1817 (undated)
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Description
A stunning 1817 map illustrating the Nile Valley in the vicinity of Luxor / Thebes in extraordinary detail. The map is sheet five from the massive atlas compiled by military and civilian surveyors attached to Napoleon s Egypt Campaign (1798 - 1801). Coverage is centered on Luxor, but extends north as far as El Hamzeh and south as far as Mahalleh. The detailed content focuses on the fertile Nile littoral, part of the map extends eastward along the main road to the Red Sea. Place names are included in both French and Arabic. In addition to towns, roads, and topographical features, the map offers extensive detail regarding battle sites and Ancient Egyptian ruins.