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Egypt's temples
 
Textbook on wall teaching ladies how to give birth to child
 
Horus
 
Key of Life

       Above:           Kom Ombo Temple - it's the only temple worshiping two gods: Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon.

 

 

      Below:         Edfu Temple - Dedicated to Horus, it is the 2nd largest temple in Egypt and the best preserved.

 
Belly Button
 
These walls are gigantic
 
Waterlilies

Colossi of Memnon - Built 3400 years ago, the two statues are right next to a sugar cane field, The statues represented king Memnon, and they say the sound made by wind blowing in the cracks resembles the voice of Memnon greeting his mother Eos.

Above:

Valley of Kings - Ancient Egyptians chose this secluded site to bury dozens of pharaohs.  They also said this mountain looked like a pyramid.

 

Below:

Queen Hatshepsut's Temple - set against the rock face of the hills.  Though masculine looking, the statues represent the queen. Many of the  paintings are still in colors.  I especially loved the starry night scene painted on the ceiling.

 
Starry Night

Below: Luxor Temple. 

The temple was built for numerous Egyptian gods and pharaohs.  It also hosts a Muslim mosque (Mosque of Yusuf Abu al-Haggag) and a Christian sanctuary built by Romans inside.  The temple is dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu, and until 1885 it was buried under Luxor town, with only these tall obelisks and heads of statues sticking out.  There is a Avenue of Sphinx with 32 Sphinx's on each side.  There is a Hypostyle Hall (with columns) and the Sanctuary of Amun's Barge was built by Alexander the Great.  The temple, is built right next to Nile.  

 
Obelisk
 
Something seems quite disturbing about this one I wonder what the story was...
 
This is the muslim temple which is situated on the second floor. The two doors are on second floor... I don't know how they can get in.

Below: Karnak Temple

The largest in Egypt.  Ancient Egyptians called it "The Most Perfect of Places".  Covering more than 100 acres, the temple was a collaborative work completed by several Pharaohs.  Highlights of the temple include the Avenue of Rams, the Great Hypostyle Hall with a forest of massive columns.  There are in total 134 giant columns and they were built over 3000 years ago.  Other notable parts are the two obelisks, the sacred beetle, and the sacred lake. 

 
The tiny statue is Ramesses' wife.
COMMENTS
Charlespop said at 6:51 a.m. on Oct 21, 2007:
Cool !
Tishfish said at 8:45 a.m. on Oct 21, 2007:
Knowing that I'll never be in this country, thannk you for sharing these. Great shots :)))
Oldbogus said at 9:38 a.m. on Oct 21, 2007:
3000 years for a construction project! Most nations don't even last that long!

These are very impressive structures and you captured the scale of them very well! Thanks for sharing your wonderful trip.
Jmhoying said at 10:11 a.m. on Oct 21, 2007:
Thanks for sharing all these great images. Looks like a great place to visit.
Tamkatie said at 12:25 p.m. on Oct 21, 2007:
Very educational. Wish I was there.
Candlepower said at 12:51 p.m. on Oct 21, 2007:
Love this! Have always wanted to go to Egypt. Was interested to see how much of the paint was still on the stutues and wall paintings. Thank You!
Hhwind said at 5:22 p.m. on Dec 15, 2007:
Wow great pictures and thanks for sharing, like the info provided
Swedfinn said at 6:21 p.m. on Jan 4, 2008:
Thanks for sharing these great pictures and a good history lesson!
Decoy said at 11:50 p.m. on Jan 4, 2008:
I've always wanted to go here. This tabblo is super! =) I'll come back for more close-up-study! Thanks for sharing
Gazelle said at 2:15 p.m. on Jul 31, 2008:
Superbe tabblo qui reflète à merveille la grandeur et la splendeur de l'Egypte!un grand merci car j'affectionne tout particulièrement ce pays.
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