Egypt: Day 7
September 22, 2022
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Above: Roman ruins just outside the First Pylon of Karnak.
1 shows the Sacred Lake, created by Thutmose III, represents the world before time began. The priests used water from the sacred lake to
perform rituals in the temple.
2 and 3 show statues of father and son, Tuthmose III and Amenhotep II on the left, and others on the right by the Seventh Pylon.
4 The Ninth Pylon ... the gentleman on the right leads us into a cordoned off area by the colossal statues by the Eighth Pylon. Does he work here?
No, he's just looking to receive a bit of money in return.
5 shows the Colossal statues at the Eighth Pylon, Nefertari on the left, Ramesses II on the right.
6 the left side at one enter Karnak, of the First Pylon.
7 is the sunset as we leave Karnak.
8 shows the view from our bus of Luxor Temple.
9 shows the Ahmed Negm Mosque.
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