| PYRAMIDS & TEMPLES OF THE PHARAONIC KINGDOMS OF THE NILE: EGYPT (5-19 Mar 2006) | www.alexpeditions.net |
Paris CairoGiza & SaqqaraLuxorWest BankAswan & PhilaeAbu SimbelKom Ombo & EdfuAbydos & DendaraNile & Red Sea |
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ABYDOS & DENDARA | (10 of 10) NEXT ALBUM |
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| Location: Abydos, the cult centre of Osiris (whose body, or at least the head was buried there after the murder by Seth) was regarded as the holiest of ancient Egyptian towns. Dendara is known for the one of the best (if not the best) preserved temple complexes in all Egypt. |
Itinerary: [15 March]: Disembarking from MS Melodie › Convoy to Abydos (10:00-12:00): Temples of Seti I and Ramses II, Osirieon › Convoy to Dendara (13:30-15:00): Temples of Hathor and Isis, Sac- red Lake, Mammisi of Nectanebo I › Convoy to Luxor (17:00-18:00) |
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