The rock-cut tomb of Sabni, son of Pepinakht-Heqaib at Qubbet al-Hawa. Near Aswan, Egypt

"Qubbet al-Hawa ('Dome of the Wind') takes its name from a small domed structure on the summit of a hill on the western bank of the Nile. Below, the cliff is honeycombed with tombs hewn out of the rock about half way up the elevation facing the river. The group of Old Kingdom tombs (2686-2181B.C.) lie on the lower level. Sabni, son of Pepinakht-Heqaib, lived toward the end of the Old Kingdom, and his tomb contains reliefs that are typical of the period. His tomb opens into a cult hall dedicated to his father. At its entrance are two elegant tapering pillars. It is unusual to find such a cult hall in an Old Kingdom burial ground. It seems to have been built soon after Heqaib's death, as indicated by inscriptions at the entrance bearing the names of many of the people who served him in his lifetime." [Kamil Jill, 1993: Aswan and Abu Simbel, History and Guide. The American University in Cairo Press]. This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was working on "The Nile" project and traveled to Africa from March 14, 1961 to March 31, 1961, visiting Egypt.