Roberts, David; Croly, George: The Holy Land: Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia (Band 5): = Egypt & Nubia [2] (1849)

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This subject represents in another point of view the appearance of this forest of columns as seen
from without and transversely. The vast pillars which form the centre avenue are here hidden by
the external ranges of columns; the two rows next to the centre. avenue were surmounted with
square frames of stone, that, together with the central columns, supported there the loftiest roof
of this prodigious structure, and admitted light into the hall. Here the confusion in which these
vast masses have fallen, or been propped by others which are still erect, is extraordinary, and
is shewn with great effect; and, endless as are the points of view presented by the ruins of
this the most striking Temple in the world, none is more effective or characteristic than this vignette
selected bv Mr. Roberts.