themonsstar Posted 31 August , 2019 Share Posted 31 August , 2019 I'm not sure where this photograph was taken whether it was in Egypt or one of the countries near there as I've not seen this before. I believe it's a church parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 1 September , 2019 Share Posted 1 September , 2019 Definitely Egyptian, there's a winged sun disc visible above the dark opening in the pylon (monumental temple gateway) if you zoom in. That said, it may not be ancient - the edges look so crisp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 1 September , 2019 Share Posted 1 September , 2019 33 minutes ago, seaJane said: That said, it may not be ancient - the edges look so crisp. It seems to be 'Egyptian Revival Architecture' and could perhaps be the entrance to a cemetery or somesuch. But I've googled images and nothing matches exactly. charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJS Posted 1 September , 2019 Share Posted 1 September , 2019 (edited) Looks to be something built along the architectural lines of the Philae Temple in Aswan. And a modern example (municipal court building in Aswam): So, perhaps somewhere on the lower Nile? Maybe if we could identify a regiment from the cap badges we could figure out where they were located when they were in Egypt ... Peter Edit: After poking around the Internet some more I do believe that Charlie was absolutely correct in his posting about it being an example of "Egyptian Revival Architecture". Based on that, the location could be just about anywhere (unfortunately). Edited 1 September , 2019 by PJS Kudos to Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Atkins Posted 1 September , 2019 Share Posted 1 September , 2019 Great challenge! Might those two unusually-clad Scots be identifiable to an expert, perhaps (headgear, cutaway jacket)? There's a mix, all right, including what might be a couple of side-caps. Tall moustachioed chap, centre, looking at camera - RE? And a couple of arm-banded signallers, right, perhaps. Appreciate none of this helps, but thought it might entice someone knowledgable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 1 September , 2019 Share Posted 1 September , 2019 (edited) There's something else on the towers each side but contrast not clear enough; can OP get better detail ? Almost looks like a regimental badge ! Edited 1 September , 2019 by charlie962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchTommy Posted 2 September , 2019 Share Posted 2 September , 2019 Mmmm strange photo. Egypt but no tropical helmets to see? Egypye but everyone is warmly dressed? This "old temple" looks very new! looks more a theater somewere on a beach in France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domsim Posted 3 September , 2019 Share Posted 3 September , 2019 Looks like a modern version of Egyptian architecture-are there pitched roof buildings behind? Some camp? It is cold in Egypt in the winter-worked in Luxor a couple of years ago in January and it was freezing in the mornings-one guy on the left does have shorts on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petwes Posted 3 September , 2019 Share Posted 3 September , 2019 Do the shadows indicate anything? I would estimate that are about 1.3 times as long as the height of the object. Maybe mid morning in the winter in Egypt? Looks like a bit of a motley crowd for a church parade, I thought it was all about spit and polish (but I'm happy to show my ignorance). Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themonsstar Posted 4 September , 2019 Author Share Posted 4 September , 2019 (edited) Close up & back of the card thank you are for you time and suggestions. Edited 4 September , 2019 by themonsstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchTommy Posted 4 September , 2019 Share Posted 4 September , 2019 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptomania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie962 Posted 4 September , 2019 Share Posted 4 September , 2019 (edited) That looks to me like Rantara (do I mean Kantara), I think one of the areas along the Suez Canal ? as in El Qantara. But I cannot match the photo? Edited 4 September , 2019 by charlie962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heid the Ba Posted 5 September , 2019 Share Posted 5 September , 2019 Kantara looks like an excellent shout, there were a number of units based there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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