Astronomy is famous for taking its enthusiasts to wonderful places on the planet. Being a guy who would have liked to be an ...

Built during the Middle Kingdom era, Karnak Temple comprises three compounds dedicated to the Theban triad: Amun, Mut and ...

Our eight-day cruise hit many highlights: the extensive temples at Karnak and Luxor; the colossal statues of Ramses II ...

Obelisks over Karnak Two of three obelisks at the Temple of Amun at Karnak Temple Complex tower behind the Great Hypostyle Hall. The obelisk of Thutmose I (r. circa 1504-1493 B.C.) is on the right ...

Archaeologists excavating the Karnak temple complex in Luxor, Egypt have turned up a cache of gold jewelry, amulets, and ornaments. The artifacts were found inside a ceramic vessel in the ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a 2,600-year-old pot containing gold jewellery and statuettes of a family of ancient gods. The treasure trove was discovered at the Karnak temple complex ...

Known for his expansionist policies in Nubia and the extension of numerous temples, particularly at Karnak. Amenemhat II (1929–1895 BCE) Pursued a peaceful foreign policy and maintained trade ...

Cruising leisurely down the Nile River is one of the most popular tourist activities in Egypt. Yes, you can see ancient and remarkable temples with almost no effort. Yes, you can see miles of ...

Three tombs dating back thousands of years have been unearthed in an ancient Egyptian burial complex.. The tombs of three prominent statesmen from the New Kingdom era (1539 to 1077 BCE) have been ...

Your guide will lead you to the attraction at hand — invariably an ancient temple — and then tell you about it. This is a less expensive option than you think, and smart cruisers do it. 8.