Egyptian temples photos
Hieroglyphs, sphinx and courtyard
Mosaic of three photos taken in Karnak (day light) and Luxor (night time) temples in Upper Egypt.
- Karnak temple: hieroglyphs fresco representing a cartouche with one of the names of king Sethi 2
- Karnak temple: the body of the sphinx leading to the entrance of the temple are lion shaped, the lion being symbol of royalty. Their head is ram shaped, emblematic animal of Amon god, symbolising physical power
- Luxor temple: night photo of Aménophis III courtyard