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Gods and Kings: How they shaped Egyptian ethos

Egypt, along with Mesopotamia, India and China is one of the most ancient civilisations in the world. Unlike India and China though, their…

Jan 3

Gods and Kings: How they shaped Egyptian ethos

Jan 3

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A Sacred Marriage: How Karnak and Luxor Cemented Egypt’s Cosmic Order

On the east bank of the Nile in Luxor, two monumental temples stand as testaments to the grandeur and spirituality of ancient Egypt. The…

Jan 18

A Sacred Marriage: How Karnak and Luxor Cemented Egypt’s Cosmic Order

Jan 18

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Valley of Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Valley of Queens

The west bank of the Nile near Luxor holds secrets carved into cliffs and buried beneath sands. Here lie the Valley of Kings, the Temple of…

Jan 18

Valley of Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Valley of Queens

Jan 18

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Kom Ombo and Edfu: Temples of Duality and Power

Further downstream from Philae, and on the way to Luxor, are the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Each tells its own story, shaped by gods…

Jan 7

Kom Ombo and Edfu: Temples of Duality and Power

Jan 7

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Philae: An island of Gods and Legends

We left Aswan early the second day for Luxor. The first stop along the way was the temple complex of Philae. Philae rests on an island, and…

Jan 6

Philae: An island of Gods and Legends

Jan 6

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The Citadel of Saladin: Cairo’s Guardian Through the Ages

The road to the Citadel of Saladin winds upward, its path tracing centuries of history and power. Perched atop Mokattam Hill, the fortress…

Jan 6

The Citadel of Saladin: Cairo’s Guardian Through the Ages

Jan 6

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Moving mountains: The legacy of Abu Simbel

The road to Abu Simbel stretches like a ribbon across the golden expanse of the Sahara, a delicate thread connecting the present to the…

Jan 5

Moving mountains: The legacy of Abu Simbel

Jan 5

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Whispers of eternity: Walking amongst the pyramids of Egypt

It is 9PM. We try sleeping early as we have to leave in a couple of hours to catch the flight to Cairo. Sudha has just fallen asleep. I…

Jan 3

Whispers of eternity: Walking amongst the pyramids of Egypt

Jan 3

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Prambanan and Sewu temples — one night wonders

Prambanan (derived from Parabrahman, or the highest God in Sanskrit) is a noted UNESCO heritage site in Yogyakarta. It houses grand…

Jan 4, 2024

Prambanan and Sewu temples — one night wonders

Jan 4, 2024

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Merapi Lava Tour

When we hear volcanic eruption, we mainly think of lava oozing out and destroying everything in its path.

Jan 3, 2024

Merapi Lava Tour

Jan 3, 2024

Shrinath V

Shrinath V

Product consultant. Recognized as Google Developer Expert (Product Strategy). Love traveling and stories from places I visit.

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