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Category Archives: Ancient Stones
PICTURE OF THE WEEK – SHAME ON US!
IS THIS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN HONOR THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS FOR SHARING THEIR CULTURE WITH US? More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Ancient Stones, Art, Egypt, Luxor
Tagged Cleanliness, Disrespect, Garbage, Honor, Temples, Waste
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WAITING FOR TOURISTS- PHOTO OF THE WEEK
The political upheaval over the last five years has reduced tourism in Egypt, but the crash of the Russian plane over the Sinai a few month ago, resulting in travel bans by Russia and the UK has brought Egypt’s tourism to a … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Government, Luxor, Tourism
Tagged Airlines, Beaches, Fear, Russia, Sharm El-Sheikh, tourists, United Kingdom
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – EVERLASTING BEAUTY
THIS BEAUTIFUL SMILE CAPTURED THOUSAND OF YEARS AGO IS STILL WELCOMING US IN THE TEMPLE OF KARNAK TODAY! More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Ancient Stones, Art, Egypt, Temple of Karnak, Tourism
Tagged Beauty Youth, happiness, Smiles, Stone Carvings, Sunshine
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – WHAT A SHAME
We are fortunate that the Ancient Egyptians left us such wonders to admire as these beautiful column bases in the back courtyard in the Temple at Medina Habu on the West Bank of the Nile near Luxor Is leaving our … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Pharaohs
Tagged Ancient Temples, Garbage, Medina Habu, Respect, tourists, water
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MEDINA HABU – WHERE IS THE TOILET?
Tourists are always concerned about where the bathrooms are. And it is one of the details tour guides never forget to mention – I suppose it makes people feel comfortable and avoids unnecessary delays. The morning I visited Medina Habu* I was not … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Bath Houses, Europe, France, Medina Habu, New Kingdom, Ramesses III, Toilet. Bathroom
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – NO FACE NEEDED
The thousand of years since Pharaoh Ramses II was alive have robbed his statue in the Temple of Karnak of its face – but even without it, he has lost none of his might! Time has been kinder to his wife who is … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Art, Egypt, Luxor, Pharaohs, Temple of Karnak
Tagged Ancient Egypt, Chief Qujeen, Power, Ramses II, Statues, Temple of Karnak
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PYRAMIDS WITHOUT YANNI AND WITHOUT SUNSHINE
The sun doesn’t always shine and Yanni doesn’t always play! Never had I seen Amun Ra, the Sun God, hide his golden, warm rays behind dark clouds developing into a thunderstorm, strong winds, and rain. I only knew the Pyramids bathed in sunshine … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Boats, Cairo, Egypt, Pyramids
Tagged Giza Plateau, Pyramids.Solar Boat(Khufu's Boat), Rain, Thunderstorm. Clouds. Weather
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CAN MODERN TECHNOLOGY SOLVE ANCIENT MYSTERIES?
Egypt’s Minister of Antiquities reveals to Ahram Online details of ‘Scan Pyramids’ project Al Ahram Oct. 21, 2015 Entitled Scan Pyramids, an international project to uncover the secrets of the pyramids, is to be implemented at the end of October, … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, HABIBTI YA MASR, Pyramids
Tagged 3D photos, Bent Pyramid, Cosmic Rays, Dashur, King Senefru, Scans
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QUEEN HATSHEPSUT’S MAGIC
Pharaoh Hatshepsut ruled Egypt for more than 20 years. She was the longest reigning female in Egypt’s history, and considered one of Egypt’s most successful pharaohs. During her reign, unlike other rulers of the 18th dynasty, she was more interested in ensuring economic prosperity, … Continue reading
PHOTO OF THE WEEK – KARNAK TEMPLE AT NIGHT
When visiting Egypt a must see always is the Temple of Karnak in Luxor. And I am sure that most of you who have visited Egypt did see this wonderful testimony of the Ancient World. But did you see it at night? – The Sound … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Pharaohs, Temple of Karnak
Tagged Karnak, Magic, Mystery of Ancient Temples, Nightlife, Pharaoh
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