The Temple of Karnak & Temple of Luxor

After spending the morning across the river at the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, and going back to our hotel for a recuperative lunch, we toured the Great Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor in the afternoon. We had seen the awesome sound & light show at Karnak the previous night, but I wasn't prepared for how immense the complex is in the daytime... over 80 acres!




















The entrance is lined on both sides with these sphinxes.















Dozens of "tame" stray dogs live at the temple. I just had to take a photo of these puppies... their mom was foraging for food, and there they were, right out in the open amongst all the tourists!















Ramses II was the longest-reigning pharoah in Egyptian history, ruling for 67 years. He had statues of himself erected all over Luxor, and there are more statues of him than any other pharoah. Many of his statues show him with his most beloved queen, Nefertari, standing underneath his legs (!)




















An example of one of the hundreds of huge columns in the temple.




















And us just enjoying the experience and each other...




















The entrance to the Temple of Luxor (there's Ramses again).















And Pharoah Bob with his beloved Queen Jan!




















Examples of some of the hieroglyphics, carvings and columns at the Temple.

Bob with our fun and knowledgible guide, Emad. Thanks, Emad, for a fabulous day of touring the tombs and temples of Luxor!