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The Egyptian temple carving that looks like a giant lightbulb

Carved into the Hathor temple at Dendera in Egypt is a relief that looks a great deal like a lightbulb: an oval bubble with a ...
Hebdo Ahram

In Photos: Second restoration phase of Upper Egypt's Dendera Temple complex completed

The work include the restoration and cleaning of the great hall, the entrance facade the birth kiosk As part of a plan by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to preserve the Dendera ...
Egypt Independent

Catacombs of Dendera Temple will be open to visitors in June

The Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt decided to open the catacombs of Dendera Temple in Qena Governorate, for visit, after the completion of many restorations. The Secretary-General of the ...
Hebdo Ahram

The view from Dendera

Three crypts and the panoramic rooftop of Upper Egypt’s Dendera Temple have been opened to the public after restoration Within the framework of Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities plans to preserve ...
Egypt Independent

Photos: Sphinx, remains of Roman Emperor’s cabin found near Dendera Temple

The Egyptian archaeological mission from Ain Shams University revealed a treasure trove of archaeological finds, including a smiling Sphinx, a bilingual royal plaque, and the remains of Roman Emperor ...
Hyperallergic

Mini Roman-Era Sphinx Discovered Near Egyptian Temple

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of a small sphinx beside the Dendera Temple in Qena, Egypt. The Roman-era sphinx, much smaller than its monumental ...