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Victorian Tourists on Ramesses’ Lap: Early Egypt Tourism
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Victorian Tourists on Ramesses’ Lap: Early Egypt Tourism

Why is there an 1856 photo of a man standing on Ramesses II’s statue in Egypt? How early tourism, looting, and colonial attitudes shaped our view of ancient Egypt.

by Hannah•March 4, 2026
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