Egyptian Travels: Giant statues at the Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III
On a recent trip to Luxor, Egypt, I was in the backseat of a van on the way to Medinet Habu. I looked out the window and noticed two giant statues sitting in an open field by the...
Egyptian Travel: The Zodiac in the Dendera Temple to Hathor
On a recent visit to Egypt, we visited the Hathor Temple in Dendera. On the roof of the temple, there is a small open-air room. The small room was a chapel dedicated to Osiris. When you walk inside...
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: The Tentmaker District
Step into Cairo’s legendary Tentmaker District—where artisans have practiced Khayamiya applique for over 1,000 years. From towering ceremonial tent panels to softly colored wall hangings and pillowcases, discover the vibrant history and craftsmanship behind these unique textiles. Shop...
EGYPTIAN TRAVEL: CAMELS IN EGYPT
Contrary to the what you might think, camels are not thought to have been in Egypt during ancient times (around 3000 BC). Camels are said to have been brought by foreign travelers and conquerors who traveled across the...
EGYPTIAN TRAVEL: TEMPLE RESTORATION
On my most recent trip to Luxor, I went to visit my favorite spot in Medinat Habu (Habu Temple). I was surprised to see scaffolding on a large section of the columns, with a team of young...
EGYPT TRAVEL: AVENUE OF SPHINXES
Luxor is located about 450 miles south of Cairo on the east bank of the Nile River, and is home to some of the most spectacular temples and tombs in all of Egypt. Karnak Temple and the Temple...
EGYPT TRAVEL: ARRIVING IN ASWAN FROM THE NILE
Aswan stands out as a special part of Egypt. In particular, the Nile in Aswan is one of the most picturesque settings in all of Egypt. If there is wind, a sailboat ride is an absolute must. Sailing...
