Assiut, the rock-cut tombs viewed from the city. In the centre we see Tomb I, while at the top, from left to right we see, Tomb II, Tomb III and Tomb IV. Schiaparelli excavations.
Assiut, the rock-cut tombs viewed from the city. Notable on the left is Tomb I of the nomarch Djefa-hapi I. Schiaparelli excavations.
Assiut, the rock-cut tombs viewed from the city. Schiaparelli excavations.
Landscape of the city of Asyut photographed from the mountain, site of the rock necropolis excavated by the Italian Archaeological Mission between 1906 and 1913.
Partial view of the village of Asyut. In the background, the church of the Franciscan Mission. Schiaparelli excavations.
The necropolis of Asyut, photographed from below. Schiaparelli excavations.
General view of the excavations in the necropolis of Asyut. Schiaparelli excavations.
View of several tomb entrances in the necropolis of Asyut. Schiaparelli excavations.
General view of the necropolis of Asyut, photographed from the plain. Schiaparelli excavations.
A cluster of buildings, with at least three Christian buildings, near Asyut, photographed from above. Schiaparelli excavations.
General view of the plain and hills presumably near Asyut. Schiaparelli excavations.
The modern cemetery of Asyut seen from above. In the foreground, a row of camels being led by an Egyptian, while in the background, the Nile River can be made out. Schiaparelli excavations.
View of a valley near Asyut. Schiaparelli excavations.
View of the cemetery of Asyut. Schiaparelli excavations.
View of the necropolis of Asyut. Schiaparelli excavations.
View of a section of the necropolis of Asyut, with a quarry, still in use in the 19th century. Schiaparelli excavations.
View of a section of the necropolis at Asyut, with a quarry (bottom left) still in use in 19th century. Schiaparelli excavations.
The modern cemetery in Asyut, viewed from above. On the horizon, the Nile can be made out. Schiaparelli excavations.
The city of Asyut photographed from the hills with a bridge in the foreground. Schiaparelli excavations.
Part of the mountain of Asyut, where the necropolis is located. Schiaparelli excavations.
