Egypt monuments

 

It is known for housing the tombs (hypogeums) of a number of New Empire pharaohs. The first pharaoh to have been buried here it seems was Thutmose I (around 1504 BC). It is believed that the Valley of the Kings was chosen for two reasons: first, pyramidal shape of the mountain which overlooks it and second, easy access for surveying and protecting the area.

Full items : Valley of the Kings
Category : Egypt Monuments
items Date : 05/02/2010
Author of items : Charles Rossignol

The Colossi of Memnon is the name given to the two statues of Amenhotep III, the only remaining evidence of the immense funerary temple of the 14th century BC.

Full items : Colossi of Memnon
Category : Egypt Monuments
items Date : 01/02/2010
Author of items : Charles Rossignol

At the heart of the town, Luxor Temple is the closest one to the boats. Erected under Amenhotep III (14th century BC) and Ramesses II (13th century BC), the temple was only used once a year when the Theban statues were taken out from Amun’s temple in Karnak to celebrate the Opet, the New Year.

Full items : Luxor Temple
Category : Egypt Monuments
items Date : 01/02/2010
Author of items : Charles Rossignol

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo could mark either the beginning or the end of any trip to Egypt.

Full items : Cairo’s Egyptian Museum
Category : Egypt Monuments
items Date : 20/01/2010
Author of items : Charles Rossignol