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Size does matter. The most iconic ancient buildings in the world. So simple in shape, yet with such a complex internal structure.

Next to the second great Pyramid; it is assumed that this is the face of the Pharaoh Khafre. Shame the Turkish army used it as target practice in the 16th century, shooting off its nose.

Timeless.

The way of fishing has remained unchanged for thousands of years.

The impact of this mortuary temple comes as much from its setting as its structure. The simple facade of the three enormous terraces is almost overwhelmed by the towering cliffs that they lead into.

Though the impact of the setting has been diminished by the creation of Lake Nasser, the two temples at Abu Simbel remain a tremendous statement of a particular Pharaoh's will. Unlike Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, these temples dominate the cliffs in which they are set.

We visited this temple in the early evening with the setting sun giving a glorious golden tinge to the ruins.

Up to a little over a century ago this temple was almost entirely covered by debris and sand with houses built over it. Hence since its reclamation, it is now the best preserved ancient monument in Egypt.

Karnak is really a complex of several temples built over a period of 1,300 years. It is most famous for the Hypostyle Hall filled with 134 of these gigantic pillars.

We visited Kom Ombo Temple at night time with a full moon. Magical.

The night time scenes added an extra dimension to taking shots. Here the photographer is the subject!

Even though it was daytime, it can be very dark inside the temples. The hieroglyphs may be indecipherable, but they are still fascinating to examine.

The pictures and hieroglyphs are still as fresh as when the walls were first decorated over 3,000 years ago.

One of a pair of monumental statues that were discovered embedded in mud 200 years ago. It was  offered to the British Museum which unfortunately failed to collect it, so it has lain here waiting ever since.

The earliest pyramids were built in this area. The Bent Pyramid is about 5 miles away.

The landmark mosque overlooking the city was built in the 19th century in the Ottoman imperial style.

Sublime.