Stepped Pyramid of Zoser, with Temple, from SSE. From the Old Kingdom, 3rd Dynasty.

Nubian Ensemble. A) Jirjara robe (Nubian-style young woman's galabeya) of sheer black machine made lace with floral pattern woven into the lace. Full-length, with rounded neckline. Wide rounded, almost boat-neckline edged with row of large, spaced golden discs. A second row of gold discs runs slightly lower across upper chest. Long sleeves with slight cuffs. Dropped waist with wide horizontal pin-tucks. Skirt gathered into sewn band just below bottom pin-tuck. B) Under-dress of blue cotton printed with ancient Egyptian-inspired motifs including lotus and flying birds, done in gold, red, and black. Full-length, with "keyhole" neckline, lower part of keyhole with scalloped edge. Slits at side seams from hem up to mid-calf. Very short sleeves. Garment cut to create very slight "A"-line shape, by cutting in under arms. Unlined. C) Head scarf of very fine black fabric. Triangular in shape, with edging of crochet/knitting of black yarn threaded with small clear crystal/glass cylindrical beads. Outer edge of beaded loop "tassels" of the same beads.

Closer aerial view of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut from SE of temple in setting. From the New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty.

The view is of the northwest facade with attached pyramidal structures.

The view show the encircling architecture which links the base to the roof. The view is from the south. The surface of the wall is etched with text in various languages and hieroglyphics.

The view is towards the east and shows a close detail of the texture of the encircling wall next to the moat-like pool.

The view is extremely close showing the detail texture on the encircling wall.

A close detail shows the various texts, alphabets and symbols incised into the granite encircling wall.

The raking view skyward shows the various alphabets and symbols incised into the granite encircling wall.

The view of the southwest glassed side shows the cafeteria wing that is pierced by a pedestrian walkway and supported by massive pillars.

The interior view shows an artwork in one of the display areas and windows above.

The view shows an interior display area inside the library.

A close interior view reveals the cylindrical concrete columns with metal bands, lighting and patterned square wall details.

The view down from above shows many desks on the lower level and lighted shelving.

The interior view shows a curving wall with square cut-out texture, upper levels and work stations.

The interior view shows an upper overlook level, pillars and blue and green lighting decoration on the ceiling.

The close detail shows the ceiling construction and the various elements and the ways in which they meet.

The view is of the plaza area on the northwest side, adjacent and open to the corniche.

Part of an Egyptian belly dancer ensemble. Anklet. Cuff-style anklet hung with curtain of quaterfoil-shaped links and tiers of faux coins.

Egyptian belly-dancing costume: a) skirt b) top c) veil k & l) Slipper style shoes of metallic silver. Stamped "City Slips" Items on an individual record, not housed with garment: Suite of jewelry, of silver-colored metal, hung with faux coins: D) Belt E) Headpiece F) Bracelet w/ring G) Anklet H & I) Earrings (Pair) J) Necklace

Belly Dancer ensemble, Egypt. Belt from a group of costume jewelry of silver-colored metal, hung with replica silver coins. Large, wide belt formed as a "net" of silver links, hung with openwork quatrefoil-shaped links, and a fringe of replica coins. Simple hook fastener.

Part of an Egyptian belly dancing ensemble. Bangle bracelet with ring. Silver wire cuff-style bracelet hung with a triangular "net" of quatrefoil-shaped links and tiers of faux coins, with a silver ring at end set with small square glass "gem"

View of the Pyramid of Khafre, looking northwest, with a tourist camel in the foreground.

View of the Pyramid of Khafre, east flank, with a camel and rider in the foreground.