<strong>Abu Simbel: </strong>The Ramses II complex south of Aswan and the site of two temples built by the longest reigning Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II, also known as Rameses the Great (reign 1279--13 BCE)
Abu Simbel: The Ramses II complex south of Aswan and the site of two temples built by the longest reigning Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II, also known as Rameses the Great (reign 1279--13 BCE)
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<strong>The Temple of Hatshepsut: </strong>Also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, in Luxor, was built by Queen Hatshepsut (reign 1473--58 BCE). She was one of the most powerful monarchs of the ancient world and was known to have based her foreign policy on trade rather than war.
The Temple of Hatshepsut: Also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, in Luxor, was built by Queen Hatshepsut (reign 1473--58 BCE). She was one of the most powerful monarchs of the ancient world and was known to have based her foreign policy on trade rather than war.
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<strong>Two obelisks at Karnak, Luxor:</strong> One of the monoliths was erected by Thutmose I (reign 1493-82 BCE) and is 80 ft (24m). The other is for Queen Hatshepsut, the inscription indicates that it took seven months to cut the 97ft (30m) obelisk out of the quarry.
Two obelisks at Karnak, Luxor —
Two obelisks at Karnak, Luxor: One of the monoliths was erected by Thutmose I (reign 1493-82 BCE) and is 80 ft (24m). The other is for Queen Hatshepsut, the inscription indicates that it took seven months to cut the 97ft (30m) obelisk out of the quarry.
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<strong>The Colossi of Memnon: </strong>The two colossal statues near Luxor represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III (reign 1390--53 BCE). They were part of the pharaoh's mortuary temple, hinting at how impressive the full structure would have been.
The Colossi of Memnon —
The Colossi of Memnon: The two colossal statues near Luxor represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III (reign 1390--53 BCE). They were part of the pharaoh's mortuary temple, hinting at how impressive the full structure would have been.
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<strong>A statue of Meret Amon: </strong>The limestone statue stands in Akhmin, near Sohag and rises to 36 feet (11 meters) high. Meret Amon was the daughter of Rameses the Great.
A statue of Meret Amon: The limestone statue stands in Akhmin, near Sohag and rises to 36 feet (11 meters) high. Meret Amon was the daughter of Rameses the Great.
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<strong>Rameses II: </strong>The colossus of Rameses II (reign 1279--13 BCE) was moved to the newly-built Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, in 2019 where his foreboding presence will welcome visitors when they enter.
Rameses II: The colossus of Rameses II (reign 1279--13 BCE) was moved to the newly-built Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, in 2019 where his foreboding presence will welcome visitors when they enter.
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<strong>The Valley of the Kings: </strong>Part of the ancient city of Thebes, was the burial site of almost all of the kings and queens in the "Golden Pharaohs" Parade'. Located in the hills behind Dayr al-Baḥrī, the 62 known tombs were all hidden deep underground.
The Valley of the Kings: Part of the ancient city of Thebes, was the burial site of almost all of the kings and queens in the "Golden Pharaohs" Parade'. Located in the hills behind Dayr al-Baḥrī, the 62 known tombs were all hidden deep underground.
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