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Egypt
Egypt
Colossi of Memnon - the first monuments tourists see when visiting the West Bank in Luxor
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Old Gurna village. A few years ago it's residents were relocated to a new village
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On the left is the path we took to the Valley of the Kings, stopping by Hatshepsut Temple
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Temple of Hatshepsut seen from above
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Temple of Hatshepsut blends with the cliffs rising almost 300m above
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Closer view of Hatshepsut Temple, one of ancient Egypt's finest monuments
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Walking across the hills to the Valley of the Kings
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The Valley of the Kings contains 63 royal tombs, all different from each other
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Tomb entrances at the end of the valley. Ticket includes entry to 3 chosen tombs
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Sarcophagus inside the Tomb of Tawosret/Sethnakht (KV14)
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The most impressive chamber of KV14, with paintings over 3000 years old
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Tombs of the Nobles and the green valley behind them
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Deir al-Medina and the Workman's Village, where those who created royal tombs lived
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Women in West Bank. Two thirds of Egypt's population is under 30
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It's not common for 6 people to ride one motorbike in Egypt, we saw it only once
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I don't understand why kerbs are so big, but some people find it useful
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Life in Luxor
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Life in Luxor
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Life in Luxor
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We had to say "no, thank you" hundreds of times to these guys
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Tourist market in Luxor
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Gift shop near Temples of Karnak
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Columns greet visitors entering Karnak
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Famous Hypostyle Hall
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There are 134 papyrus-shaped stone pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall
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Fallen Obelisk of Hatshepsut
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Temple of Karnak covers 2 sq km and some parts are being reconstructed
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Obelisk of Hatshepsut, the tallest in Egypt
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This guy showed tourists something that was free and asked for baksheesh
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Sphinx at Karnak Temple
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3km-long avenue of sphinxes used to link Karnak and Luxor Temple
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Luxor Temple is situated in the heart of the modern town
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Luxor Temple at night
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A mosque was built inside Luxor Temple in the 14th century
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Somebody was climbing the mast of this felucca
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Birds fly in a V formation after sunset. Next day we were flying home