Thebes - Nile River Valley, Egypt
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Thebes Nile River Valley
The capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Inludes monuments of Karnak and Luxor.
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- ... This was the main place of worsjip in the ancient city of Thebes ...
- ... Nowhere else in Egypt is there such a concentration of monuments from Pharaonic Egypt, as this was once Thebes, the capital of the New Kingdom - one of the most glorious periods in the history of the land ...
- ... Beginning with the Eightteenth Dynastyand ending with the Twentieth, the kings abandoned the Memphis area and built their tombs in Thebes ...
- ... Inevitably, the sheer touristic value of the archaeological wonders of Thebes draws the touts, like flies to honey, and the inescapable price dualities and rip-offs that Egypt seems to specialise in ...
- ... E Footnote: Karnak Temple features in the book Unforgettable Places To See, Ancient Thebes With Its Necropolis ( Valley Of The Kings) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...
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- Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
- Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt
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- The Necropolis of Thebes by Daz1999 from a blog titled Luxor - Hot Air ballooning
- Thebes at Aswan by Donstump1 from a blog titled Hot Times
- Ancient Thebes by Gypsyjessie from a blog titled One Tomb too many...
- Ancient Thebes by Boothy58 from a blog titled Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes
- Thebes by Mstef from a blog titled Luxor and the Valley of the Kings
- THEBES by Greekcypriot from a blog titled THE ANCIENT RUINS IN LUXOR
Geography of Ancient Egypt
Mr. Richey gives a quick introduction to the geography of ancient Egypt, discussing the importance of the Nile River and revealing the key locations of Egyptian landmarks and cities (Memphis, Thebes, Amarna). This will be most useful for World History and Geography students preparing for map quizzes on ancient Egypt.
Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Luxor - Egypt Travel Channel
The Valley of the Kings in Thebes can be reached from Luxor by a ferry across the Nile. It served as a royal burial place mainly for the 18 to 20 Dynasty (ca. 1550-1069 BC). The Valley of the Kings is a unique example of early Egyptian architecture and sculpture. 65 graves and pits have been discovered so far, but the valley still holds more hidden secrets.
Unfortunately, photography and filming is very difficult or completely forbidden. To protect the graves, only 3 graves can be visited at a time. Some are completely closed.
The highlight is of course the grave of Tutankhamun, which was found almost intact by Howard Carter in 1922.
In the video you see KV57, the grave of Horemheb (1319-1292 BC), a Pharaoh in the new empire.
Since 1979, the monuments of ancient Thebes are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Das Tal der Könige in Theben ist von Luxor aus mit der Fähre über den Nil zu erreichen. Es diente hauptsächlich von der 18. bis 20. Dynastie ( ca. 1550 -- 1069 v. Chr.) als königliche Grabstätte. Es ist ein einzigartiges Zeugnis von früh ägyptischer Baukunst und Bildhauerei. 65 Gräber und Gruben wurden bisher entdeckt, aber immer noch birgt das Tal weitere Geheimnisse.
Leider ist das Fotografieren und Filmen sehr erschwert bzw. ganz verboten. Zum Schutz der Gräber dürfen nur jeweils 3 Gräber besucht werden. Einige sind komplett geschlossen.
Höhepunkt ist natürlich das Grab von Tutanchamun, das 1922 von Howard Carter nahezu unversehrt gefunden wurde.
Im Video zu sehen ist KV57, das Grab von Haremhab (1319 - 1292 v. Chr.), Pharao im neuen Reich.
Seit 1979 zählen die Monumente des antiken Theben zum UNESCO Weltkulturerbe.
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EGYPT: Nile Cruise & Ancient Monuments (Luxor, Aswan, Giza)
Impression of Egypt along the Nile. More videos of the 7-day Nile Cruise:
Egyptian civilization have depended on the river Nile since ancient times. Most of the population and cities of Egypt lie along the Nile valley north of Aswan. Silt deposits from the Nile made the surrounding land fertile because the river overflowed its banks annually. The Ancient Egyptians cultivated and traded wheat, flax, papyrus and other crops around the Nile. The Nile was also a convenient and efficient means of transportation for people and goods. Nearly all the cultural and historical sites of Ancient Egypt are found along river banks.
