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Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. The enormous pillars of the second court and hypostyle hall still show much of the original coloration and decoration. Remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings, the original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration
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Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. The enormous pillars of the second court and hypostyle hall still show much of the original coloration and decoration. Remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings, the original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier






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  • Luxor Temple, Egypt. Enormous statues (colussi) of Ramses II enthroned guard the entrance to the Colonnaded court at the second pylon within the temple. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor Amon Amun tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities ruins temple tomb pylon wall column pillar ramp ancient 'ancient Egypt' Thebes Theban Thebian Mut Konsu Amun-Min Khonsu carving Ramses 'Ramses II' statue colossus colossi
  • Luxor Temple, Egypt. Enormous statues (colussi) of the pharoah surround the court of Amenophis III inside the temple. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor Amon Amun tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities ruins temple tomb pylon wall column pillar ramp ancient 'ancient Egypt' Thebes Theban Thebian Mut Konsu Amun-Min Khonsu carving Ramses 'Ramses II' statue colossus colossi Amenophis 'Amenophis III'
  • Luxor Temple, Egypt. Sphinx statues originally lined the entire length of the road from Luxor to Karnak temples. Originally joined by both the Nile River and a road to the Temple of Amon at Karnak, Luxor was temple was considered the "harem of the south," the home of Amon's wife Mut and son Khonsu. Once a year, a ceremonial procession took the statue of Amon from Karnak to spend the night with his family at Luxor. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor Amon Amun tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities ruins temple tomb pylon wall column pillar ramp ancient 'ancient Egypt' Thebes Theban Thebian Mut Konsu Amun-Min Khonsu carving Ramses 'Ramses II' statue sphinx road
  • Luxor Temple, Egypt. A road lined by Sphinx statues leads to the front of Luxor Temple. This road originally ran all the way from the front of Luxor temple to Karnak Temple several miles away. Originally joined by both the Nile River and a road to the Temple of Amon at Karnak, Luxor was temple was considered the "harem of the south," the home of Amon's wife Mut and son Khonsu. Once a year, a ceremonial procession took the statue of Amon from Karnak to spend the night with his family at Luxor. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor Amon Amun tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities ruins temple tomb pylon wall column pillar ramp ancient 'ancient Egypt' Thebes Theban Thebian Mut Konsu Amun-Min Khonsu carving Ramses 'Ramses II' statue sphinx road
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  • The Egyptian goddess Hathor (the cow goddess of fertility) adorns the capitals of the square pillars to the side of the Deir el-Bahri (Temple of Hatshepsut). © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple monument Hatshepsut pharoah 'Deir el-Bahri' Hathor column pillar goddess
  • Deir el-Bahri (Temple of Hatshepsut), near Luxor, Egypt. The Temple built as her tomb by Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule ancient Egypt as a man (pharoah), is built high into the cliff walls on the opposite side of the mountain from the Valley of the Kings. Hatshepsut was scourged by her successors, as the only woman who ever had the temerity to rule Egypt as a man (pharoah). As a woman, she could not be burried in the valley of the kings, but legend says this temple represents her way of getting around that rule -- by placing her tomb down a deep tunnel behind this temple, with the burial chamber beyond the half-way point, in the side of the mountain that faces the all-male Valley of the Kings. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument Hatshepsut pharoah 'Deir el-Bahri'
  • Deir el-Bahri (Temple of Hatshepsut), near Luxor, Egypt. A statue of Hatshepsut, as a male Pharoah. This like all statues found at this site, this has been reconstructed from pieces of the original, which still show traces of the original coloring. Hatshepsut was scourged by her successors, as the only woman who ever had the temerity to rule Egypt as a man (pharoah). © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument Hatshepsut pharoah 'Deir el-Bahri' statue
  • Deir el-Bahri (Temple of Hatshepsut), near Luxor, Egypt. The Temple built as her tomb by Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule ancient Egypt as a man (pharoah), is built high into the cliff walls on the opposite side of the mountain from the Valley of the Kings. Hatshepsut was scourged by her successors, as the only woman who ever had the temerity to rule Egypt as a man (pharoah). As a woman, she could not be burried in the valley of the kings, but legend says this temple represents her way of getting around that rule -- by placing her tomb down a deep tunnel behind this temple, with the burial chamber beyond the half-way point, in the side of the mountain that faces the all-male Valley of the Kings. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Karnak Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument Hatshepsut pharoah 'Deir el-Bahri'
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. The front wall (first pylon) of the temple looms large as the visitor approaches. The wall is inscribed with important scenes from the pharoah's life, including scenes of taking and smiting prisoners. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III'
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. The walls inside the temple's first and second courts are inscribed with important scenes from the pharoah's life. This scene shows the pharoah smiting three prisoners, and displays evidence that he took their heads in battle. The original paint and coloration have been protected by the extraordinary depth of the carvings and is still visible in some parts of the wall. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' smiting heiroglyph heiroglyphic
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. Remarkable for its excellent state of preservation, the original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. Many of the ceilings in the second court and hypostyle hall are still intact, showing the original paint and decorations. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. The ankh was the sign of life and power, reflected in the very deep carvings in this wall inscribed to the eternal health and life of the pharoah as he passes through these walls on his way to the underworld. Remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings, the original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration anhk cartouche
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. The enormous pillars of the second court and hypostyle hall still show much of the original coloration and decoration. Remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings, the original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. Remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings, the original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration anhk cartouche
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. Tour guides and local Egyptians wait in the shade for opportunities to earn a few pounds by helping tourists. The temple is remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings. The original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration guide tour arab
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. Tour guides and local Egyptians wait in the shade for opportunities to earn a few pounds by helping tourists. The temple is remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings. The original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration guide tour arab
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. Tour guides and local Egyptians wait in the shade for opportunities to earn a few pounds by helping tourists. The temple is remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings. The original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration guide tour arab
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. The enormous pillars of the second court and hypostyle hall still show much of the original coloration and decoration. Remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings, the original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration
  • Medinet Habu -- the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III, near Luxor, Egypt. The sanctuaries at the back of the temple are not as complete as the first courts, but the carving and heiroglyphics covering every available surface here are remarkable. The temple is remarkable for its excellent state of preservation and extremely deep heiroglyphic carvings. The original paint and coloration in many parts has been protected by the very deep carvings and solid construction, so still shows in many parts. The heaviness of construction and depth of carvings was considered a sign of the pharoah's great importance and wealth. © Rick Collier<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Egypt Egyptian Habu 'Medinet Habu' Luxor tourist tourism history historic antiquity antiquities Thebes Theban Thebian Nile 'Nile River' temple tomb monument souvenir shop town village 'Valley of the Kings' necropolis Ramses 'Ramses III' heiroglyph heiroglyphic painting decoration sanctuary
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