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The Thebian Necropolis

The Thebian Necropolis is in upper Egypt across the Nile River from the city of Luxor, which was built on the site of Thebes, the capital of the ancient pharaohs. It contains dozens of mortuary temple ruins and tombs of the ancient Egyptian ruling class. It includes the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the village of Deir el-Medina, two large well-preserved remains of the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, and scores of other smaller ruins.

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Temple of Hatsupshet - October, 1986
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Temple of Luxor - October, 1986
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From Sketchbook - October, 1986
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Temple of Luxor - October, 1986
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Temple of Luxor From Sketchbook - October, 1986
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Ramses 2 - October, 1986
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From Sketchbook - October, 1986
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Temple of Karnak - October, 1986
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Temple of Karnac From Sketchbook - October, 1986
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Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Karnac - October, 1986
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Detail of Temple of Karnac From Sketchbook - October, 1986





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