The Nile was an important part of ancient Egyptian spiritual life and considered to be a causeway from life to death and the afterlife. The east was thought of as a place of birth and growth, and the west was considered the place of death. Thus, all tombs were west of the Nile, because the Egyptians believed that in order to enter the afterlife, they had to be buried on the side that symbolized death.
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Day 1 (00:35) - Hurghada to Luxor (by bus)
Day 2 (02:33) - Cruiseship MS Nile Odyssey; Karnak Temple; Luxor to Edfu
Day 3 (09:40) - Edfu to Kom Ombo; Kom Ombo Temple; Kom Ombo to Aswan
Day 4 (13:59) - ASWAN: Philae Temple; Aswan High Dam; Kitchener Island (botanic garden); Nubian village
Day 5 (22:57) - Abu Simbel Temples; Aswan to Edfu
Day 6 (28:45) - Edfu to Luxor; Esna lock; Luxor Temple; Luxor Museum
Day 7 (38:23) - LUXOR: Valley of the Kings; Alabaster factory; Hatshepsut Temple; Medinet Habu Temple; Colossi of Memnon; Luxor carriage ride
Extra (54:57) - CAIRO: Hurghada to Cairo (by bus); Egyptian Museum; Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
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The Colossi of Memnon (51:16) are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. For the past 3,400 years (since 1350 BC), they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor. Two shorter figures are carved into the front throne alongside his legs: these are his wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya. The side panels depict the Nile god Hapy.
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (55:30), known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo-Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. It houses the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.
Part of the collection will be moved to the new Grand Egyptian Museum set to open in 2020. It will house Tutankhamun's complete collection of between 4000 and 5000 artefacts, many of which are undergoing restoration and have never been displayed; the vast collection we have viewed at the old museum represents only about a third of the whole. The Grand Egyptian Museum is located on 50 hectares at Giza, two kilometres from the Grand Pyramids. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo will remain open.
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Filmed in March 2019 with the Panasonic HC-VX1 in full HD 1080p-50fps, mp4-format.
No tripod was used, it was not allowed (also there wouldn't be enough time during group excursions).
A videography ticket (EP 300) is needed to film inside the Abu Simbel Temples, Valley of the Kings, and museums.
To take pictures only in museums, a photography ticket is needed (EGP 50).
The cruise was booked via Corendon travel agency in the Netherlands/Holland.
1 week Nile Cruise - all inclusive:
1 week Nile Cruise + 1 week in resort (where we stayed)- all inclusive:
Optional (not included): Abu Simbel Temples (by bus), Kitchener's Island & Nubian village, Luxor Carriage ride, Luxor museum, Giza pyramids (by bus).
Our Corendon guide during the cruise was Essam Fayez (Egyptian nacionality). This excellent Dutch speaking guide contributed greatly to a fantastic holiday.
EGYPT: Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes). It was constructed approximately 1400 BCE.
Unlike the other temples in Luxor, Luxor temple is not dedicated to a cult god or a deified version of the king in death. Instead Luxor temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship; it may have been where many of the kings of Egypt were crowned.
To the rear of the temple are chapels built by Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty, and Alexander. Other parts of the temple were built by Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. During the Roman era, the temple and its surroundings were a legionary fortress and the home of the Roman government in the area. During the Roman period a chapel inside the Luxor Temple originally dedicated to goddess Mut was transformed in to a Tetrarchy cult chapel and later in to a church.
Luxor temple was built with sandstone. This sandstone from the Gebel el-Silsila region, which is located in South-Western Egypt, is referred to as Nubian Sandstone. This sandstone was used for the construction for monuments in Upper Egypt as well as in the course of past and current restoration works.
The Avenue of Sphinxes that links the Luxor and Karnak temples is being restored.
The Mosque of Abu Haggag stands atop the ruins of Luxor Temple, just inside the entrance.
