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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]
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] Blog: Tomb Raider
Date: August 18th 2006
Today, I went to two lesser visited sites: Saqqara and Dashur. These two places are about 1 hour drive south of Cairo central. But today being Friday, there was less traffic on the roads, a better day to travel this distance through Cairo. My hotel had a driver for me for the day, for Cd$30. There is no public transportation to these areas. Saqqara has the step pyramid, the first permanant ... read more
Date: August 18th 2006
Today, I went to two lesser visited sites: Saqqara and Dashur. These two places are about 1 hour drive south of Cairo central. But today being Friday, there was less traffic on the roads, a better day to travel this distance through Cairo. My hotel had a driver for me for the day, for Cd$30. There is no public transportation to these areas. Saqqara has the step pyramid, the first permanant ... read more
