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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 |
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Detailed scene of the queen with Hathor. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Temple of Hatshepsut |
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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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Trails leading up the mountains. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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The region is famous for its tombs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Senefer |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Beautiful relief work. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Tombs of the Nobles |
Tomb of Ramose |
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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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Rural scene. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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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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The complex is enormous. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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The complex is set in the desert. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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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 |
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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 |
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The 27m high wall showing the ruler crushing his enemies. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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Osirid figures damaged by Christrians. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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Reliefs showing military campaigns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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Reliefs in the first court. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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Osirid figure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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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 |
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Gateway. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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Inscription describing the battle with the sea peoples. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
Temple of Ramesses III |
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View from a courtyard. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Painted alcoves. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Painted reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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View of the valley. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Reliefs on the walls. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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One of the courtyards is the Hypostyle Hall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Wall of reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Ruined temple. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Statues. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Carved columns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Scenes from Syrian and Mediterranean wars. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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Wall of reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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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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Isolated building. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
Medinat Habu |
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The entrance to the enclosure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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Blue Nile, green irrigated area, yellow desert. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Luxor |
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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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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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Dramatic hills and valleys. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Edfu is a town in the south of the country. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Street scene. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Hardware shop. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Street stall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Camels being taken to market. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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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 |
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The temple was completed in 57 BCE. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The temple took 200 years to build. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The ankh or Egyptian cross. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Basalt statue. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Decorated wall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Animal deity with a figure. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Ptolemy XIII in Egyptian pose. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The Hypostyle Hall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The Hypostyle Hall has 18 columns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The pillars in the Hypostyle Hall are beautifully carved. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Offerings on the interior wall. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The central shrine. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The granite shrine to Horus. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The walls of the temple are covered in reliefs. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The goddess Hathor. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Figures of Horus. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The courtyard. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Stone wall with figures. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Columns. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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The relief work is excellent. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Detail of the symbols. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Making offerings. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Wall relief. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Edfu |
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Temple of Horus |
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Horus. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Daraw |
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The village of Daraw is between Luxor and Aswan. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Daraw |
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Daraw is famous for its market. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Daraw |
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Rope seller. |
1986 |
Egypt |
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Daraw |
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The market is very traditional. |
1986 |