Ancient Egyptian Culture Collection (#9)

Giza Pyramids, Egypt
Giza Pyramids near Cairo, Egypt

Giza Pyramids, Egypt
Giza Pyramids near Cairo, Egypt

Giza Pyramids, Egypt
Giza Pyramids near Cairo, Egypt

Giza Pyramids, Egypt
Giza Pyramids near Cairo, Egypt

The Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid, Dahshur, Egypt
Located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo

The Pyramids, Giza, Egypt
The Pyramids of Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu, Giza Necropolis (Unesco World Heritage List, 1979), Egypt. Egyptian civilisation, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV

Egyptian pylon fronting the Temple of Isis at Philae on Lake Nasser
Temple of Isis, the beautiful Ptolemaic/Roman centerpiece of Philae fronted by an Egyptian pylon

Relief of Isis and her son Horus at Temple of Isis in Philae
Well-preserved carved relief of Isis and her son Horus at Temple of Isis in Philae

Entrance to the Temple of Isis with two stone lions, the centerpiece of Philae

The picturesque Shallal village on Lake Nasser, which is where the boats to Philae depart from

Courtyard flanked by colonnades at the Temple of Isis in Philae
Entrance and courtyard flanked by well-preserved colonnades at the Temple of Isis in Philae

Well-preserved carved relief of the pylon at the Temple of Isis in Philae

Fine reliefs at the Temple of Isis in Philae
Fine wall reliefs at the Temple of Isis in Philae

The Kiosk of Trajan on the island of Philae served as the royal landing for the temple

Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt
The Great Temple at Abu Simbel was completed around year 1265 BCE of the reign of Ramesses the Great

Ramses II statue head
Memphis, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ramses II statue head
Abu Simbel, Egypt, Africa

The Great Pyramid of Khufu, Giza Plateau, Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Khufu contains over two million blocks of stone, Giza Plateau, Cairo, Egypt

The three great Pyramids of Giza viewed from the edge of the plateau, Egypt
The three great Pyramids of Giza viewed from the edge of the plateau, Giza Plateau, Egypt

The Sphinx, guardian of the Giza Plateau, Cairo, Egypt

Second Pylon from the Forecourt, Temple of Isis
Island of Philae, Aswan, Egypt

Sphinx (foreground), Great Pyramid of Cheops (background), The Giza Pyramids
Giza, Egypt

Camel, Great Pyramid of Cheops (background), The Giza Pyramids
Giza, Egypt

Colossus of Ramses II (top), Queen Nefertari (bottom), Sun Temple, Abu Simbel Temples
Egypt

Kiosk of Trajan, Temple of Isis
Island of Philae, Aswan, Egypt

Colossus of Ramses II, Luxor Temple
Luxor, Egypt

Colossi of Ramses II, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel Temples
Egypt

Columns of the Temple of Khonsu, Karnak Temple Complex
Luxor, Egypt

Pharaoh Tuthmose III on a chariot, Karnak Temple Complex
Luxor, Egypt

Obelisk, Luxor Temple
Luxor, Egypt

Colossi of Ramses II, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel
Egypt

Colossi of Ramses II, Sun Temple, Abu Simbel Temples
Egypt

Statue of Pharaoh in Peristyle Court, Karnak Temple Complex
Luxor, Egypt

Sunset, Sphinx (foreground), The Pyramid of Chephren (background), The Pyramids of Giza
Giza, Egypt

Statue of Ramses II with his daughter Benta-Anta, Forecourt, Karnak Temple Complex
Luxor, Egypt

The Giza Pyramids
Giza, Egypt

Bas-relief of the God Amun, Karnak Temple Complex
Luxor, Egypt

Sphinx (foreground), Pyramid of Mycerinus (background), The Giza Pyramids
Giza, Egypt

Sphinx, Giza Pyramids
Giza, Egypt

Sunset at the pyramids, Giza, Egypt

Sunset at the pyramids, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Sunset at the Pyramids, Giza, Cairo, Egypt
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world

The Pyramids Of Giza, Egypt
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sunset at the Pyramids and Sphinx, Giza, Egypt
Sunset at the Iconic Pyramids and Sphinx, Giza, Egypt

