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the lamp of Dendera

This picture  can be seen three times in the subterranean crypts and three times in an associated "cult room" . The "working" lamp is once shown in the crypt. Three times pictures like this, with the air god Heh carrying the "lamp" are shown (one in the crypt, two in the cult room

1-Priest
2-ionised fumes
3-electric discharge (snake)
4-Lamp socket (Lotos)
5-Cable (Lotos stem)
6-Air god
7-Isolator (Djed-Pillar)
8-Light bringer Thot with knifes
9-Symbol for "current"
10-Inverse polarity (Haarpolarität +)
11-Energy storage (electrostatic Generator?)

One of the countless mysteries of ancient Egyptians is how they were able to create elaborate works of art in underground tombs and temples without any substantial evidence of the use of torches or lamps during their creation
"It's Not What it Looks Like"
 

Egyptraveluxe | Private Tour: Cairo Flight and Tour from Sharm el Sheikh

Egyptraveluxe | Private Tour: Cairo Flight and Tour from Sharm el Sheikh
Fly to Cairo from Sharm el Sheikh on a private tour and make the most of your time in this world-famous city. You'll visit Cairo's most famous sites including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. As this is a private tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each site.

Tour Karnak Temple on a Nile Fellucca boat

Tour Karnak Temple on a Nile Fellucca boat

 

Meditate yourself and cruise the Nile as a pharaoh enjoy the cool fresh breeze , and the endless green edges of the river banks , get this unforgettable trip sailing along the Nile for nearly 2hours , get your interesting stop by one of Egypt's Massive Oldest religious Complex Known as Karnak Temple built in 1900BC. Explore 4000 years of Egypt's History and Tremendous architect , In the presence of The most famous Pharaohs. after this trip you will be completely meditated , and fascinated. You will be picked up from your hotel by the fellucca (if your Hotel on the Nile river) where you go for 1 hours sailing trip along the Nile river , we will stop By Karnak Temple To tour around for nearly 2 hours to Explore in-Depth That Impressive monument Then we sail back to your Hotel(1hour sailing back).

Egyptraveluxe | Visit karnak & Luxor Temples

Egyptraveluxe | Visit karnak & Luxor Temples

 

 Take a half-day private tour with a qualified Egyptologist guide exploring the East Bank of Luxor. You'll see two of the most impressive temples in Upper Egypt - Karnak and Luxor, while learning about ancient Egyptian history from your own personal guide .Start your day with a visit to the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. On entering the Temples of Karnak you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew even larger. The deeper you go into the complex, the further back in time you will travel, with the oldest ruins dating back over 3,000 years.

Walking through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall, it's hard not to be overwhelmed by the 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. At the rear of the complex you will find the sacred lake where centuries ago pharaohs and their offerings to the gods were purified. After a tour of the complex, you will have additional free time to explore at leisure.

Continue to Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Dominated by statues of the great warrior pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple has survived Nile floods, foreign invasion and thousands of years exposed to the elements.

A pure Egyptian temple, the inner walls and columns are decorated with intricate hieroglyphics which your guide will help you decipher. Find out how Alexander the Great wrote himself into Luxor Temple's history, and see one of the original pair of obelisk, the second of which now stands on the Place de la Concorde in Paris.

This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the temples during the tour. 

Luxor'S Highlights in one Day Tour Kings valley & Karnak temple

Luxor'S Highlights in one Day Tour Kings valley & Karnak temple

IF you have a tiny time in Luxor and you want to enjoy Luxor's highlight pick up this one day tour around accompanied by your own Egyptologist tour guide to visit the famous Karnak temple the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” ,and the main place of worship of the eighteenth dynasty Theban Triad with the god Amun as its head. It is part of the monumental city of Thebes. The history of the Karnak complex is largely the history of Thebes and its changing role in the culture. The complex is a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world. It is believed to be the second most visited historical site in Egypt, second only to the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. It consists of four main parts of which only the largest is currently open to the general public., was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. One famous aspect of Karnak, is the Hypostyle Hall in the Precinct of Amun-Re, a hall area of 50,000 sq ft (5,000 m2) with 134 massive columns arranged in 16 rows. 122 of these columns are 10 meters tall, and the other 12 are 21 meters tall with a diameter of over three meters. Then continue the tour to visit the majestic Luxor temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun. continue to the west bank where situated the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs Continue the tour to visit the Temple of queen Hatshepsut this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it with some free time for shopping in Luxor. From there will be driven to your hotel.

 

What to See and Do in Cairo

THE LANDMARKS

As the one remaining Ancient Wonder of the World, the GIZA PYRAMIDS are one of the world's most truly spectacular sights. They date from 2570BC and are still fascinating today, especially due to their mysterious construction. Going on a tour is a must.

MODERN ART

The Townhouse Gallery shows the more contemporary side of Cairo, with photography, video, and film exhibitions mostly by local artists.

CLASSIC ART

The Egyptian Museum has been showing all of the country's great treasures for over a century. It has the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and with so much to show, a large part of it remains in storage awaiting the construction of a larger space. But what you'll find on display is enough to awe you for hours, especially the fabulous jewelry, the mummy rooms, and King Tutankhamun's stunning collection. To get the most out of the visit, you can go on a private tour.
The Coptic Museum is houses another important collection, the world's largest of Christian or pre-Islamic Egypt artwork. Particularly interesting are the Christian scenes with Egyptian gods.
You may also want to take a look at the Museum of Islamic Arts, with pieces from all over the Islamic world, such as ceramics, woodwork, crystal, and textiles.

STRIKING ARCHITECTURE

The CAIRO TOWER was the world's largest concrete structure when it was completed in 1961. It still stands out in the city's skyline today, and you can go to the top for city views and a drink or meal at the café and restaurant.

ANCIENT SITE

The 12th century CITADEL is home to the 19th century Muhammad Ali Mosque, known for its huge dome and tall minarets. From the courtyard you'll have one of the best views over Cairo, and the wonderful atmosphere will make you want to stay for a few hours.

CITY LIFE

You'll find as many tourists as locals at the bustling KHAN EL KHALILI BAZAAR, a must-do experience for the variety of products (from crafts to spices) on sale, for a stop at the many cafes, and above all, to enjoy the haggling with a good dose of sense of humor.
Finally, the perfect way to end a visit to Cairo is going down the Nile on a cruise. You'll see traditional lateen-rigged sailboats called Falucas by the docks offering rides at reasonable prices, or you can go on a pre-booked Nile cruise.

TOURS & DAYTRIPS

Go on an organized tour of Cairo and the Pyramids and easily see the best of the city and its ancient wonders.
From Cairo, most tourists also move on to the temples and other Egyptian wonders in Luxor and Aswan




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