A striking early photograph capturing the monumental propylaea of the ancient Egyptian temple complex at Medinet Habu, revealing the massive stone gateways and richly carved reliefs with remarkable clarity. Du Camp's image, made during his pioneering 1849–1851 photographic expedition through Egypt and the Near East with Gustave Flaubert, stands as one of the earliest photographic documents of this important Theban site. The work exemplifies Du Camp's significant contribution to archaeological photography, preserving the grandeur of these ancient structures at a moment when systematic visual documentation of Egyptian monuments was just beginning.