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Why isn't everyone an Egyptologist? I have wasted my whole life. It is simply the best. 
Pre-breakfast excursion.
I mean. There are tombs. Secret tombs. Underground. Everywhere. With treasure in them.
The Long 18th Century is DEAD to me.
The Long 18th Century is DEAD to me.
These were carved nearly 1000 years BEFORE the golden age of ancient Athens‼️ They predate Phidias by as much as the Bayeux Tapestry does from Banksy. 🤯
Taking calls.
The Khufu Ship. One of the oldest, largest, best preserved ships in the history of the planet.
AND IT'S NOT EVEN IN THE TOP THREE MOST REMARKABLE THINGS TO SEE AT THE GIZA NECROPOLIS 🤯🤯🤪
AND IT'S NOT EVEN IN THE TOP THREE MOST REMARKABLE THINGS TO SEE AT THE GIZA NECROPOLIS 🤯🤯🤪
Dawn in the Valley of the Kings.
I've got the place to myself for an hour. Excitement levels are approaching levels not seen since Christmas Eve 1984
I've got the place to myself for an hour. Excitement levels are approaching levels not seen since Christmas Eve 1984
The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. On these walls Rameses boasted of smashing the mysterious Sea Peoples who appeared from the Mediterranean to threaten his realm.
Nile sunset
The Temple of Hatshepsut. The 'first great woman of history of whom we are informed.' She ruled Egypt, hugely successfully, in her own right. Her own mortuary temple in one of the world's grandest settings is one of the wonders of Egypt.
Heading down a recently excavated tomb in The Valley
Look closely and you'll see the hills are honeycombed with tombs
Also. It is an empire built on the water. The astonishing fertility of the Nile banks, the ability to transport people, goods and massive pieces of pyramid over vast distances..... Which puts it right in my wheelhouse because, as you know, I. LOVE. THE. WATER.
Waiting for sunrise in The Great Mansion of Amun-Ra.
Aten rising above the ruins of Amun's principle shrine. Impressive trolling.
(Lols for the 14th Century BC heads out there)
(Lols for the 14th Century BC heads out there)
Sunrise in the Great Mansion of Amun. The principle place of worship of one of the most important Egyptian deities. Karnak Temple was expanded by Tutankamoun's grandfather, closed by his heretical dad and reopened by the boy Pharoah.
Valley of the Kings. Pre-dawn. Empty.
