John and his Donkey 'Rocket'

Historical Wonders and Modern Unrest

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February 1st 2011
The second half of our time in Egypt was marked by stunning sights and the uncertainty of political upheaval. First up were the temples of Edfu and Karnak. Edfu is the best preserved temple in Egypt and was built by the Greeks to honor the Egyptian god Horus. This was my favorite site of the trip because the buildings were still mostly int ... read more

Africa » Egypt

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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