Egypt

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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

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Photos

Early Morning
More than 80,000 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt, but not the tools that built them (the most probable theory is ultrasonic equipment was used to accomplish the precision).

Pyramids of Giza
Pyramids Mycerinus, Chefron, & Cheops in the background.

Alexandria
Alexander The Great founded Alexandria and it is from where Cleopatra (the last pharoh) ruled.

National Museum
Akhenaten, formerly known as Amenhotop IV, he established a religion based on just 1 God and built a new city which was the capitol of Egypt for 14 years.

Fort Qaitbey
Built 1468-1496, served as the citadel to protect this harbor in the Mediteranean.

A Line For The Ladies Room
but not for the men's

Library Of Alexandria
First established in 3rd century AD, was greatest library of ancient world. It contains 1 of the only 2 "internet archives" in the world (the other is in San Francisco).

Aswan
Nubian region of Egypt.

Aswan Market
Aswan is in southern Egypt, toward Sudan.

Aswan Market
When the adhan (call to prayer) sounds (5 times/day) most drop what they are in the middle of go to the mosque or drop to the ground to face Mecca and pray.

Getting From River Boat To Shore
These are the boats we hopped in to get onto the shores of the Nile

Looking out from the Island of Agilkia at sunrise
Standing on the roof of the Temple of Philae

Temple Of Philae
Dedicated to Isis (motherly love)

Comments

[susan wadden]

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

[Diana Duenkel]

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!