Temple of Horus at Edfu
This is one of the best if not the best temple structure in all of Egypt. it's amazing... and huge
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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: Aswan and the Edfu Temple
Date: December 23rd 2006
Cruising down the Nile is a magical experience, we moored at Edfu, received a wake up call at 7ish and ducked down for a buffet breakfast. After breakfast we headed ashore to visit the well preserved Temple of Horus, considered one of the finest examples of temple construction! Later on that night we enjoyed a fancy-dress party with of course a Egyptian theme. By the end of the night we arrive ... read more
Date: December 23rd 2006
Cruising down the Nile is a magical experience, we moored at Edfu, received a wake up call at 7ish and ducked down for a buffet breakfast. After breakfast we headed ashore to visit the well preserved Temple of Horus, considered one of the finest examples of temple construction! Later on that night we enjoyed a fancy-dress party with of course a Egyptian theme. By the end of the night we arrive ... read more
