Luxor News Blog

Jane writes a regular blog about Luxor life called “Luxor News”, here are some of the most recent posts:

• New lighting system at Valley of the Kings means longer visitor hours for ancient Egyptian tombs | Heritage Key 06 Jan, 11
  New lighting system at Valley of the Kings means longer visitor hours for ancient Egyptian tombs | Heritage Key: "The thousands of tourists that daily visit the heritage site will now be distributed throughout the day, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. - Sent using Google Toolbar"No news yet on when this will start but I think it will be soon
  Jane Akshar
• Lots of digs visible from the road 03 Jan, 11
  Just driving from the crossroads to the valley of nobles there were lots of digs visible from the road and there is a good chance of seeing something.Some words of etiquette1) no photos of closed sites, it is against the rules, they have the right to seize and remove all photos on your memory stick2) don't wander onto the site, these digs are closed sites and you are not allowed on them3) don't annoy the archeologists. Now sometimes they have the time and inclination to talk to visitors but do remember they are actually working and need to concentrate. Don't interrupt Having said all that it can be quite interesting to spend 15 minutes watching them at work, kids are often fascinated. I saw work at Tawsert, Amenhotep II, Amenhotep III, Tuthmosis III and the Ramasseum all from the main road.At the entrance to the Ramasseum they have installed plinths indicating the location of the jackal headed sphinxes that lined the avenue. There is a reproduction there but if you want to see the real thing there are examples at the temple of Merenptah
  Jane Akshar
• BBC News - Egypt's president calls for unity after church bombing 02 Jan, 11
  BBC News - Egypt's president calls for unity after church bombing: "Hours after the attack, President Mubarak went on state television to express his shock and vow to track down those behind it.'This act of terrorism shook the country's conscience, shocked our feelings and hurt the hearts of Muslim and Coptic Egyptians,' he said.'The blood of their martyrs in Alexandria mixed to tell us all that all Egypt is the target and that blind terrorism does not differentiate between a Copt and a Muslim.'We are all in this together and will face up to terrorism and defeat it.'- Sent using Google Toolbar"I am most impressed with President Mubaracks reaction, it really shows how he has managed to lead Egypt for so long.
  Jane Akshar

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