Next was the Temple at Luxor. This temple, like the one on Philae Island has been appropriated by others over the years. The first picture is of (who else) Ramses II keeping watch over his temple some 3400 years later. The arch you see in the middle picture was built by Alexander the Great and incorporates him into the friezes along with the Egyptian gods. The third picture is of the mosque that is still worshipping today - a wedding was occurring there the day we arrived and you see some of the children in attendance peering through the grates at us.
Next was the Temple at Luxor. This temple, like the one on Philae Island has been appropriated by others over the years. The first picture is of (who else) Ramses II keeping watch over his temple some 3400 years later. The arch you see in the middle picture was built by Alexander the Great and incorporates him into the friezes along with the Egyptian gods. The third picture is of the mosque that is still worshipping today - a wedding was occurring there the day we arrived and you see some of the children in attendance peering through the grates at us.
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