“…history tells us the art and architecture of ancient Egypt are creations from the mind of man; the desert tells us they are translations from the language of the landscape.”
Sahara Desert Rock Formation
Theban Hills, West Bank, Luxor Hills
Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel
Photos and quote from Architecture Magazine, circa 1998.
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Neat! I’d never noticed the connection between the last two photos!