The Pyramids Of Giza, Egypt
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Pyramids Of Giza, Egypt
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Hatshepsuts Mortuary Temple
The ancient Egyptian mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, Egypt, circa 1950. The temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra. (Photo by J. L)

Tomb Of Ramesses VI
Heiroglyphic inscriptions around the stairs to the doorway of the tomb of Pharaohs Ramesses V and Ramesses VI, in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, circa 1950

Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built in the 14th century BC, at the Theban necropolis, Egypt, circa 1925. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Hatshepsuts Mortuary Temple
An aerial view of the ancient Egyptian mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, Egypt, circa 1950. The temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra

Luxor Temple Statues
Statues at the entrance of the ancient Egyptian Luxor Temple complex on the east bank of the Nile, Egypt, circa 1955. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Obelisk in the ancient Egyptian Luxor Temple at night, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue in the ancient Egyptian Luxor Temple at night, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of Horus in the ancient Egyptian Temple of Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief carving in the ancient Egyptian Temple of Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Facade of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief carving in the ancient Egyptian Temple of Kom Ombo near Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Columns in the ancient Egyptian Philae Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief carving in the ancient Egyptian Philae Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Medinet Habu Temple near Luxor from a hot air balloon, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A hot air balloon flight over a ruined temple near Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Pyramid in Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Sphinx and the Great Pyramid in Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of the eroded face of the Sphinx in Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre in Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The eroded top of the Pyramid of Khafre in Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Pyramid of Khafre in Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The sun setting behind the Pyramid of Khafre in Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Roman Mammisi, Dendera necropolis, Qena, Nile Valley, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Great Court of Ramses II, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Dendera necropolis, Qena, Nile Valley, Egypt; carvings on the outside wall of the Temple of Hathor

The Outer Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Hathor, Dendera necropolis, Qena, Nile Valley, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, pyramid complex of Djoser (Zoser), Entrance, colonnade UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Giza, Great Sphinx and pyramid of Khufu UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, Zoser, Bedouin on camel beside step pyramids of Djoser and Userkaf UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Amenhotep sarcophagus, Relief with Anubi as jackal UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Memphis, Saqquara necropolis, pyramid complex of Djoser (Zoser), Pyramid of Djoser UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Giza, Great Sphinx UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Giza, Great Sphinx and pyramid of Khufu
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Menphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Great Sphinx at Giza; in the background Chefren pyramid

Egypt, Giza, Pyramid of Khafre UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Old Thebes, Luxor, Valley of Kings, crest of valley UNESCO World Heritage Site

Egypt, Old Thebes, Luxor, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, 18th dynasty, Anubis Chapel, wall with painted reliefs and ceiling with stars UNESCO World Heritage Site

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As the sun sets over the majestic land of ancient Egypt, a captivating scene unfolds before our eyes. In the foreground stands the enigmatic Sphinx, its imposing presence shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Behind it, rising proudly against the horizon, is the awe-inspiring Pyramid of Chephren, one of the magnificent Pyramids of Giza. Illustrations depicting ancient Egyptian gods adorn this rich tapestry of culture. The mighty Horus holds aloft the key of life, symbolizing eternal power and vitality. Nearby, we glimpse an illustration showcasing Osiris, revered as a god associated with resurrection and rebirth. Journeying further into this mesmerizing world, we encounter architectural marvels that have stood for millennia. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor showcases intricate designs that pay homage to a powerful female pharaoh who defied convention. The Red Pyramid beckons us with its striking red hue and impeccable symmetry – a testament to ancient engineering prowess. Ramses II Temple in Abu Simbel stands tall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; its colossal statues paying tribute to an iconic ruler from Nubia. A stroll through history brings us to the Kiosk of Trajan standing gracefully before the remarkable Temple of Isis – both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These structures embody religious devotion and reflect Egypt's deep-rooted spiritual beliefs. Delving deeper into their burial customs reveals treasures beyond imagination: Pharaoh Amenemope's gold funerary mask from Tanis gleams with opulence fit for royalty. Anubis, god of death and embalming rituals, clutches his sacred symbol -the Ankh- representing everlasting life. Finally, we arrive at Kom Ombo near Aswan where an ancient temple awaits our exploration amidst North Africa's breathtaking landscapes. And not far away lies another UNESCO World Heritage Site: Menkaure's Pyramid accompanied by none other than the timeless Sphinx itself.