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Egypt Archeological Sites: Aswan - Aswan Museum

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Aswan - Aswan Museum. The displays here are all local finds, including jewellery, bronze mirrors, slate palettes for cosmetics and the statues of Yebu's governers. there is also a mummified ram with a sarcophagus, and a golden bust of Khnum, for the island was home to this ram headed God. Please see at the bottom of this page. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). If you have any questions, please welcome to email: ask4request@gmail.com. View my complete profile. Aswan - High Dam.

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Egypt Archeological Sites: Aswan - Kiosk of Trajan

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Aswan - Kiosk of Trajan. On the south side of the Philae island stands this handsome but unfinished building, with 14 great columns bearing beautifully carved floral capitals. Reliefs show Trajan offering incense and wine to Isis, Orisis and Horus. the elegance of the kiosk has made it the characteristic symbol of Philae. Please see at the bottom of this page. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). If you have any questions, please welcome to email: ask4request@gmail.com.

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Egypt Archeological Sites: Luxor - Valley of Queens

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Luxor - Valley of Queens. This valley contains over 70 tombs of queens, princes and princesses of the 18th, 19th and 20th Dynasties, though only 4 are open. Prince Amun-Her-Khopshef (20th Dynasty) - The paintings throughout this tomb are fresh and finely executed. At the center of the burial chamber there is a sarcophagus in human, or rather mummy form. The skeleton of a six month ld phoetus are displayed in a glass case. Please see at the bottom of this page. View my complete ...

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Egypt Archeological Sites: Cairo - Giza

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. The Giza Pyramid complex is home to the world famous Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Chephren's valley temple. Once all the pyramids had smooth sides of polished stone, but the casing on the pyramid of Cheops has entirely gone and you see instead the underlying tiered courses of 2,500,000 limestone blocks. Chephren's Pyramid is almost as large as Cheops'. It has intact casing stones towards the top. Valley Temple of Chephron:. Please see at the bottom of this page. Annapurna Regi...

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Egypt Archeological Sites: Cairo - Mohmmad Ali Mosque

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Cairo - Mohmmad Ali Mosque. A Turkish delight on the Cairo skyline, the mosque was built in imitation of the Ottoman imperial mosques of Istanbul. Half domes rise as buttresses for the high central dome, while two thin minarets add an ethereal touch. Mohamad Ali's tomb is on the right as you enter the vast and opulently decorated interior. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). If you have any questions, please welcome to email: ask4request@gmail.com. View my complete profile.

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Egypt Archeological Sites: Aswan - Temple of Isis

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Aswan - Temple of Isis. Please see at the bottom of this page. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I am born and brought up in Cairo. I create this page to provide up-to-date information of archeological sites in Egypt. I studied at the American University in Cairo. I also have my own tour agency: Egypt Classic Tours. If you have any questions, please welcome to email: ask4request@gmail.com. View my complete profile. Enjoy Learn Recreation Relax. Cairo - Egyptian Museum.

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Egypt Archeological Sites: Luxor - Valley of Kings

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Luxor - Valley of Kings. Some of the important tombs are:. Ramses IV (20th Dynasty) - The New Kingdom was already in decline when this tomb was cut. The patterns of the bright colors against an overall background of white,a nd the excellent lighting, contribute to a favorable impression. There is much Ptolemaic and Coptic graffiti throughout. Please see at the bottom of this page. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Enjoy Learn Recreation Relax. Luxor ...

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Egypt Archeological Sites: Cairo - Saqqara

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Saqqara is on the desert plateau above Memphis and contains a complex of Pyramids and Mastabas, including the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser. The sands wash your feet nearly everywhere in Saqqara, which has a much more desert feel than Giza. Named for Soqqar, the Memphite god of the dead, this was a necropolis for over 3000 years, though most of its greatest monuments belong to the Old Kingdom. Mastaba of Akhti-Hotep and Ptah-Hotep. The Serapeum, where the Apis bulls were buried,...

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Egypt Archeological Sites: Aswan - Temple of Hathor

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Aswan - Temple of Hathor. Located on the east side of the island of Philae, this temple was builtduring the Ptolemaic period but decorated under Augustus with amusing carvings of music and drinking, for Hathor was a symbol of fertility whose worship was often accompanied by merry-making. The Greeks identified him with Aphrodite, the goddess of Love. Please see at the bottom of this page. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Enjoy Learn Recreation Relax.