South of Luxor is Aswan where the dam was built in the 60s by Nasser. It forever changed the Nile. Now, there is no “inundation” - no flooding. The marshes are gone. So too, I guess, the hippos and baboons. I considered going down to Aswan … [Continue reading] about Egypt Field Report – Dec 2 & 3, 2022 Four Sites to the South
Nefertari After seeing the Luxor Temple this morning I took the boat across the Nile and rode to the Valley of the Queens. Just to orient you, let me explain the layout of the western part of Egypt opposite Luxor. First off, Luxor is the modern … [Continue reading] about Egypt Field Report – Dec 1, 2022 The Valley of The Queens
I was staying at The Winter Palace. I had been told that if I could, try to book into the old part of the hotel. My tour had me in The Pavilion, which is the larger space across the grassy garden from the original building, which sits facing The Nile … [Continue reading] about Egypt Field Report – Nov 30, 2022 – The Luxor Temple
Egypt Field Report November 29, 2022 Back To the Valley of The Kings I’ve gotten behind in my reports and am trying to catch up before I forget and Christmas sweeps me away. From my hotel in Luxor the easiest way to get to The … [Continue reading] about Egypt Field Report – Nov 29
Egypt Field Report for November 27, 2022 The last day with the group was November 27th. They left the next morning. On the 28th I visited the Temple of Hatshepsut and two tombs located nearby: Pabasa and El Assarif. At Hatshepsut I was … [Continue reading] about Egypt Field Report for November 28, 2022