Thursday, June 9, 2011

Exploring The Temples And Pharaoic Legacies Of Egypt

By Keith Clark


Egypt has long been a favorite destination for scholars, archeologists, researchers, historians, and curious travelers because of its incredible wealth of cultural and architectural treasures. Simultaneously, although, we risk having merely a surface experience of Egypt; that is, we can effortlessly fall into the trap of viewing the "big" attractions, like the Pyramids at Giza, without discovering the area more fully. By discovering the temples and Pharaonic legacies of Egypt, you can gain a much greater knowing - and appreciation - of this unique land.

The image that comes to mind when most of us think of Egypt is Giza with its extraordinary pyramids and also the Great Sphinx. While they are indeed worthy of a visit to Egypt, they're not the only sites of curiosity. Indeed, seeing these is simply a start to exploring the legends, myths, and history of Egypt. How do you go underneath the surface?It's important to know that there are countless temples in Egypt. To go beyond the surface, try floating on top of it. A cruise through the huge reservoir that is Lake Nasser takes you back in time and via some of the most spectacular landscapes in the globe.

The blue of the water is rivaled only by the crystalline skies, and on your journey, you are able to explore some of Egypt's most significant temples, like the Dendera Temple Complex.The Dendera Complex, that is the best preserved in Egypt, sprawls more than 40,000 square meters and it is surrounded by a mud brick wall. The complex is associated with pharaoh Pepi I, as well as Nectanebo II, the last of the native pharaohs. Stone reliefs, relics, and structures offer a interesting glimpse inside pharaonic legacies. From the Dendera necropolis, for example, we see that the twelve chambers had crypts, which had been used to store icons and vessels.

You will find wall reliefs which tell of the people and objects contained within the tombs, and in the "Throne Room," for Ptolemy XII, you will find offerings of jewellery to the gods.You can also visit the Nubian Temples, such as Qsar Ibrim, Dakka, Derr, and Amada. These temples, with the exception of Qasr Ibrim, have been moved from their original sites to help in preservation, but you will still see reliefs, stone work, along with other authentic particulars that help increase your knowledge and appreciation for Egyptian temples and their creators.Giza is no doubt 1 of the most fascinating vacation spots in the world; however it isn't all you can do and see in Egypt.






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