Tag: Temple
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Luxor, Egypt: The Karnak Temple Complex – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode of “Rick Steves Egypt” — airing across the US on public television, or streaming (free!) at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/egypt Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. This sprawling temple complex was built over many centuries during the New Kingdom period, when most of the great pharaohs ruled. Rather than…
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Egypt: The Abu Simbel Temple Complex – Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite
Watch the full episode: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/egypt-nile Built by Ramses II in about 1250 BC, the temple of Abu Simbel is one of Egypt’s must-sees. About 50 years ago, it was at risk of being submerged by the creation of Lake Nasser. Thanks to a heroic effort, the ancient temple was cut into huge blocks and moved…