A steampunk-influenced ancient Egyptian marketplace set under a sky filled with hot air balloons and airships, where pharaohs and steampunk merchants interact, wearing intricately designed brass and gear-laden attire; hieroglyphs glow with neon light as a technology-infused Sphinx looms in the background, its eyes emitting holographic projections of constellations. The bustling scene is accentuated by the rich textures of sand blending with metallic elements, creating a tapestry of old-world mystique and futuristic innovation.