Egypt & Relics of the World's First Great Civilization

The Egyptian Nile Valley was home to one of the oldest cultures in the world, spanning three thousand years of continuous history. When Egypt fell under a series of foreign occupations after 343 BC, each left an indelible mark on the country's cultural landscape. But it's not just the monuments of the Pharaohs that have drawn travelers to this country since long before the birth of Christ - it's the legacy of the Greeks, Romans and early Christians, and the profusion of art and architecture accumulated from centuries of successive Islamic dynasties.

The Sphinx and the Pyramid of King Khafre The Great Step Pyramid Complex at Saqqara Egypt Camels and Rider by Street Light, Giza Egypt

I made a quick visit to Egypt in July 2007 with my son Bobby en route to Kenya. I hope you enjoy my pictures from the following sites:

Giza
Memphis
Saggara

We also did a dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo (our only visit to the city) and as always, I found time to photograph people I met in and around our hotel and on the road, both of which have been posted to Flickr! Viewing albums on Flickr is a little tricky. The easiest way is (1) open the set and then (2) choose Detail view . This will open the set so you can see a larger thumbnail of each photo and its description. If you do this, you can quickly view thumbnails and expand to see enlarged views for any and all pictures. If you are a member of Flickr, I would also appreciate any comments you might have and your vote for your favorite photos.

The Wonderful People of Egypt
Dinner on the Nile

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