Sinister Sekhmet

Hidden Treasures

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May 1st 2008
One can't help but be impressed by the enormity of the temples at Karnak. Our first visit with a guide from the cruise boat took over an hour but felt rushed. Armed with a little inside knowledge, we decided to head back for another look. Away from the main tourist crush we wandered through the outdoor museum and marvelled at the White Chapel of Senusset (1965 BC), the Red Chapel of Hatshepsut ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Upper Egypt » Luxor

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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