The great gallery, tombs discovered in Sakkara
Tombs discovered in Sakkara, the great gallery. Candles were used to light the chambers to enable viewing of the interior. Hieroglyphic inscriptions align the walls and an imposing sarcophagus made of polished granite sits in the centre
Picture No
10215365
Media ID
46343707
Size
6292px x 3850px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
The Illustrated London News. 16th April 1853
Date
1853
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