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the egyptian symbols and their meanings are depicted in this drawing from an ancient book,
History
The Egyptians had many gods and goddesses. The early tombs were mastabas, rectangular structures of mud brick, with slightly sloping walls. By the end of Dynasty II, the interiors of royal mastabas were being constructed of cut stone.
looking up at the ceiling in an egyptian temple
Dendera - Temple of Hathor
Dendera - Temple of Hathor, Egypt (by WilliamSitu)
an old stone building with a large wooden door and two lanterns on the outside wall
Courtyard
Africa | Mosque of Barquq, Cairo. Egypt. © David Lewis
two large rocks sticking out of the blue water near an island with small boats in it
kylie francis
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
an aerial view of the city skyline at night, including skyscrapers and boats in the water
Singapore River by Ng Hock How
Every time I go back to Singapore there's something new. Hard to believe it's a tiny island!
an island with houses and flowers in the foreground, surrounded by blue ocean water
The Beautiful Island of Kefalonia, Greece
an alley way with flowers hanging from the buildings
Flowered Lane, Spello, Italy.
Flowered Lane, Spello, Italy
row houses line the street in an urban setting
New York City - Sex and the City style
two people swimming in clear blue water surrounded by green plants and trees on either side of the river
International Travel & Food
Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil http://weddingphotography.com.ph/8635/capturing-15-most-haunted-places-travel-photography-tips/ http://exploretraveler.com http://exploretraveler.net
the interior of an ancient egyptian temple with columns
Louxor, Egypte
Luxor Egypt
the castle is surrounded by snow covered trees
Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany.
three camels are walking in front of the pyramids
41 Places To See Before You Die (Part II)
The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt - The most famous monuments of ancient Egypt. These massive stone structures were built around 4500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile. But the intriguing Egyptian pyramids were more than just tombs for kings. The mysteries surrounding their symbolism, design and purpose have inspired passionate debate. It is likely that many of these mysteries will never be solved.
a bird flying over an old building with a view of the city in the distance
Ibn Tulun mosque by Ehab Mohsen / 500px
Ibn Tulun Mosque, Cairo, Egypt / Mosquée Ibn Touloun, Le Caire, Egypte