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What surprises one about Egypt is the sheer number of temples and tombs that are so well-preserved, in large part due to being buried in sand in an extremely dry climate. Carved hieroglyphics and bas-reliefs are still vibrantly colored from pigments applied thousands of years ago. One constant is the blue ceilings with gold stars, the evolutionary predecessor of those seen all over Europe (remember this Italy
post?). I love the more primitive shape of the stars, applied in geometric lines---who wouldn't want a ceiling like this in their house? I'm told the Versace Mansion in Miami has a such a ceiling.
These particular ceilings are in the Temple of Hatchetsup on Luxor's west bank.
The God Thoth
Temple of Edfu
The God Horus
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