My trip to Egypt

[Just_me_Mike]

WB, I noticed in one picture your shoe was untied. You need to be careful of that big guy!

Just kidding... Thanks for sharing some of your experience.

 

[MysticSang'ha]

Beautiful, Dan! Glad to see you back! :hugkiss:

 

[Caladan]

Beautiful, Dan! Glad to see you back!

Many thanks Heather, and many hugs and Kisses!


On with the show...

Umm Kulthum, 1900-1975, the legendary Egyptian Diva.

Karnak temple. located near Luxor. it was a main place of worship for Amun, Mut, and Khunsu (the Theben Triad). Mut was a mother goddess in Egyptian religion, and her name means 'Mother', Khunsu was related to the moon and he is closely related to Horus.
The next pictures, is the rams of Amun, organized into two lines:

Ram of Amun:

The Theben triad, it is in the shape of the cross, because the Christians have damaged the statues to make them look in that shape:

 

[Caladan]

The Obelisk at Luxor.

Amun:

Greco-Roman Isis:

Latin inscription, related to Augustus. a testament for the later Roman presence:

A 12th century mosque built at Luxor, and is combined with the ancient Egyptian temple:

A Christian chapel at the temple of Luxor, the Christians placed their drawings a top the ancient Egyptian carvings:

 

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The 12th century mosque's windows:

This cartouche reads: "Alexander", and yes we are talking about Alexander the great. Alexander arrived to Egypt at the 4th century BCE. the Egytians welcomed him as he removed the Persian control.

Morning at Aswan!

 

[Smoke]

Morning at Aswan!

What's with all the balloons?

 

[Caladan]

What's with all the balloons?

Im not sure but it was quite a site!

 

[Caladan]

Horus seated on the right bearing the double crown.

Nekhbet, the patron goddess of upper Egypt:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/Caladan1/Trip2Egypt/DSC04805.jpg

 

[Caladan]

The Pharoah sailing on the solar boat, ascorted by Maat, Hathor, Thoth..

Me at Aswan, admiring the local fashion =)

 

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[Mr Spinkles]

Does he look like Ali Baba ... or Indiana Jones?

 

[Circle_One]

I cried. Your pictures made me cry for real. They are absolutely breathe-taking. I'm in complete awe! I love when you share pictures with us!

 

[Mr Spinkles]

I'll bet it wouldn't be a big deal if I said I was American to anyone who asked ... right not4me? Most people are nice to respectful foreigners, I would be shocked if someone got into trouble in the U.S. because they said they were from Egypt.

 

[Caladan]

Thank you for the feedback Blayze, and I am truly glade you were moved.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I1jiRzY0MQ

 

[Buttercup]

Really enjoyed your pictures and captions. I have to say my favorite shot is you in the Indiana Jones pose in post #32. Priceless.

 

[Troublemane]

Awesome photos Dan! Thanks for posting them!

 

[Troublemane]

...didn't the jews have something to do with building some of those monuments? :angel2:

 

[Caladan]

...didn't the jews have something to do with building some of those monuments? :angel2:

'fraid not. :no:

 

[.lava]

Many thanks Heather, and many hugs and Kisses!


On with the show...

such a beautiful kid!

you have great pictures. specially minarets were amazing. this one gives me gigles. that tree right behind its head makes it look like, well, i don't know, an ancient Egyptian from Rio carnaval perhabs

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[Caladan]

A few more photos of ME!