Imagine would-be attackers encountering this as the first thing they see upon entering Egypt.
Next stop, Sudan. Geographically, yes. In reality, no.
The Temple of Kom Ombo, between Aswan and Edfu.
The pharoah being annointed by two gods.
Sunday, 28 January 2007
Day 2: Abu Simbel and Temple of Kom Ombo
Abu Simbel is a one hour plane journey inland from Aswan. It has its own airport servicing just this site, which is a pair of temples built by Ramses II - one for him, one for his wife, Nefertari. Of course, his is much bigger. The facade comprises his image replicated four times, depicting four stages of his life. At the southern boarder of his kingdom, these temples served both a religious and a military purpose.
Imagine would-be attackers encountering this as the first thing they see upon entering Egypt.
Next stop, Sudan. Geographically, yes. In reality, no.
The Temple of Kom Ombo, between Aswan and Edfu.
The pharoah being annointed by two gods.
Imagine would-be attackers encountering this as the first thing they see upon entering Egypt.
Next stop, Sudan. Geographically, yes. In reality, no.
The Temple of Kom Ombo, between Aswan and Edfu.
The pharoah being annointed by two gods.
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you funny guy. Rocky, ha.
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