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Very rare video footage dating back to 1920 during the exploration of pharaonic tombs of the temple of hatshepsut in qurna city of Luxor. The video starts with the drinking water transport of workers drilling and dirt to discover the tombs under the dirt and the rest of the lunch for the workers doing this work and over 700 men including children.
Exclusive footage: Ancient Egyptian tombs open to public for the first time
For the first time the three tombs of TT218 Amennakht, TT219 Nebenmaat and TT220 Khaemteri in...
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Any news of which is the 5th tomb to be free this summer?
I couldn't figure that one out either :lol:
Maybe one of the local members can tootle up to the ticket office and enlighten us?
There appears to be a new scam. People buying tickets for the Temple of Isis at Deir esh-Shelwet at the main west bank ticket office are being asked for US$5 instead of LE40. I have heard this from...
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It costs 30le for foreigners, free for Egyptians and 3le for other Arabic nations.
I agree Bennu that not everything is tacky in Luxor and there are some great musicians, especially those who perform...
These photos are from a PDF I downloaded of the EES's 1894 excavation at Deir el Bahri. Compare them with the site today and I think you'll realise why I find it well over-restored (or reconstructed)!
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Much as I like Brian, I have to agree with Kevin on this one -most of his publications can be downloaded for free from many websites - all it takes is a little time to find them.