| Antonio Beato Temple of Philae, Egypt [Album compiled by the Reverend J N Dalton (1839-1931) and presented to King George V] 1860-1882 Albumen print The Royal Collection RCIN 2581514 LL/93314 Photograph of Philae: colonnade along front of hall: columns with hieroglyphics, floral capitals three-quarters way up, faces on upper quarter; lintels and architrave with freezes above; all columns, except the central two which are a doorway, are joined by wall along bases. Two Egyptian men stand by entrance.
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