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| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Figures on the Hypostyle Hall. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns, 34m high and is large enough to fit St Peter's in Rome or St Paul's in London. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Carvings and writing. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Detail of the battle of Megido waged by Tuthmosis II. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The 500m long temple complex is second only to Angkor (Cambodia) in size. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The temple is enormous with many parts. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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View of the obylisk. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Sanctuary built by Philip Arrhidaeus, a successor of Alexander the Great. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Sanctuary built by Philip Arrhidaeus, a successor of Alexander the Great. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Arch. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Fragments of royal statues. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The temple covers an enormous area. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Two obylisks. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Detail of columns. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Alexander the Great. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The complex consists of many structures. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Some buildings are only foundations. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
|
Karnak Temple |
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The temple complex contains a sacred pond. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
|
Karnak Temple |
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An inscription about a treaty between Ramesses II and the Hittites. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
|
Karnak Temple |
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An obylisk that is 27.5m high and weighs 320 tonnes. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The Propylon. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
|
Karnak Temple |
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The entrance to the Propylon. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
|
Karnak Temple |
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The outside wall of the Temple of Khuousu. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The Temple of Ptah has six gates. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The six gates of the Temple of Ptah were built in 1500 BCE, 600 BCE, 230 BCE, 100 BCE, 70 BCE and 50. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The Temple of Ptah has very ornate columns. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Delicate reliefs and writing. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Some of the structures in the complex are very substantial. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Reliefs showing figures and heiroglyphs. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The ringed heiroglyphs are the names of pharoes. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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Figures and heiroglyphs. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Karnak Temple |
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The Festival Hall of Tuthmosis III was later used as a church. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ferries connect the parts of Luxor across the River Nile. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Nile ferry. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The valleys around Luxor. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
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The Valley of the Kings where Egyptian rulers were buried between 1567 BCE and 1085 BCE. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
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64 tombs have been located in the valley. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Ramesses IX |
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Ramesses IX died in 1123 BCE. The sky goddess, Nut protecting the boat taking the king to the afterworld. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Ramesses IX |
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The text from the Book of the Dead, prayers to protect the king's soul. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Merenptah |
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The tomb of Merenptah who died in 1223 BCE. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Merenptah |
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Steps lead 80m into the earth where there are five coridors and two halls. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Merenptah |
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The halls are covered in paintings. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Merenptah |
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Stories of the king. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Merenptah |
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The king before Re, the Sun god. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Merenptah |
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Steps lead to the main chamber. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Merenptah |
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The red granite sarcophagus. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Horemheb |
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The tomb of Horemheb who died in 1320 BCE is deep within the earth and features an array of gods and goddesses: Hathor, Isis, Osiris, Anubis and Horus. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Tuthmosis III |
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The tomb of Tuthmosis III who died in 1450 BCE has an entrance high in the cliff. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Tuthmosis III |
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Boat carrying the king to the afterlife. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Tuthmosis III |
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The burial chamber. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Tuthmosis III |
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Delicate paintings. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Amenhotep II |
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The tomb of Amenhotep II (died 1425 BCE) was excavated in 1898. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Kings |
Tomb of Amenhotep II |
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The tomb entrance. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The Colossi of Memnon sit in a field and were once in front of a temple. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The Colossi of Memnon are 21.3m high statues of Amenhotep III. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
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The Valley of the Queens contains the tombs of queens (after 1320 BCE) and princes. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
Tomb of Prince Amun-Hir-Khopshef |
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The tomb of Amun-Hir-Khopshef, son of Ramesses III. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
Tomb of Prince Amun-Hir-Khopshef |
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Gods on the tomb walls. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
Tomb of Prince Kha'Emwesset |
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The tomb of Prince Kha'Emwesset, son of Rameses III. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
Tomb of Prince Kha'Emwesset |
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Wall paintings. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
Tomb of Prince Kha'Emwesset |
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Wall paintings of the prince. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
Tomb of Prince Kha'Emwesset |
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Beautifully preserved wall paintings. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
Tomb of Prince Kha'Emwesset |
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Wall paintings of people and deities. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
Valley of the Queens |
Tomb of Prince Kha'Emwesset |
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The wall paintings in the tomb are very well preserved. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The valleys around Luxor are dotted with small settlements. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Desert village. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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The Ramesseum was built by Ramesses II. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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The Ramesseum was built after the Battle of Kadesh (against the Hittites c 1300 BCE). |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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Much of the complex is in ruins. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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Square pillars. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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Large rocks used in the construction. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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Round columns. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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Statues of Ramesses II. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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Granite head of Ramesses II. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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The Ramesseum was built by Ramesses II and dates from c 1300 BCE. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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Stories on the outer wall. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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Relief showing Ramesses II. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Ramesseum |
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View from the complex. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Village near the Ramesseum. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The Nile. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Desert village. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Dirt track on the West bank of the Nile. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Islamic school. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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The magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Hatshepsut reigned between 1503 BCE and 1482 BCE. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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The temple is on two levels with a ramp. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Workers restoring the temple. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Hatshepsut was one of ancient Egypt's few queens. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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The temple was built around 1480 BCE. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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The temple is at the foot of a cliff. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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The interior is covered with paintings. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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The god, Anubis. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Painted figures. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Offerings. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Paintings of plants. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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The sky goddess. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Horus. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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The cow headed goddess, Hathor. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Carved columns. |
1986 |
| Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Statue of the queen. |
1986 |
were added from 1 January 2023.