1827 Finley Map of Egypt is a photograph by Paul Fearn which was uploaded on October 18th, 2013.
1827 Finley Map of Egypt
Beautiful example of Finley's important 1827 map of Egypt. Depicts Egypt, centered on the Nile River, and extending south as far as Aswan. Names... more
by Paul Fearn
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1827 Finley Map of Egypt
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Paul Fearn
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beautiful example of Finley's important 1827 map of Egypt. Depicts Egypt, centered on the Nile River, and extending south as far as Aswan. Names numerous settlements and villages along the course of the river, including a number of temples and ancient Egyptian ruins. Also identifies several desert Oases including Parva (Kharga?) and Shekh Huled (Dakhla?). In the Sinai Peninsula, a mountain labeled Gebel Tour, Mt. Sinai or Horeb is drawn. Title and scale in lower left quadrant. Engraved by Young and Delleker for the 1827 edition of Anthony Finley's General Atlas .
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October 18th, 2013
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