The obelix of Hatshepsut
There is a riddle the guide asked us regarding this obelix. It was obscured from sight by a large wall to hide all references to Hatshepsut by her step son after he reclaimed the throne that she stole from him. All was obscured - except for the top - which for an unknown reason - was left uncovered. Why? Knowing the answer to this riddle gets you a free guided tour of Karnak.
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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 se... [read more]
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 se... [read more] Blog: The hippos of Karnak
Date: August 14th 2008
Day 1 in Egypt had been slightly traumatic, so we started Day 2 in high spirits knowing that the probability of 2 days in a row of trauma was considerably low. An early morning flight from Cairo got us to Luxor at 7am. Today, was to be a day of luxury. We had managed to score a bungalow at the Sheraton for the incredible price of $60! After rolling around on the incredibly clean sheets, fl ... read more
Date: August 14th 2008
Day 1 in Egypt had been slightly traumatic, so we started Day 2 in high spirits knowing that the probability of 2 days in a row of trauma was considerably low. An early morning flight from Cairo got us to Luxor at 7am. Today, was to be a day of luxury. We had managed to score a bungalow at the Sheraton for the incredible price of $60! After rolling around on the incredibly clean sheets, fl ... read more
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