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Temple of Isis, Philae
The Temple of Isis was constructed over some 800 years by Ptolemaic and Roman rulers who sought to identify themselves with the cult of Isis.
From Abu Simbel to Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu
November 21st 2007 The photo above shows the Ramses colossi at Abu Simbel
I arrived in Aswan just after lunch on the morning train from Luxor (1st class LE41). Despite the fact that I had already spent 4 days in Luxor and Thebes I was keen on visiting some more ancient Pharaonic sites - both Abu Simbel and Philae Temple were on my age
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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more COMING SOON HOUSE ADVERTISING ads_leader_photo_bottom
