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join me on a trip to see an amazing relief of the egyptian calender (the first in the world). The relief has been conjectured to be the basis on which later astronomy systems were based. It is now on display at the Musée du Louvre, Paris
the zodiac is a map of the stars on a plane projection, showing the 12 constellations of the zodiacal band forming 36 decans of ten days each, and the planets. These decans are groups of first-magnitude stars. These were used in the ancient Egyptian calendar, which was based on lunar cycles of around 30 days and on the heliacal rising of the star Sothis (Sirius).
Its representation of the zodiac in circular form is unique in ancient Egyptian art. [citation needed] More typical are the rectangular zodiacs which decorate the same temple's pronaos
pick up in the morning from your hotel by A/C coach to dendera s. It is also one of the best preserved temples of this period, surviving despite the destruction of the temples of Hathor's consort Horus and their child Ihy or Harsomtus which originally stood close by. The back of the temple has an illustration of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion, her son with Caesar. It has become quite famous, both because it is one of few illustrations we have of a woman whose charm and intelligence made her unusually powerful and famous for all times.
But was she beautiful? I will show you the image on the rear end of the temple to see her & decide by yourself
Transportation Method: Transportation Method: Vehicles are new branded air-conditioned with a professional driver, but drivers in Egypt do not speak English and they cannot act as tour guides for the Egyptian monumental sights
Activity Level: Light
Friendly: Yes.
Kid Friendly: Yes.
