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Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Here they are! A very special thanks to Lady C. who was kind and graciou enough to let me tap into her photobucket site. I have tried my best to give a brief explanation for each picture, but if you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. I included a few of Tabusiris Magna, where Zahi Hawass has been excavating. Enjoy! http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee153/LadyCalpurnia/ -- Fortune favors the bold.
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Re: Hyker in Egypt: Photos to share
Aug 14, 2008 7:31 PM
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> Since everyone's getting "bumpalicious", I'll do this
> one more time!
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I'll be glad to see them again!
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Aug 14, 2008 4:49 PM
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Since everyone's getting "bumpalicious", I'll do this one more time!
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Aug 4, 2008 1:02 PM
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One more bump for the heck of it! 
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Jul 29, 2008 9:39 AM
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> james,
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> I am unsure if Abu Simbel was featured in the
> Mummy movies. I decided that of all Egyptian
> Kings, Ramses II must have been on some serious
> ego-trip! I met an Egyptologist who was a real jerk.
> He was a brilliant man, but definitely had hang-ups
> s about a woman (me) asking more detailed questions
> than he was used to getting from typical tourists.
> Out of curiosity I asked him who his favorite
> e ancient ruler was.
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> You guessed. Ramses II!!!
go figure, Hyker!
looked at the pics again, theyre truly cool.
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Jul 28, 2008 8:15 PM
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Elare, write when you can! My in-laws leave tomorrow. Was at Monticello all day today. Wonderful. Talk soon!
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Jul 28, 2008 8:14 PM
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james,
I am unsure if Abu Simbel was featured in the Mummy movies. I decided that of all Egyptian Kings, Ramses II must have been on some serious ego-trip! I met an Egyptologist who was a real jerk. He was a brilliant man, but definitely had hang-ups about a woman (me) asking more detailed questions than he was used to getting from typical tourists. Out of curiosity I asked him who his favorite ancient ruler was.
You guessed. Ramses II!!!
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Jul 28, 2008 5:34 PM
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> Thanks Hyker. I really enjoyed those. I've always
> loved Ramesses II, so seeing Abu Simbel is so cool. I
> can only imagine what those interior pillars looked
> like..Osiris...omg! (And Nefertari's Temple, wow..)
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> ::drool::
awsome, Hyker. cant wait to go to egypt. the pictures r fantastic! always wanted to see AbuSimbel, it was so incredible that they relocated the whole fricking thing! didnt they show part of it in one of those "Mummy" movies?
> magi the closet Egyptologist
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Re: Hyker in Egypt: Photos to share
Jul 28, 2008 1:29 PM
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Adored all your photos Hyker, especially interested in the Philae Temple in Alexandria, hadn't seen that before. How lovely of you to share.
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Jul 26, 2008 9:46 AM
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Being a lover of all things Greco-Roman, I always get excited about Classical architecture, whether I'm in Rome or Washington DC!
This trip, when I saw how architects over 3000 yrs. ago styled columns after their beloved lotus blossoms, it almost choked me up. There was the earliest nationalism in architecture I'd ever seen. These people loved their land, desert and all. They were proud of their heritage. So long ago.........it's that type of thing that strips away years from an archaeological site to make it vibrant and alive for me. 
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Jul 26, 2008 12:35 AM
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Thanks Hyker. I really enjoyed those. I've always loved Ramesses II, so seeing Abu Simbel is so cool. I can only imagine what those interior pillars looked like..Osiris...omg! (And Nefertari's Temple, wow..)
::drool::
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Jul 24, 2008 8:52 PM
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Bumpity-bump-bump!
Wanna make sure everyone has the chance to see if they want.
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Jul 18, 2008 10:13 PM
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Relaxed, for sure! Didn't want to leave. Why is it that vacation time always goes so FAST when the rest of our work-a-day lives drag endlessly on?
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Jul 18, 2008 7:36 PM
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Thanks, Hyker, those pics are wonderful..I wish I had been there, too. I loved the Octavian bust.. so interesting to see them looking so real.
You look quite lovely, too, so relaxed sitting on that boat...
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Jul 18, 2008 12:57 PM
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Thank you! You are most welcome...especially back to the boards! We are thrilled to have you back! Have a great weekend!
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