Tag Archives: Luxor

The Snake Charmer

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Brigitte Nioche

It was a hot afternoon in Luxor and we had just finished lunch. Our driver Ahmed came to pick us up, but we did not have a real destination for the rest of the afternoon. Suddenly Liz got an idea. … Continue reading →

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Ancient Mymmy discovered near Luxor

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Brigitte Nioche

Ancient Egyptian mummy discovered ‘in very good condition’ Spanish archaeologists find remains in tomb said to date from between 1075BC and 664BC near Luxor in southern Egypt Sarcophagus containing the mummy that has been found near Luxor. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images … Continue reading →

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IT IS A MATTER OF SIZE – BIGGER THAN LIFE AND BIGGER THAN MAN

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Brigitte Nioche

CAN YOU FIND THE PERSON IN THIS PICTURE? HOW MANY MEN MUST IT HAVE TAKEN TO BUILT THESE COLUMNS? STANDING NEXT TO THEM ONE REALLY FEELS HUMBLED – I DID. More from Egypt soon Brigitte

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – WAS RAMSES II REALLY THAT TALL?

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Brigitte Nioche

………….OR ARE THESE TOURISTS  MIDGETS ? This Statue of Ramses II is standing at Karnak Temple. The small statue between his legs is his son. More from Egypt soon Brigitte

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK – PHARAOHS AND CELL PHONES

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Brigitte Nioche

Who is this guard talking to? Could it be that pharaohs have cell phones too now? More from Egypt soon                                  Brigitte

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