Perspectives of Time

The Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities is leading the archaeological excavations around Karnak that have become possible as a result of the lowering of the water level. During its busy history the Karnak Temple site was a place for pilgrims and a place for health. This ancient spa and bath complex was found directly in front of the Karnak temple.

One of the ancient Roman drains has survived to modern times in very good condition. Archaeologists of the Egypt Supreme Council of Antiquities have discovered and excavated the drain shown below - more than 1500 years old.

Excavations in Luxor continue to uncover a lost world. Near the Avenue of Sphinxes a very ancient well has been found far below the surface.

The Mosque of Abu Hagag was mentioned in another, more popular Blog . . . . and here is another interesting part of the story. The oldest of the minarets rests mostly upon a wooden foundation stretched between the two ancient stone roof beams.

Inside the house of Hassan Fathy we see this perspective of the inner court yard.

And from the top of the mountain we see . . . . just about everything!