From devious assassination plots to usurp the throne, to epic battles fought on land and sea, and a face that even Hollywood couldn’t resist, the story of Ramses III really does have a little something for everyone. The 2nd Pharaoh to rule in the 20th dynasty, Ramses III’s reign lasted over 30 years and was … Continue reading History, Mystery & Murder at Medinet Habu
Sometime around the start of the New Kingdom, the pharaohs realized that, maybe, just maybe, it might be a good idea to hide their tombs a bit better. I guess they finally figured out that building a giant pyramid that could be seen for miles to mark the spot where you had just buried yourself … Continue reading Adventure To The Valley Of The Kings
We had read and dreamed so much about Thebes, and it had always seemed so far away, that but for this delicate allusion to the promised sheep, we could hardly have believed we were really drawing nigh unto those famous shores. About ten, however, the mist was lifted away like a curtain, and we saw … Continue reading The Colossi Of Memnon
Encompassing over 430,556 square feet, the Dendera temple complex is massive and was a site of religious importance to the Ancient Egyptians as far back as Pharaoh Pepi I (ca. 2250 BC). However, the most impressive building dominating the site today is without doubt the Temple Of Hathor, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic … Continue reading Explore The Temple Of Hathor At Dendera
Dedicated both to the crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris the falcon headed god, the Temple of Kom Ombo lies directly on a prominent bend in the Nile, a fertile place where sacred crocodiles would once gather and sunbathe on the riverbanks during the times of the ancient Egyptians. Originally commissioned by Ptolemy VI, most of … Continue reading Kom Ombo Temple
“‘This is grand,’ he said as he too leaned on the rail. ‘I’m really looking forward to this trip, aren’t you Linnet? It feels somehow, so much less touristy – as though we are really going into the heart of Egypt.’ His wife responded quickly: ‘I know. It’s so much – wilder, somehow’ Her hand … Continue reading Sailing Down The Nile On The Steam Ship Sudan
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