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What culture has fascinated us through the ages more than that of the ancient Egyptians. We got a special view of the mysteries and grandeur of that time gone by on a "Celebrate Life" tour in February 2003 with Melissa Applegate. Volumes have been written about ancient Egypt so the words will be few, but here are some sights ... and a couple sounds ... we want to share, photographed by Jack Dodge. For more details , visit Melissa's chronicle of the trip (incomplete). |
Cairo:
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 The Mena House in Cairo, with its view of Giza, is the starting point for many visitors. |
 The Step Pyramid at Sakkara is centuries older than the Great Pyramid and was designed by Imhotep for King Zoser. |
 The temple at Sakkara has a hallway of grand pillars. |
 The bent pyramid at Dashur |
 The Sphinx and the pyramid of Chephren at Giza |
 The Pyramids of Giza now overlook the giant city of Cairo. |
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 The treasures taken from the tomb of Tutankhamon remain one of the Cairo Museum's most popular exhibits. |
 But this life-size ancient scribe is my favorite piece of sculpture on display. |
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 One of Cairo's most impressive sights is the Mohammed Ali Mosque at the Citadel on a hilltop in Cairo. |
 Sharing that same hilltop is the city's oldest synagogue ... |
 and St. Sergius Christian Church, where the Holy Family is said to have lived for a time. |
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 A panoramic view of Cairo from the top of the Citadel. |
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