March 17, 2019
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Ancient Monuments of Egypt in 4K Ultra HD
The stunning sites and monuments of Ancient Egypt, built between 4.6 and 2 thousand years ago.
Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
- Pyramid fields of Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur
- Ancient Thebes (Luxor) with its necropolis
- Nubian monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae.
Locations in the video: The Pyramids of Giza (0:01) - built for the pharaohs Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chefren), The Sphynx, Khufu Solar Boat (1:03), Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara (2:11), Dahshur- Sneferu's Red Pyramid (2:46), Dahshur-Bent Pyramid (3:16), Ancient Thebes/Luxor: Karnak Temple (3:47), Luxor Temple (6:23), Valley of the Kings (7:24), Hatshepsut Temple (8:28), Colossi of Memnon (9:13), Baloon Flight over the West Bank of Nile (9:31), Deir el-Medina (11:47), Medinet Habu Temple (12:14), Ramesseum (13:59), Temple of Edfu (14:52), Temple of Kom Ombo (15:28), Aswan: Philae Temples (16:38), Abu Simbel (18:03).
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Egypt ~ Legends of the Nile; River Cruise
Gaze in awe at the Pyramids of Giza, the only monuments remaining of the Seven Wonders of the World, on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Egypt. This 10-night journey features four nights aboard a luxury ship on the Nile River. An expert Egyptologist will be at your side throughout this experience as you discover ancient Egypt's other wonders: the Valley of the Kings, including the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Great Temple of Ramses and so much more. Explore the fascinating Egyptian Museum, see the artifacts of ancient Thebes at the Luxor Museum, and learn how ancient treasures are restored and preserved at the Oriental Institute's Chicago House in Luxor. Also, enjoy a tour of Cairo, featuring some of the city's most impressive mosques and its Coptic Christian churches. This small-group trip includes flights to Luxor and Abu Simbel and an extensive meal program with wine at dinner. We hope you'll join us!
Luxor, Egypt - World's Greatest Open Air Museum by the Nile
Luxor, Egypt - The city on the east bank of the Nile River that is rich with lots of historical tombs, museums, monuments, and temples that made it the world's greatest open air museum. Luxor is the place where the kings and queens of old Egypt were crowned.
Luxor, Egypt, is the city that tourists visit for two different reasons: first of all it is filled with lots of historical museums and temples which people get astonished by. Second, being placed by the Nile River give this city a different look and atmosphere, one that make people happy with the view which they might as well receive from their hotel rooms.
There are several things we have seen in this city, the one that is really considered an open air museum because every single direction one tends to look in, there is something to be spotted. The ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand in the middle of the modern city, which was the site of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.
On the opposite side across the Nile River, there are the monuments, temples, and tombs of the west bank Necropolis, which include the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most famous landmarks of Luxor that tourists from all over the world come to see.
The west bank of Luxor has always been the main area for cemeteries and mortuary temples, and this is a role that has not been changed till these days. Luxor Temple is one of the sites that is also considered different since this ancient Egyptian complex is a place where people get to walk in between those long pillars and just think about how the Pharaohs managed to build them; this place is where many of the kings of Egypt where crowned.
Among the different sites which one will have to visit in Luxor, Egypt, Karnak Temple is on the list and it is considered a vast open air museum and the second ancient religious in the world, making Luxor a place that stands on top due to the different ancient historical treasures that it carries.
Generally speaking, there are several things one should see in Luxor and which are divided between the west bank and the east bank. In the West Bank, there is the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Madinet Habu (memorial temple of Ramses III), the Ramseseum (memorial temple of Ramses II), Tombs of the Nobles, Deir Al-Bahri which is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Malkata (palace of Amenophis III) as well as Colossi of Memnon (memorial temple of Amenophis III).
On the other side, those attractions found on the east bank include Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, and the Mummification Museum.
For those who plan to travel to Luxor, Egypt, they always include Aswan in this plan because they are next to one another and they could even book a room in a Nile Cruise that will take them through Luxor and Aswan and show them the historical landmarks during the trip by stopping at these spots and letting the tourists come down and enjoy the place - they could even book the whole thing with a tour guide.
