Luxor
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This photo was taken in 2007 at Karnak temple (Egypt. Africa). The Karnak temple complex, universally known only as Karnak, describes a vast conglomeration of ruined temples, chapels, pylons and other buildings. It is located near Luxor in Egypt. This was ancient Egyptian Ipet-isut (“The Most Selected of Places”), the main place of worship of the Theban Triad with Amun as its head, in the monumental city of Thebes. The complex retrieves its current name from the nearby and partly surrounding modern village of el-Karnak, some 2.5km north of Luxor. / The complex is a vast open-air museum and the largest ancient religious site in the world. It is probably the second most visited historical site in Egypt, second only to the Giza Pyramids near Cairo. It consists of four main parts (precincts) of which only one is accessible for tourists and the general public. This is the Precinct of Amun-Re, and this it is also the main part of the complex and by far the largest part. The term Karnak is often understood as being the Precinct of Amun-Re only, as this is the only part most visitors normally see. The three other parts, the Precinct of Montu, the Precinct of Mut and the Temple of Amenhotep IV (dismantled), are closed to the public. There also are a few smaller temples and sanctuaries located outside the enclosing walls of the four main parts, as well as several avenues of human and ram-headed sphinxes connecting the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Amon-Re, and Luxor Temple. / The key difference between Karnak and most of the other temples and sites in Egypt is the length of time over which it was developed and used. Construction work began in the 16th century BC. Approximately thirty pharaohs contributed to the buildings, enabling it to reach a size, complexity, and diversity not seen elsewhere. Few of the individual features of Karnak are unique, but the size and number of features are overwhelming. Browse Palinchak Mikhail art by categories Art Nudes · Fractal Art · Egypt · Landscapes · Conceptual / / / /
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a closer look at Sitting Ramesses II Colossus inside Luxor Temple / hdr, with ps post work ...just enjoying my last three days here…
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R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz, lived for fifteen years among the temples and tombs of Luxor and Karnak, in order to try and penetrate the secret symbolism of the hieroglyphs. Below is one of her translations. If you search for the laws of harmony, you will find knowledge. I dedicate this painting to R.A. Schwaller de Lubicz, whom I admire greatly. Painting in acrylics, inks and silver pigment / 102×42cm 25th January 2009
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Sitting Rameses ll Colossus inside Luxor temple / Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the River Nile in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BC. Known in the Egyptian language as ipet resyt, or “the southern harem”, the temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Chons and was built during the New Kingdom, the focus of the annual Opet Festival, in which a cult statue of Amun was paraded down the Nile from nearby Karnak Temple (ipet-isut) to stay there for a while, with his consort Mut, in a celebration of fertility – whence its name. / hdr….and ps post processing
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West Bank, Luxor, Egypt. From a hot air balloon. Untouched Medium Format scan Part 6 in a series
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I have studied and wept / These long days begotten by all. / And still The Temples are formed from living stone. / The Valley I honour and the mystics; they still come. / The Chasm of The Kings is where I belong; / And still I continue to hear their never-ending song. This painting is dedicated to Isha Schwaller de Lubicz who, under the direction of her husband and teacher, R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz, lived for fifteen years among the temples and tombs of Luxor and Karnak, in order to try and “penetrate the secret symbolism of the hieroglyphs.” 2nd February 2009
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The central corridor of Luxor temple… / ...as you all know, I really love distorting stuff…. / I just could not resist doing it here…. / wanted to have that alien-like feel but still maintaining that ancient and Egyptian look…. HDR and PS CS3
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Travel for me is about stepping outside of my normal comfort zone. I have never thought about balloons. I’m not intensely afraid of heights or anything, but I don’t like the idea of having so much air between my feet and the ground. I would never have thought to try to arrange something like this at home, but when our guide suggested that this might be something the group would enjoy, most of us took advantage. The first morning in Luxor started out as dawn broke high above the city of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings….
