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DEIR EL-BAHRI, EGYPT : The impressive Deir El-Bahri mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut is an architectural wonder built against the backdrop of a looming cliff face of the western Thebes' mountains. On the east side of the mountain where Deir El-Bahri is located is the Valley of Kings and to it's south are the ruins of the Colossi of Memnon. Deir El-Bahri is the most famous of temples along the western Thebes. Deir El-Bahri is an Arabic name meaning "Monastery of the North".

DEIR EL-BAHRI, EGYPT

The impressive Deir El-Bahri mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut is an ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2007 12:53pm PST

THE TEMPLE OF AMON-RA, LUXOR : The photo images of the TEMPLE OF AMON-RA, LUXOR may be seen at ARCHITECTURE CATEGORY

THE TEMPLE OF AMON-RA, LUXOR

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Updated: May 28, 2007 2:19pm PST

THE COLOSSI OF MEMNON : These two seated statues of Amenophis III are approximately twenty meters high. Almost everything around this place and the colossi have been ruined by river flood, destroyed and cannibalized by people through the years.

THE COLOSSI OF MEMNON

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Updated: May 29, 2007 2:08pm PST

THE PYRAMIDS AT GIZA : This group of ancient Egyptian pyramids consists of the Pyramid of Khufu (known as the Great Pyramid) and the Pyramid of Cheops; the somewhat smaller Pyramid of Chepren and the relatively modest-size Pyramid of Menkaure, along with a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as "queens" pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids, and most noticeably the Great Sphinx. Current consensus among Egyptologists is that the head of the Great Sphinx is that of Chepren. The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and tallest of the Pyramids but the Pyramid of Chepren looks taller and larger because of the elevation of it's base. A map showing the locations of these pyramids may be seen here THE PYRAMIDS Above information were taken from Wikipedia.

THE PYRAMIDS AT GIZA

This group of ancient Egyptian pyramids consists of the Pyramid of Khu ...

Updated: Jun 01, 2007 6:16pm PST

ETERNAL NILE, EGYPT : The mere mention of the name of the Nile evokes for modern man images of Pyramids, great temples, mastabas, desert, fantastic tales of mummies, and wondrous treasures. But the Nile represents life itself to the people of Egypt, ancient and modern. In fact, for thousands of years, the River has made life possible for hundreds of thousands of people and animals, and has shaped the culture we today are only beginning to truly understand. The Nile is the longest river in the world, stretching north for approximately 4,000 miles from East Africa to the Mediterranean. Studies have shown that the River (Iteru, meaning, simply, River, as the Egyptians called it) gradually changed its location and size over millions of years. The Nile flows from the mountains in the south to the Mediterranean in the north. Egyptians traveling to other lands would comment on the "wrong" flow of other rivers. These are pictures of our trip to Egypt last April 16 to 25, 2007. Some information on the Nile where taken from Wikipedia and touregypt.net/magazine/

ETERNAL NILE, EGYPT

The mere mention of the name of the Nile evokes for modern man images ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2007 12:11pm PST

CAIRO - THE TRIUMPHANT CITY : Cairo - the Triumphant City - is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cradle of civilization and the beacon of religion. It is the largest city in the Middle East and Africa and lies at the centre of all routes leading to, and from the three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe. Greater Cairo extends on the banks of the River Nile to the south of its delta. Here the Nile divides into its two distributaries: Rosetta and Damietta. It is the city where past and present meet. On its east side stands the evidence of 2000 years of Islamic, Christian Coptic, and Jewish culture still flourishing to this day. On its west side lies the Ancient Egyptian city of Memphis (Giza), the renowned capital of the Old Kingdom and the site of the Pyramids, the only wonder surviving of the Seven Wonders of the World. Indeed, a journey through Cairo is a journey through time... A journey through the history of an immortal civilization. The information above are from http://ce.eng.usf.edu/pharos/cairo/

CAIRO - THE TRIUMPHANT CITY

Cairo - the Triumphant City - is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cr ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2007 7:07pm PST

NECROPOLIS OF SAKKARA : Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as that of the 2nd Dynasty, are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis. It has been of constant interest to Egyptologists. The whole Sakkara area is vast and it is full of pyramids. Three major discoveries have recently been made at Sakkara, including a prime minister’s tomb, a queen’s pyramid, and the tomb of the son of a dynasty-founding king. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they revealed the secrets of the past. Sakkara is best known for the Step Pyramid, the oldest known of Egypt's 97 pyramids. It was built for King Djoser of the 3rd Dynasty by the architect and genius Imhotep, who designed it and its surrounding complex to be as grand as it was unique and revolutionary. Imhotep was the first to build stone tombs in honor of the king's majesty. To read more about Sakkara and see a map of the Sakkara Area you may go to http://www.touregypt.net/sakkara.htm, where the above information was taken.

NECROPOLIS OF SAKKARA

Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kin ...

