Abydos
I signed up for the all-important Abydos/Dendera trip somewhere in Luxor. It may have been in the Hilton. On the way there I managed to grab a few shots. |
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Villages, that can afford it, hire guards to keep militants, strangers, and common robbers out. |
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Pottery lined up along the road here, for thise who might be in the market for such an item |
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I think we were stopped at a train crossing and I hopped out to take this shot (cropped) |
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The necropolis of Abydos. Abydos, one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt was once the regional capital of upper Egypt |
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Great artwork on the outside columns |
But the real treasure is definitely inside |
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Massive columns dwarf and impress visitors. |
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Dramatically lighted carvings and heads |
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