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West bank, Luxor, Egypt. Untouched Medium Format scan Part 11 in a series
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Cairo metro sign, Egypt. Obviously. Untouched Medium Format scan Part 5 in a series
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I never fancied myself someone who would enjoy hot air ballooning. It’s not that I’m phobic of flying, but I never have liked so much air between my feet and the ground, but the opportunity arose while in Luxor, and I had to try it out. I can report back that it is really an incredible sensation, made far better by an incredible view like the Dawn skies over Luxor. In the twilight beneath these balloons is the ancient Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom Pharaohs were buried a couple thousands years ago. In the end, this experience of drifting on the winds was one of my absolute favorite moments of the entire trip. Something I probably never would have tried here, but travel, for me at least, is stepping outside those comfortable areas.
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“I’ve got nothing to say about this” Luxor Airport, Egypt Untouched Medium Format scan Part 14 in a series
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Luxor, Egypt .. hotel pool at sunset
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This photo was taken during my trip to Luxor (Egypt, Africa) in 2007. When I was on the boat voyage on the Nile. The Nile is a major north-flowing river in Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world. / Browse Palinchak Mikhail art by categories Art Nudes · Fractal Art · Egypt · Landscapes · Conceptual / / / /
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R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz, lived for fifteen years among the temples and tombs of Luxor and Karnak, in order to try and “penetrate the secret symbolism of the hieroglyphs.” / There are two parts of the temple; the outer temple where the beginning initiates are allowed to come, and the inner temple where one can enter only after proven worthy and ready to acquire the higher knowledge and insights. / One of the concepts that the Egyptians held was that man was the microcosm of the universe – the macrocosm. This is the reason for the saying: “know thyself.” Their spiritual aspect of this concept held that within man is the divine essence of the Creator and the Heavens. And this finds expression in their teaching: “The kingdom of heaven is within you; and whosoever shall know himself shall find it.” Taken from Gerald Massey, Ancient Egypt the Light of the World - Music – Tamally Maak
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An small Egyption sailing craft, a feluca, makes its way along the tranquil Nile heading north past Luxor just before sunset.
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Photograph taken at sunrise from a hot air balloon over the west bank of the Nile, Luxor, Egypt. Amongst the sites visible from the balloon are the Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Ramesseum. This trip was definitely one of the highlights of the holiday and I would highly recommend anyone visiting the Luxor area to book. We booked the trip through the Cruise operators for about £70 per person but other people we met organised the trip by themselves and as long as you can get enough people you can get it for about £30.
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This is a shot of the large Sphinx like Statue that is in front of the Luxor Hotel casino in Las Vegas. The Decor in this hotel is amazing.
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2007 Also Available in my Egypt Calendar: /
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Hot Air Ballooning in Egypt.
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The government destroys a city laying above ancient graves in Luxor Egypt. “A 50-year-old battle to evict squatters from one of Egypt`s most renowned archaeological sites, the West Bank of Luxor, was finally settled when authorities began demolitions. / The fate of Qurna`s 10,000 residents was sealed when authorities gave the demolition order for the mud-brick houses erected over ancient Egyptian tombs on the Theban hills that had become a tourist attraction in their own right.” / http://www.angolapress-angop.ao/noticia-e.asp?ID=492135 The people of Qurna are not happy with the move since where they lived was a tourist attraction and that is how many families made their living… about 95% of the people i talked to were not happy with the move… I’ll be posting more pictures of the inside of their old homes (the destruction of their houses started in 12-2006).
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The traditional boats that have been used on the Nile are called felucas. There is something graceful about any sailing ship, and these well fit the bill. They have been made obsolete by motor boats, but any traveler, particularly between Luxor and Aswan is likely to see these boats ply the waters of that ancient body of water, the Nile.
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This photo was taken on the rive Nile near the city Luxor (Egypt, Africa). The Nile is a major north-flowing river in Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world. Browse Palinchak Mikhail art by categories Art Nudes · Fractal Art · Egypt · Landscapes · Conceptual / / / /
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One thing I found most amazing about the place, was that there is so much of the original colours left! In history at school Im quite sure that was never mentioned once! There are just colours and some of them really bright still. / This isn’t the best shot of what I mean, but you might get a bit of an idea Thanks for visiting! Also Available in my Egypt Calendar: / Egypt Series / / / / / / / / /
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