Updated: Jun 22, 2007 1:53pm PST

KARNAK TEMPLE : Al-Karnak "the most venerated place") is a small village in Egypt, located on the banks of the River Nile some 2.5 km north of Luxor ( 25°43′N, 32°39′E). Visitors to the area – particularly foreign tourists – perceive no distinction between Luxor and al-Karnak, as the two are both parts of the same conurbation The Karnak Temple is twice the size of the built-up village area, and it is the leading attraction in al-Karnak; essentially this is al-Karnak, as the term Karnak is nearly universally understood as the temple complex and not the village. The temple area is a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world, and is probably the second most visited historical site in Egypt, second only to the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. It consists of four main parts, of which only one is accessible for tourists and the general public. This is also the "main" temple part and by far the largest part. One can probably on that basis redefine the term Karnak, as to be understood as being the Precinct of Amon-Re only, as this is the only part most visitors normally see. The three other parts are closed to the public. There are also a few smaller temples and sanctuaries located outside the enclosing walls of the four main parts, as well as several avenues of ram-headed sphinxes connecting the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Amon-Re and Luxor Temple. The key difference between Karnak and most of the other temples and sites in Egypt is the length of time over which it was developed and used. Construction work began in the 16th century BC. Approximately 30 pharaohs contributed to the buildings, enabling it to reach a size, complexity and diversity not seen elsewhere. Few of the individual features of Karnak are unique, but the size and number of features are overwhelming. Information above are taken from Wikipedia. Architectural pictures on the Karnak Temple may be seen at ARCHEOLOGICAL RUINS OF KARNAK TEMPLE

KARNAK TEMPLE

Al-Karnak "the most venerated place") is a small village in Egypt, loc ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2007 9:17am PST

PHILAE TEMPLE, AGILIKA ISLAND, EGYPT : On a small island in the Nile near Aswan stands the amazing Temple of Isis at Philae. This monument is possibly best known for the international effort which moved it in it's entirety to the island when it's original location was threatened by the change in water level caused by the High Dam. Philae Temple was dismantled and reassembled (on Agilika Island about 550 meters from its original home on Philae Island) in the wake of the High Dam. The temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is in a beautiful setting which has been landscaped to match its original site. It's various shrines and sanctuaries, which include The Vestibule of Nectanebos I which is used as the entrance to the island, the Temple of the Emperor Hadrian, a Temple of Hathor, Trajan's Kiosk (Pharaohs Bed), a birth house and two pylons celebrate all the deities involved in the Isis and Osiris myth. The Victorian world fell in love with the romance of the Temple. So today, Philae may be appreciated like before. We started our tour of Philae Temple in the City of Kom Ombo. From Kom Ombo we boarded a boat to Agilika Island. Information taken from http://www.touregypt.net/Philae.htm and http://www.akhet.co.uk/philae.htm

PHILAE TEMPLE, AGILIKA ISLAND, EGYPT

On a small island in the Nile near Aswan stands the amazing Temple of ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 8:51am PST

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, JANUB SINA, EGYPT : Sharm el-Sheikh or Sharm ash Shaykh, often known simply as "Sharm", is a city situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, in Janub Sina', Egypt, on the coastal strip between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai. Sharm el-Sheikh is on a promontory overlooking the Strait of Tiran at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba. Its strategic importance led to its transformation from a fishing village into a major port and naval base for the Egyptian Navy. It was captured by Israel during the Sinai conflict of 1956 and restored to Egypt in 1957. A United Nations peacekeeping force was subsequently stationed there until the 1967 Six-Day War when it was recaptured by Israel and officially renamed Mifratz Shlomo, Hebrew for "Gulf of Solomon"; but the name "Sharm el Sheikh" or "Sharm" stayed in general use. Sharm el-Sheikh remained under Israeli control until the Sinai peninsula was returned to Egypt in 1982. Information taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharm_el-Sheikh

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, JANUB SINA, EGYPT

Sharm el-Sheikh or Sharm ash Shaykh, often known simply as "Sharm", is ...

Updated: Jul 07, 2007 1:53pm PST

THE TEMPLE OF HORUS, EDFU, EGYPT : This temple (sometimes called Edfu Temple) was built and dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god, it was built during the reigns of six Ptolemies. It was begun in 237 BC by Ptolemy III Euergetes I and was finished in 57 BC. This is not only the best preserved ancient temple in Egypt, but the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples build on this location. The main building, which includes a great Hypostyle Hall, was uncovered by Mariette in the 1860s. There are numerous reliefs, including a depiction of the Feast of the Beautiful Meeting, the annual reunion between Horus and his wife Hathor. The reliefs are mostly situated on the inside of the first pylon, and spiritually connect this temple with Hathor’s Temple at the Dendera complex. Information above are from http://touregypt.net/edfut.htm

THE TEMPLE OF HORUS, EDFU, EGYPT

This temple (sometimes called Edfu Temple) was built and dedicated to ...

Updated: Jul 17, 2007 8:54am PST

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