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May 1st 2007
Published: May 1st 2007
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Egypt Africa » Egypt May 1st 2007 "Sacred sites and sacred science" tour Here is the link to the on-line travel journal I was sending via email ... Read Full Entry



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AbydosAbydos
Abydos

Playing with light.
Airplane, Submarine & HelicopterAirplane, Submarine & Helicopter
Airplane, Submarine & Helicopter

These were carved onto the temple walls, how could ancient Egyptians have known of these future vehicles (if this is what they were, could be coincidental)?
AbydosAbydos
Abydos

Almost every inch of Aydos is sculpted and once was colored
Luxor TempleLuxor Temple
Luxor Temple

We arrived at 9:30, the temple was lit up, and everything in it is in giant proportions
Luxor TempleLuxor Temple
Luxor Temple

Largely built by the "New Kingdom" pharohs
Luxor TempleLuxor Temple
Luxor Temple

Modern Luxor grew out of the ruins of Thebes which was once the capital of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom (1550-1069 BC)
SakkaraSakkara
Sakkara

King Zoser's "Step Pyramid", the earliest of the major pyramids (the sand was blowing so hard I had my eyes closed during most of this visit)
Sphinx At SunriseSphinx At Sunrise
Sphinx At Sunrise

X-ray equipment recently identified a chamber existing underneath the right paw.
Sphinx Sphinx
Sphinx

Various theories exist as to the original purpose of the Sphinx. Current estimates are that it may be 15,000 years old.
Between The Paws Of The SphinxBetween The Paws Of The Sphinx
Between The Paws Of The Sphinx

Each paw it 50 feet long. The etchings on this stone tablet are too worn to ascertain what its message was.



17th June 2007

magical
amy, your photos are truly a gift to all of us. thank you for sharing this experience.
23rd June 2007

Incredible!
Thanks to you Amy, I feel like I'm right there living each adventure with you! Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with me!

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