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From Luxor to Aswan Following the Traces of Ancient Egyptian Temples

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From Luxor to Aswan Following the Traces of Ancient Egyptian Temples

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Settled in Luxor for the continuation of our Egyptian adventures, I was itching to go further, towards Aswan, to push the exploration to two jewels of ancient Egypt: Abu Simbel and the Temple of Philae.

But time was not on our side: only one day to make the round trip to Aswan from Luxor. Thus, we faced some tough decisions. We had to bid farewell to the stunning Nubian villages and, with a heavy heart, Abu Simbel, which was too far for our tight schedule. But we’ll return someday!

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Luxor, the Duality of Ancient Egypt

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Luxor, the Duality of Ancient Egypt

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Luxor, formerly known as Thebes, is a city that embodies the historical heart of Ancient Egypt. Divided by the Nile into two distinct banks, it offers two complementary facets of this millennia-old civilization.

The East Bank, often called the “city of the living,” is home to the temples of Karnak and Luxor, places of worship and festivals dedicated to the gods. In contrast, the West Bank, nicknamed the “city of the dead,” is the realm of necropolises, featuring the famous Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, where pharaohs rest for eternity.

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Under the Shadow of the Pyramids: A Day in Giza

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Under the Shadow of the Pyramids: A Day in Giza

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Moved, shaken, fascinated… I stand with deep emotion at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The warm desert wind brushes against my skin, but the silent majesty of this pyramid fills my thoughts. How were such architectural feats accomplished with the tools of their time?

This question lingers in my mind throughout my visit—a mystery I do not claim to solve definitively. But one thing is certain: the pyramids, with their colossal stone blocks and almost supernatural precision, command immediate respect and profound humility.

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