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March 22nd 2009
Published: April 7th 2009
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Egypt is not just King Tut who didn't build much in the way of temples or lead great military campaigns like his predecessors. He is, however, renowned for inexplicably being buried with amazing treasures even though he was in reality a very minor ruler. I came back from Egypt a week ago. Spent 9 days there after a week in both Jordan and Israel. All are fantastic destinations and perfectly sa... Read Full Entry



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Luxor Temple Night SceneLuxor Temple Night Scene
Luxor Temple Night Scene
Statue of King Tut.
More statues of TutMore statues of Tut
More statues of Tut
Luxor TempleLuxor Temple
Luxor Temple
Gate and Obelisk
First Pylon and Obelisk, Luxor TempleFirst Pylon and Obelisk, Luxor Temple
First Pylon and Obelisk, Luxor Temple
Medinat HabuMedinat Habu
Medinat Habu
Temple of Ramses III on the Nile West Bank, Luxor.
Hieroglyphics, Medinat HabuHieroglyphics, Medinat Habu
Hieroglyphics, Medinat Habu
Ramses III presenting conquered heads to god Amon.
Colored Hieroglyphics, Medinat HabuColored Hieroglyphics, Medinat Habu
Colored Hieroglyphics, Medinat Habu
Sheltered from the sun for 3000 years.
Nile CruisingNile Cruising
Nile Cruising
At 18ยข, cheapest way to cross to the West Bank but 10 times more expensive than locals' fare. Luxor Temple in background.
Felucca TripFelucca Trip
Felucca Trip
Many of these ply the Nile before sunset.
Nile SunsetNile Sunset
Nile Sunset
Smoking Sheesha or WaterpipeSmoking Sheesha or Waterpipe
Smoking Sheesha or Waterpipe
Just tobacco soaked in apple juice. And the ubiquitous Turkish coffee. Could only handle it for 30 minutes before I was too lightheaded and ready to vomit.
Egyptian MuseumEgyptian Museum
Egyptian Museum
Many thousands of artifacts including the famous gold burial mask of King Tut weighing an eye-popping 11 kg. No pictures allowed in the museum.
Islamic CairoIslamic Cairo
Islamic Cairo
Citadel and Mosque of Mohamed Ali in background. Over 1000 mosques in Cairo.
Pyramids at GizaPyramids at Giza
Pyramids at Giza
Left to right: Cheops, Khafre, Menkaure. Smoggy Cairo suburb of Giza in background.
Sphinx and Khafre PyramidSphinx and Khafre Pyramid
Sphinx and Khafre Pyramid
Smaller Pyramid of Menkaure in left background.
Huge Pyramids of Khafre and CheopsHuge Pyramids of Khafre and Cheops
Huge Pyramids of Khafre and Cheops
Sphinx and Pyramid of KhafreSphinx and Pyramid of Khafre
Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre
Khafre PyramidKhafre Pyramid
Khafre Pyramid
Horses available for touring the site. They seem diminutive in comparison.
Great Pyramid of CheopsGreat Pyramid of Cheops
Great Pyramid of Cheops



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