Getting the chance to see the different monuments, temples, and museums is the number one reason behind heading to Luxor, Egypt, but some people plan to make this trip extraordinary with doing any of the activities which they might not get the chance to do anywhere else, such as riding the air balloon or else riding a horse carriage. In Aswan, make sure to go and enjoy the Nubian life if you have the time to, because the colors of the place will make you feel like you want to stay there forever.
Egypt is one of the countries that is stuffed with lots of historical places for the tourists to visit and come across but most of those who choose Egypt as their destination tend to start with Cairo, so if your trip is going to start there, you have to know that a train to Luxor will take about 12 hours and is considered very tiring, so you could better book a plane ticket. In addition to that, the weather in Egypt is usually hot in summer but when it comes to Luxor and Aswan, this hotness is doubled, so it is better to come in winter or the first days of spring.
This was our experience in Luxor, Egypt, so tell us how was yours if you have been there? Since we want our trips to Egypt to be different, we think that checking Al Fayoum ( or heading to Alexandria ( should be our next plans, or we could even surf the internet and search for the other cities or places in Egypt which are known with famous landmarks or activities which we might be able to visit.
At Connolly Cove channel, you will be able to receive several recommendations and suggestions for the places to visit in the countries you are planning to travel to. We are mainly focused on Ireland and Northern Ireland but lately we decided to expand to other countries that we even managed to reach Egypt eventually and see it differently, and here we are in Luxor this time.
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis (UNESCO/TBS)
Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height.
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Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis (UNESCO/TBS)
Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height.
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The Ancient City of Thebes Known today as Luxor, Egypt
Sites from Luxor, Egypt are shown: The Valley of the KIngs, The Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Karnak.
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis (UNESCO/NHK)
Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height.
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EGYPT: Valley of the Kings - Luxor
The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where rock cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt).
The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern Luxor), within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. It consists of two valleys, East Valley (where the majority of the royal tombs are situated) and West Valley (only one tomb is open to the public).
The Valley was used for primary burials for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC. It contains at least 63 tombs, beginning with Thutmose I (or possibly earlier, during the reign of Amenhotep I) and ending with Ramesses X or XI, although non-Royal burials continued in usurped tombs.
Only about 20 of the tombs actually contain the remains of kings. The remains of nobles and of the royal family, together with unmarked pits and embalming caches, make up the rest. Around the time of Ramesses I (ca. 1301 BC) construction commenced in the separate Valley of the Queens.
The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology and give clues as to the beliefs and funerary rituals of the period. Almost all of the tombs seem to have been opened and robbed in antiquity, but they still give an idea of the opulence and power of the pharaohs.
The tombs were constructed and decorated by the workers of the village of Deir el-Medina. The daily lives of these workers are quite well known and are recorded in tombs and official documents.
In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun (with its rumours of the curse of the pharaohs), and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. In 1979, it became a World Heritage Site, along with the rest of the Theban Necropolis. Exploration, excavation and conservation continues in the valley.
Most of the tombs are not open to the public (18 of the tombs can be opened, but they are rarely open at the same time), and officials occasionally close those that are open for restoration work. Tour guides are no longer allowed to lecture inside the tombs, and visitors are expected to proceed quietly and in single file through the tombs. This is to minimize time in the tombs and prevent the crowds from damaging the surfaces of the decoration.
El Qurn is the highest point (420 m) in the Theban Hills. It has an almost pyramidal shape when viewed from the entrance to the Valley of the Kings, and therefore some Egyptologists believe it may have been the reason for choosing the location as a royal necropolis.
March 18, 2019
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Last year, in 2017, National Geographic reported that archaeologists from Egypt and Germany had discovered a huge eight-metre statue submerged in ground water in Cairo. The statue at first was believed to depict Pharaoh Ramses II, who ruled Egypt over 3,000 years ago and was one of the country’s most powerful leaders.
8. Elite Tombs in Luxor
The discovery of two ancient tombs in the southern city of Luxor surprised the world and brought new buzz to Egypt in 2017. Located in the the Draa Abul Naga necropolis, this area is famous for its temples and burial grounds. It is close to the Valley of the Kings where many of ancient Egypt's pharaohs were buried.
