The Ancient World
Luxor, Egypt -- View of the "Valley of the Dead" or "Valley of the Kings" from the tomb of Thutmos III (Thutmes or Thutmosis III). The valley is a canyon in the western wall of the Nile River valley, not far from Luxor. To accomodate tourists, paths have been made with bordering walls and some stairs and railings installed. Many of the more remote tombs have attendants and locals who guard the tombs and may also "rent" pieces of cardboard for use as a fan in the humid caves or sell cool drinks. © Rick Collier / RickCollier.com.
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