Antilia

This picture of me (researcher and author of this blog) was taken by a fellow traveler, Lourdes. It was photographed by a friend and colleague, Brenda, to eliminate an unknown tourist near me.

The rock-cut Temple of Remesses II. It represents the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The site was chosen with great precision so that twice a year the sun would shine directly into the inner sanctum, 22 February – 22 October.

When the rising waters of Lake Nasser threatened the temple, due to the Aswan Dam construction, the temple was moved to higher ground.