Karnak Temple Complex - Thursday September 16, 2004
Approaching the Karnak temple complex, several sanctuaries dedicated to various gods.
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A huge place, 1.5km by 800m, dedicated to the Theban gods and Egypt's pharaohs.
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Goats guard the entrance... (Maybe a reference to Amun, god of Thebes (Luxor)?)
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The Great Hypostyle Hall, built by Seti I and partially decorated by Ramses II. Interesting fact: this hall featured in The Battlestar Gallactica episode 'Lost Planet of the Gods'.
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View of one of Hatshepsut's obelisks through the Great Hypostyle Hall in the Amum temple enclosure.
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View from the inner temple on to the obelisks of Hatshepsut and in the direction of the Great Hall / Amun temple enclosure.
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The remains of the Mut Temple beyond the Sacret Lake.
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An Islamic wedding parade viewed from the hotel roof.
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Worshipped by the ancient Greeks, defaced by an earthquake.
Keywords: Colossi of Memmon
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Hatshepsut temple - Friday September 17, 2004
Hatshepsut, the only female Farao.
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Second terrace of the temple.
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View from third terrace onto the cliffs behind the temple.
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