Egypt > Edfu Temple > Edfu Thoth Carving EG0239JHP
Photos in this gallery are of Edfu Temple, one of the best preserved in Egypt, and usually the first first visit after leaving Luxor ona Nile Cruise.
© Jim Henderson
Photographer: | Jim Henderson | |||
Collection: | Edfu Temple | |||
Filename: | Edfu Thoth Carving EG0239JHP |
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Upload Date: | 2002-10-23 06:20:24 | |||
Photo Size: | 14mb 3543x5315 pixels | |||
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Caption: | Ancient Egypt Edfu Temple Interior Carving Thoth God Atef Crownin this large and almost intact building is located by the River Nile and is one of the main visits for most Luxor to Aswan cruise packages. One of the best preserved temples in Egypt this one is dedicated to the falcon God Horus and his granite likeness is probably one of the most photographed relicts in Egypt. Originally erected by Senwosret 1 it is mainly supplanted by the current Ptolemaic creation dating from 237BC, this particular part being started 116-71BC along with the present pylon. |
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