Egypt, Upper Egypt, Nile valley, Gebel Silsileh (Jebel Silsilah), ancient sandstone quarry on the west bank of the Nile which served for all the ancient temples of Upper Egypt (except Philae), low relief representing a deity sucking the breast (breastfeeding scene)

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Size: 5568px × 3712px
Location: Assouan
Photo credit: © MATTES René / hemis.fr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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