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Photo Essay: Pyramids & Temples of Egypt

I raced around Egypt in December 2008 as I only had 11 days before my onward flight to Brussels.

It was enough time to see all the major sites, and while I had tour guides for them all, I can't remember a single thing they said.  And I didn't think I would.

Instead, I focused on taking photos.

Exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza by camel

Exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza by camel

The Sphinx

The Sphinx

In comparison to the Great Pyramids, The Sphinx is quite small

In comparison to the Great Pyramids, The Sphinx is quite small

As the sun sets, dogs sleep amidst the oldest pyramids in Egypt

As the sun sets, dogs sleep amidst the oldest pyramids in Egypt

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Queens

Luxor Temple at sunset

Luxor Temple at sunset

Hieroglyphics on temple facade

Hieroglyphics on temple facade

Having a little fun in a grand setting

Having a little fun in a grand setting

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel

Early morning tourist rush at Abu Simbel

Early morning tourist rush at Abu Simbel

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Prateek Panchal

Wednesday 27th of April 2011

Hey dave incredible pictures!!!!!!Loved them

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backpackingmatt

Thursday 11th of February 2010

Amazing photos Dave!

backpackingmatt

Wednesday 10th of February 2010

Amazing photos Dave!

mathew8487

Tuesday 9th of February 2010

Wow, amazing pics. Abu Simbel is located at Nubia and it is made up of the two huge rock temples. Twin temple monument belonged to Pharaoh Ramesse II.temples were constructed to celebrate the king's victory. Abu Simbel is attractive place in Egypt.Abu Simbel used to guide the tours of the buried temple monuments.Nearly thousands of tourists daily visit these temples. For more details refer http://www.theearthtraveler.com/abu-simbel-egyp...

Adam

Saturday 6th of February 2010

Yeah that's the impression I get about Egypt - you kinda need to be part of a tour at all the attractions. But some of these photos don't hint at that at all! Especially the first one and the one of the sleeping dog. Both are great shots uncluttered by tourists!

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