Go to Part 1/3 Go to Part 2/3 Valley of the Kings: Valley of the Kings: Take note of the first two images. One is above ground and depicts the entrances to the tombs below. The second image depicts the carved out tombs that reside beneath the ground. KV11 – Rameses III: KV62 – Tutankhamen: The tiny tomb of Tutankhamun. KV8 – Merenptah: KV2 – Rameses IV: Be sure to notice the last two photos, which show Coptic and Greek…
Go to Part 1/3 Go to Part 3/3 Luxor: Luxor Bazaar: Luxor Temple: (1400 BCE) Karnak Temple: (2050-30 BC) Karnak Temple is a mix of many temples, chapels, buildings, and pylons. It is the second most visited site in Egypt, second to the pyramids. ACE – Animal Care Egypt: An animal welfare agency that provides veterinary care and educational instruction. Roadside views in Luxor: Colossi of Memnon: (1350 BCE) Hatshepsut Temple: (1550-1292 BC) Egypt is continued in Part 3 of…
The Wandering Fools packed their bags, gathered their hats and sunscreen, and departed for Egypt. We’re keeping our trip update light on text and heavy on the photos. Go to Egypt, part 2/3 Go to Egypt, part 3/3 Giza: Pyramids & Great Sphinx of Giza: (2580-2560 BC) We visited Giza’s most famous sites on a hazy morning–not great for pictures, but a welcome relief from the fall sun that kept us in 90-ish degree temperatures for most of our trip….