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Province State |
Region |
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Description |
Year Taken |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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Hathor. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42275.jpg) |
Detailed scene of the queen with Hathor. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42276.jpg) |
Rear view of the temple from the top of the cliff. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The desert preserves countless archeological sites. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42278.jpg) |
Trails leading up the mountains. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42279.jpg) |
The region is famous for its tombs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Senefer |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42280.jpg) |
The tomb of Senefer (an official who died in 1450 BCE). |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Senefer |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel01613.jpg) |
The tomb of Senefer has grapes painted on a rough ceiling to give a 3D effect. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Kha'emhet |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42281.jpg) |
The tomb of Kha'emhet, royal scribe and oversee-er of the granaries (died c 1400 BCE). |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Kha'emhet |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42282.jpg) |
Writing. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Ramose |
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Paintings in the tomb of Ramose, vizir and governor of Thebes (died 1380 BCE). |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Ramose |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42285.jpg) |
Beautiful relief work. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Ramose |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42286.jpg) |
Two women. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Dry river bed. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The valleys of Thebes. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42283.jpg) |
Rural scene. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42289.jpg) |
Medinat Habu is a walled enclosure containing Luxor's second largest temple. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42290.jpg) |
The complex is enormous. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42291.jpg) |
The complex is set in the desert. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42292.jpg) |
The walls are covered with carvings. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Amun |
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The Temple of Amun. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Amun |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42294.jpg) |
The temple is one of several in the walled enclosure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Amun |
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Carved walls. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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The entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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The temple is covered with reliefs depicting military campaigns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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Reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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The Pylon is 65m long and 27m high. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel01612.jpg) |
The 27m high wall showing the ruler crushing his enemies. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42300.jpg) |
Osirid figures damaged by Christrians. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42301.jpg) |
Reliefs showing military campaigns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42302.jpg) |
Reliefs in the first court. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42303.jpg) |
Osirid figure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42304.jpg) |
Calyx capitals. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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The first court. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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Columns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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Carved columns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42308.jpg) |
Gateway. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42309.jpg) |
Inscription describing the battle with the sea peoples. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42310.jpg) |
View from a courtyard. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42311.jpg) |
Painted alcoves. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42312.jpg) |
Painted reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42313.jpg) |
View of the valley. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42314.jpg) |
Reliefs on the walls. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42315.jpg) |
One of the courtyards is the Hypostyle Hall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42316.jpg) |
Wall of reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42317.jpg) |
Ruined temple. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42318.jpg) |
Statues. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42319.jpg) |
Carved columns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42320.jpg) |
Scenes from Syrian and Mediterranean wars. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42321.jpg) |
Wall of reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42322.jpg) |
Bird and cartouche. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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King and preist. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Pharoe bashing his enemies. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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The walls of the enclosure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42326.jpg) |
Isolated building. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42327.jpg) |
The entrance to the enclosure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42328.jpg) |
Blue Nile, green irrigated area, yellow desert. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42329.jpg) |
The fertile region near the Nile quickly becomes desert. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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High cliffs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Dramatic hills. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The desert. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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High and sheer cliffs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Settlements. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42335.jpg) |
Stone structure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Desert hills. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42337.jpg) |
Dramatic hills and valleys. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42351.jpg) |
Edfu is a town in the south of the country. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42352.jpg) |
Street scene. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42353.jpg) |
Hardware shop. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42354.jpg) |
Street stall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42355.jpg) |
Camels being taken to market. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42356.jpg) |
The Temple of Horus is one of the best preserved in Egypt. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42357.jpg) |
The temple was completed in 57 BCE. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42358.jpg) |
The temple took 200 years to build. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42359.jpg) |
The ankh or Egyptian cross. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42360.jpg) |
Basalt statue. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42361.jpg) |
Decorated wall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42362.jpg) |
Animal deity with a figure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42363.jpg) |
Ptolemy XIII in Egyptian pose. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42364.jpg) |
The Hypostyle Hall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel01617.jpg) |
The Hypostyle Hall has 18 columns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42366.jpg) |
The pillars in the Hypostyle Hall are beautifully carved. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42365.jpg) |
Offerings on the interior wall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42367.jpg) |
The central shrine. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42368.jpg) |
The granite shrine to Horus. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42369.jpg) |
The walls of the temple are covered in reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42370.jpg) |
The goddess Hathor. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42371.jpg) |
Figures of Horus. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42372.jpg) |
The courtyard. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42373.jpg) |
Stone wall with figures. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42374.jpg) |
Columns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42375.jpg) |
The relief work is excellent. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42376.jpg) |
Detail of the symbols. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42377.jpg) |
Making offerings. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel01618.jpg) |
Wall relief. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42378.jpg) |
Horus. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Daraw |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42379.jpg) |
The village of Daraw is between Luxor and Aswan. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Daraw |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42380.jpg) |
Daraw is famous for its market. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Daraw |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42381.jpg) |
Rope seller. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Daraw |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel42382.jpg) |
The market is very traditional. |
1986 |