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Temple of Edfu

The Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, with its towering gateway and its roof still in place.

Photo: Patrick.reb · CC BY-SA 3.0
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1–2 hours

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The Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, with its towering gateway and its roof still in place.

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