The African sunset seen from the balcony of my cabin aboard the Royal Steamer the SS Misr.
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The Karnak Temple Complex—usually called Karnak—comprises a vast mix of ruined temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings, notably the Great Temple of Amun and a massive structure begun by Pharaoh Ramses II (ca. 1391–1351 BC).
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A dawn balloon ride taken to see the spectacular sunrise over 'The River Nile' floating above 'The Valley of The Kings' near ancient Thebes.
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The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Djeser-Djeseru is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. The mortuary temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra and is located next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration, and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt.
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The Karnak Temple Complex—usually called Karnak—comprises a vast mix of ruined temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings, notably the Great Temple of Amun and a massive structure begun by Pharaoh Ramses II (ca. 1391–1351 BC).
Tags: Egypt Karnak Karnak Temple Amun Pharaoh Ramses II