Before being flooded by the new Lake Nasser in 1964, the site of Faras was excavated by a Polish expedition; the remains of spectacular buildings were discovered, including cathedrals. This sandstone block comes from the first cathedral, forming part of a decorative frieze in the apse of the sanctuary chamber. Between the pillars stands a dove or eagle, wings outstretched, beneath a Coptic-type cross. Both birds were important symbols in Egyptian and Nubian Christianity - representing paradise.
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Before being flooded by the new Lake Nasser in 1964, the site of Faras was excavated by a Polish expedition; the remains of spectacular buildings were discovered, including cathedrals.

This sandstone block comes from the first cathedral, forming part of a decorative frieze in the apse of the sanctuary chamber. Between the pillars stands a dove or eagle, wings outstretched, beneath a Coptic-type cross. Both birds were important symbols in Egyptian and Nubian Christianity - representing paradise.

Source: britishmuseum.org

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