Area near the excavations, two conical tents of the Italian mission can be seen near the modern village. On the left there is a palm grove.
Campsite of the Italian Archaeological Mission, near a palm grove. Francesco Ballerini is talking to an Egyptian member of the mission (unidentifiable).
Francesco Ballerini photographed in the Italian Archaeological Mission’s camp during excavations at Ashmunein. The cane he is using hints at his already delicate physical condition. Angelo Sesana Archive.
Photo of Francesco Ballerini, photographed in the camp during excavations at Ashmunein (ancient Hermopolis). Angelo Sesana Archive.
Photo of Francesco Ballerini standing and holding a cane, photographed in the camp during excavations at Ashmunein (ancient Hermopolis). Angelo Sesana Archive.
Members of the mission near a palm grove: Francesco Ballerini is talking to an Egyptian member of the mission. Angelo Sesana Archive.
Photograph of Francesco Ballerini, taken on 21 March 1909 during excavations by the Italian Archaeological Mission. Angelo Sesana Archive.
