First World War Black and White Photograph of Sphinx and Pyramid at Giza
1915 - 1918A small black and white photograph of the Sphinx at Giza with a pyramid in the background. The Sphinx is casting a shadow from the front and within the shade provided are sat what appears to be 2 men formally dressed and up to 4 locals dressed in white robes. There is also equipment placed next to the men. There are no other people in the picture. The photograph has a small border and is in good condition.
Australian and New Zealand troops arrived in Egypt in December 1914. They set up Mena Camp near the Great Pyramids outside Cairo and began training in preparation for the Western Front and Gallipoli. Soldiers were allowed leave and visited the pyramids and sphinx at Giza. Many men had their photo taken.
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