The Great Hypostle Hall

Donkey Riding into a Busy Day

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April 5th 2008
05-04-08 This morning it was another early rise to join the convoy to Luxor. We all decided to get an early start to get plenty of time in Luxor, so with three hours of bus behind us, we arrived in Luxor at 11am. Not having to leave for our next tours until 4pm, we took advantage of our hotel having a pool and relaxed up there for a while. The tours for the day were of the East Bank of Lux ... read more

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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