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Get On A Great Safari at www.GreatSafaris.com According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, “The Egyptians do not all worship the same gods, excepting Isis and Osiris.” (Opening photo — The Pharaohs’ Bed Temple.) Osiris was the god … Continue reading →
Get On a Great Safari With www.GreatSafaris.com Thebes is the world’s largest temple complex. Ramses II added temples at Thebes. The “Egyptian Book Of The Dead” is a western misnomer — the ancient Egyptians had … Continue reading →
