Sunday, January 23, 2011

Egypt in pictures

Tailor in Luxor Souk

Tailor in Luxor Souk
Deep in Luxor’s souk, tailors ply their ancient trade
 as they did thousands of years ago. (Izzet Keribar/LPI)

Edfu Temple


Edfu Temple
Inside the Temple of Horus in Edfu, near Aswan, the 
well-preserved stones are carved with stories from Ancient Egypt. (Izzet Keribar/LPI)
Mosque, River Nile

Mosque, River Nile
From the Nile, Egyptian life and historical buildings can be 
observed, such as this secluded mosque near Luxor. (Izzet Keribar/LPI)

Khan al-Khalili (Great Bazaar)


Mountain of the Dead

Mountain of the Dead
Mummies can still be seen bandaged inside the cavernous 
Mountain of the Dead, Siwa Oasis. (Ariadne Van Zandbergen/LPI)


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