Egyptian architecture, the praises of Mr Legh 
may appear somewhat extravagant. These exca- 
vations bear such a resemblance to the Indian 
ones of Elephanta and Ellora, as may indicate an 
early communication between the two nations ; 
unless we suppose, that the same state of govern- 
ment and society might in both cases produce 
similar effects. 
At Dakki, nine miles above Guerfeh HassaUj, 
was found a temple, in very fine preservation. 
The height of the propylon is fifty feet, the front 
ninety, and the depth at the base eighteen feet. 
The temple itself, sixty-six feet distant from the 
propylon, is eighty-four feet in length, thirty in 
breadth, and twenty-four in height. The hiero- 
glyphics are almost quite entire, and many Greek 
inscriptions are cut on the propylon. The next 
remarkable temple is that at Sibhoi, which pre- 
sented a specimen of pure Egyptian architecture. 
It appears, however, to be of an earlier date, and 
built in a ruder style, than those below the catar- 
acts ; but it is much better preserved. This is 
imputed to the mild and equable climate. The 
only source of destruction to which it is exposed 
consists in the accumulation of sand, which is 
wafted by the winds of the desert, and which 
seems gradually encroaching on all the cultivated 
districts in this part of Africa. 
On the ninth day after leaving Syene, Mr Legh 
