River This beautifully preserved 1844 antique map showcases the geography of Egypt, Nubia, and the surrounding regions, including ...