One of the most striking archtectural achievement in Northern Africa are the “Ksour” (plural of “Ksar”), fortified Berber strongholds consisting of many rooms called “ghorfas” used for storing grain.
The structures look so outlandish and bizarre that Geaorge Lucas used them as the backdrop for his planet Tataouine (actually a small city in Tunisia) in star Wars, home of Anakin Skywalker.
Medinet Habu is the mortuary temple of pharaoh Ramesses III. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, not too far away from the Colossi of Memnon. For some reason, this fabulous temple is not on the agenda of most tourists who prefer to spend the time in Karnak, Luxor temple and the valley of the kings. However, missing out on the vivid colours of this temple really would be a pity! The pharaoh and some baboons worshipping the god of the sun. In a great temple such as this, there always are some restoration works going on. All photos taken ...
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