Horus

Edfu and Luxor

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November 9th 2009
It’s Sunday morning … I’m back on track. We’re in Edfu, or ancient Djeba as it was once called. Ahmed tells us we’re going to the Temple of Horus, the falcon headed god. Usually we walk or get in a van. Not this time. Waiting at the dock are horse and buggy after horse and buggy. The buggies are black with silver trim, some decorated more than others. Lots of colorful dangles. I’m lik ... 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