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Mustafa, guardian of the Lion Temple

Mustafa takes notes during restoration work inside the temple of Apedemak. He is the keeper of its keys, his father had the job before him. The temple is part of the archaeological complex of Mussawarat es-Sufra, from the 3rd century BC.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: desert, Sudan
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Álvaro Minguito