7. A Nubian King
In 2008, the remains of a mysterious 2,600-year-old statue were discovered in a temple at Dangeil, along the Nile River in Sudan.
However, archeologists found only parts of the statue, which meant they could not identify who it was until years later. The temple where the remains were found are believed to have once been dedicated to the Egyptian Amun.
6. The Ankhesenpepi Pyramid
Archaeologists have discovered the first evidence of a long-lost satellite pyramid for the ancient Egyptian Queen Ankhesenpepi II. She was considered the most important Egyptian queen of the 6th Dynasty around 2,350 BC. She and her sister Ankhesenpepi I were both married to Pharaoh Pepi I. While the names might seem like a huge coincidence, it is most likely that they both took on the same name when they married.
5. Remains of a Musician
In Timna, Israel, archaeologists discovered the mysterious remains of a pregnant woman from 3,200 years ago. This biblical-era site supposedly never had any female visitors and during the time of her the place was controlled by Egypt. This discovery last year challenged the historical understanding of experts.
4. The Statue of Ptah
In 2014, archaeologists discovered a pit full of ancient goodies! Among them, a statue of the Egyptian Ptah, alongside a beautiful carved cat, a sphinx, and a Baboon.
Ptah was the of craftsmen and sculptors and was worshipped in a temple at Karnak.
3. Tutankhamen’s Camping Bed
When famous archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tut’s tomb in 1922, he also discovered some furniture in his treasury. While this might not sound that exciting compared to everything that was found, it definitely deserves its own mention.
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1. The Two Brothers
In 1907, the findings of two mystery mummies left researchers perplexed for decades, but now, thanks to DNA sequencing, scientist have finally solved the mystery!! The pair’s burial site was discovered in, a village 250 miles south of Cairo. They were found by Egyptian workmen directed
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Abydos - Nile River Valley, Egypt
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Abydos Nile River Valley
Once the cult center of Osiris, god of the dead, this was considered the holiest of Egyptian towns in Pharaonic times. Today this area contains the Cenotaph Temple of Seti I, one of the most intact temples remaining in Egypt that was built between 1294-1279 BC.
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- ... So what did we do today? With police escort behind and in front, we continued on the Abydos ...
- ... Abydos was definitely worth the trek ...
- ... During the day, my Luxor guide Mahmoud and I joined the tourist convoy to Denderah and Abydos ...
- ... He had canvassed all the other drivers while we busy in Abydos, and came up with an English-language tape ...
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- Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
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- Another Horus relief, Abydos temple by Mike-christelle from a blog titled Luxor, the temple freaks heaven
- Denderah and Abydos by Lynnster from a blog titled The Winter Palace, Denderah and Abydos
- Reliefs at Abydos by Freya691 from a blog titled Tour of Abydos & Dendara
- Abydos by Freya691 from a blog titled Tour of Abydos & Dendara
20 Unopened Ancient Egyptian Coffins Discovered & the Search for Nefertiti | Ancient Architects
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Archaeologists have discovered more than 20 ancient wooden coffins near the Egyptian city of Luxor, with brightly coloured decorations still clearly visible.
According to the press statement, they were discovered as the ancient Egyptians left them, totally undisturbed and intact.
They were found at the Theban necropolis of Al-Assasif on the River Nile’s West Bank an the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities say it is one of the largest and most important discoveries in recent years.
Generally, nobles and high officials were buried at the site during pharaonic times and although officials are yet to disclose the period the coffins date from, it is likely they are from the late period.
This find comes less than a week after Egyptian authorities published details of another major discovery in Luxor. Archaeologists discovered an ancient industrial site that was once used to produce decorative items, funerary furniture and pottery for royal tombs.
Not many people know what is happening in Egypt right now, and although the headlines reach the western media, there is so much more activity underway and it is being lead by Dr Zahi Hawass.
