Climate and Weather in Luxor

If you’re planning a holiday in Luxor, it really helps to know a bit more about weather you can expect during yout stay. Here’s a handy guide to explain more about Luxor weather and the climate in Egypt. The climate in Egypt is commonly moderate. It is mostly hot or warm at days, and cool at nights. In land an …

University of Swansea Ancient Egypt Conference Available Online

UNIVERSITY OF WALES SWANSEA. Experiment and Experience: Ancient Egypt In The Present Conference May 2010. The entire conference is online!!!!! And here is the link http://www.swansea.ac.uk/egypt/events/Conference%202010/streaming.htm (thanks to Ken Griffin for the heads up) Enjoy This conference included an exciting array of demonstrations and talks, from flint knapping to flower arranging, from textiles to ship building, not to mention woodworking, …

Understanding the Difference Between Cult and Mortuary Temples

I got asked a question by a guest who stayed at Flats in Luxor, we were looking at the temple of Hatshepsut which you can see from the balcony. It was perfectly answered by an essay I had to do and he suggested I share it. What are the differences and similarities between a cult temple and a royal mortuary …