28 | Egypt Destination Guide
ancient temple complexes, with their 21-foot-
tall columns and majestic, sphinx-lined avenue.
In the hills across the river, Ancient Egyptians
constructed royal tombs dedicated to Egypt's
great pharaohs, with the most famous being
that of the boy-king Tutankhamen. Known
today as the Valley of the Kings, this necropolis
combined with Ancient Thebes, is recognised as
a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue sailing as Egypt's dramatic historic
sites give way to scenes of everyday life
along the Nile. Watch as fishermen in white
cotton robes hum excitedly over a bounty of
silverfish and water buffalo cool themselves in
the arid heat. See farmers and their oxdrawn
K ING TUTA NK H A MEN TOMB COR R IDOR
K ING TUTA NK H A MEN SA RCOPH AGUS
K ING TUTA NK H A MEN HIEROG LY PHIC
