Temple touring
- December 11, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
the Xplorer from Buchanan, Michigan
The Temples are impressive. Knowing that the temples are thousands of years old and seeing what the Egyptians were accomplishing so long ago gives you goosebumps before you even enter the grounds.
The long row of lions that flank the entrance to the Temple of Luxor help one appreciate how grand this temple was at the height of its time. The architecture is very symetrical as you approach, and you will immediately notice that there is only one towering obelisk where you would expect two. Soon, you read and discover that the other one was taken by the French a long time ago and now stands in Paris in the Place de Concorde.
Finders keepers?
The Temple of Karnak is impressive simply because of its size.
As we toured the Temples we quietly reflected on the James Bond movie that was made in the vicinity with one of the screen's favorite bad guys, Jaws.
From journal Xploring Luxor, Egypt