He is currently searching for the tomb of Queen Nefertiti and the tomb of Queen Ankhesenamun, the wife of Tutankhamen and they are expecting to find them between the tombs of King Amenhotep III and King Ay.
The new Grand Egyptian Museum opens next year, which, aside from the Giza Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings, will be the main focal point for the tourists. In all honesty, Egypt needs a major new find now more than ever and although the finding of 20 unopened coffins and a workshop have hit the headlines in the western media, such finds won’t do a great deal for tourism. They need a new, huge royal find to drive tourism to the new museum and by the extent of the work currently underway, they may well just find it.
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Colossi of Memnon - Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
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Colossi Of Memnon Luxor
Two enthroned statues of Amenhotep III, each soaring more than 60 feet into the sky, are the first monuments visitors see on arriving in the West Bank.
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- ... We reached a lace where we had breakfast pretty early on and after that we headed onwards to the Colossi of Memnon ...
- ... Putting that aside, once again we went on the organized tour to Valley of the Kings, Hathepshuts Temple and the Colossi of Memnon ...
- ... First stop was the the Colossi of Memnon which were huge seated statues which are the only remaining parts of what was an enormous temple ...
- ... On the way back we stopped at the Colossi of Memnon which is two huge stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and are almost 3500 years old ...
- ... From there it's about 3km and past the Colossi of Memnon (which was covered with scaffolding and looking pretty weatherbeaten) before you get to the ticket office and make your bulk ticket ...
- ... London Gatwick to Luxor Tuesday Valley of the Kings Valley of the Queens The Colossi of Memnon The Temple of Queen Hatshipsut ...
- ... From here we stopped at the massive 2 statues the Colossi of Memnon which are all that remain from a massive temple complex built there ...
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- One of the Colossi of Memnon (Amenhotep III) by Daz1999 from a blog titled Luxor - a long day and lots seen
- In front of the Colossi of Memnon. by Annalisamurray from a blog titled The Hot Sun In Luxor, Egypt
- Sebastian with Colossi of Memnon by Fiseb from a blog titled Luxor Temples
- The Colossi of Memnon from above by Daz1999 from a blog titled Luxor - Hot Air ballooning
- The Colossi of Memnon by Jaredwall from a blog titled Luxor (Thebes)
- The colossi of Memnon by Lostalready from a blog titled Luxor
- _Colossi of Memnon by Pachi from a blog titled The West Bank
- Colossi of Memnon 1 by Adisyl from a blog titled Day 20 (Luxor)
- Colossi of Memnon by Ggrimsle from a blog titled Luxor's west bank
- Colossi of Memnon by Justinrowe from a blog titled Ancient Splendour, Modern Havoc
- Colossi of Memnon by Chris.cesca from a blog titled Cruising but not for a bruising
- Colossi of Memnon by Ndsquirrel from a blog titled Trust in Hoda
- Colossi of Memnon by Adisyl from a blog titled Day 20 (Luxor)
- Colossi of Memnon by Davidandamy from a blog titled Luxury in Luxor
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3500 years old Luxor Temple Egypt
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The LUXOR TEMPLE is a temple complex located in the city of Thebes, the ancient capital of Egypt during the time of the New Kingdom. Thebes is located in Upper Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile River. Construction of the temple was begun by the pharaoh Amenhotep III and was completed by Tutankhamen. After completion, the temple complex was continually developed by other pharaohs like Ramesses II and outside conquerors like Alexander the Great. Temples during the New Kingdom were constructed as places of religious worship, dedicated to certain gods of the Egyptian pantheon. The Luxor Temple was dedicated to the king of the Egyptian gods Amon-Ra.
Constructive Features
The Luxor Temple is constructed of sandstone blocks from Nubia, in southwest Egypt. The temple complex is surrounded by mud-brick walls, symbolic of the separation between the world and the sacred realm of the gods. Temple design during the New Kingdom exhibited a set of common design features in temple construction. The Temple of Luxor exhibits many of the features typical of temple construction during the New Kingdom. One must first pass through the pylon to enter the temple.
Recorded : July 2019
Music: Marianas by Quincas Moreira. Some Changes were made.
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