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Friday, October 12, 2012

Journey to the Temple of Edfu ...


The Temple of Horus at Edfu is the most well-preserved temple and is the second largest in Egypt after Karnak Temple. Partly due to the fact that it was built much later. This temple major's attraction is the falcon headed Horus, a sky god, which was born by the divine couple, Isis and Osiris. Later Horus avenged Osiris' death in a great battle at Edfu. Legend said, all pharaohs claimed that they are all reincarnated from Horus, the Living King.


Inside the Court of Offerings, looking north to the Hypostyle Hall.

The pylon — at Temple Of Edfu.

One of the two views of the single granite statue of Horus at the Hypostyle Hall.


Columns and reliefs in the Hypostyle Hall — at Temple Of Edfu.

I am your tour guide of the day ...





Until next stop,
Journey of Life 
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  1. JudyOctober 12, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    I will probably never get to awesome places like this, so I thank you for taking me there with your pictures!

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  2. Sherry EllisOctober 12, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Thanks for being the tour guide! Once again, I loved seeing the pictures!

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  3. Loki-LouOctober 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Wow they are amazing photos! I really wish I could see/visit places like that.

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    1. Journey of LifeOctober 13, 2012 at 8:26 AM

      I really hope everything would be back to normal so it would give another chance for tourists to visit Egypt again ...

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  4. UnknownOctober 12, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Fascinating. Thank you for taking me on another journey to another magical place.

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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  5. Catch My WordsOctober 12, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    These pictures are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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    1. Journey of LifeOctober 13, 2012 at 8:27 AM

      They are definitely and glad you found them amazing!

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  6. Plant Seeds of HappinessOctober 12, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Great photos loved this journey!! ~ Janice

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  7. a.eyeOctober 13, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Great pictures! I've only flown through Egypt, but have always wanted to visit the ancient areas. Thanks for sharing these.

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    1. Journey of LifeOctober 13, 2012 at 5:13 PM

      You are welcome and hope someday it would be your turn ...

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  8. HilaryOctober 14, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    amazing pictures!

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  9. Lorinda J TaylorOctober 14, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    All my stats on my Blogspot blogs just disappeared (6:40 PM, 10/14/12). I notice at the bottom of your page it says 6 views, so I'm assuming you're having the same problem.

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  10. Devilish AngelOctober 15, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    Nice shots...

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