Photo Essay: Pyramids & Temples of Egypt

by Dave on February 4, 2010 · 16 comments

I raced around Egypt in December 2008 as I only had 11 days before my onward flight to Brussels.

It was enough time to see all the major sites, and while I had tour guides for them all, I can’t remember a single thing they said.  And I didn’t think I would.

Instead, I focused on taking photos.

Exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza by camel

Exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza by camel

The Sphinx

The Sphinx

In comparison to the Great Pyramids, The Sphinx is quite small

In comparison to the Great Pyramids, The Sphinx is quite small

As the sun sets, dogs sleep amidst the oldest pyramids in Egypt

As the sun sets, dogs sleep amidst the oldest pyramids in Egypt

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Queens

Luxor Temple at sunset

Luxor Temple at sunset

Hieroglyphics on temple facade

Hieroglyphics on temple facade

Having a little fun in a grand setting

Having a little fun in a grand setting

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel

Early morning tourist rush at Abu Simbel

Early morning tourist rush at Abu Simbel

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16 Comments

joanna_haugen February 4, 2010 at 12:42 pm

Beautiful photos Dave. Everything looks so BIG!

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neha February 4, 2010 at 2:27 pm

Gorgeous photos, especially the first one!

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Adam February 4, 2010 at 3:36 pm

Great photos! I'm surprised to see so few people in most of them considering that everything I've heard about the touristy places in Egypt is how hard it is to get a photo without tourists. Pretty impressive.

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Joya February 4, 2010 at 11:18 pm

These pictures are amazing! Makes me want to move Egypt to the top of my travel list.

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Dave February 5, 2010 at 9:13 am

Thanks Joanna – everything *was* really big! Definitely a must-see for travelers. And I couldn't take photos of the painted hieroglyphics in the tombs.

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Dave February 5, 2010 at 9:14 am

Neha – camels are naturally photogenic, don't you think?

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Dave February 5, 2010 at 9:15 am

Adam, really? I figured the hordes of people you see in a few photos backs up how touristy it is. Egypt was the rare place where I was always with a tour guide, being shuffled around like a head of cattle. :)

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Dave February 5, 2010 at 9:20 am

Thanks Joya – I'd been wanting to go to Egypt since 2001. I had a trip booked back then, but the events of 9/11 got in the way, and I never made it.

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brookevstheworld February 5, 2010 at 8:19 pm

LOVE these photos! Great job – that first one is very cool :)

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Dave February 6, 2010 at 9:12 am

Thanks Brooke – riding a camel to the Pyramids was awesome – I was away from the crowds, only encountering the other people on camels, meanwhile buses of tourists were on the opposite side, and they'd drive to specific lookout points (which were crowded with people).

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brookevstheworld February 6, 2010 at 4:17 pm

Good to know. I'll keep that in mind for when I make it over there :)

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Adam February 6, 2010 at 9:01 pm

Yeah that's the impression I get about Egypt – you kinda need to be part of a tour at all the attractions. But some of these photos don't hint at that at all! Especially the first one and the one of the sleeping dog. Both are great shots uncluttered by tourists!

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mathew8487 February 9, 2010 at 4:59 am

Wow, amazing pics. Abu Simbel is located at Nubia and it is made up of the two huge rock temples. Twin temple monument belonged to Pharaoh Ramesse II.temples were constructed to celebrate the king’s victory. Abu Simbel is attractive place in Egypt.Abu Simbel used to guide the tours of the buried temple monuments.Nearly thousands of tourists daily visit these temples. For more details refer http://www.theearthtraveler.com/abu-simbel-egyp...

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backpackingmatt February 10, 2010 at 8:30 pm

Amazing photos Dave!

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backpackingmatt February 11, 2010 at 2:30 am

Amazing photos Dave!

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Prateek Panchal April 27, 2011 at 5:06 am

Hey dave incredible pictures!!!!!!Loved them

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