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Category Archives: III.A. World Historic Sites

Germany

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Castles, palaces and cathedrals from all over Germany, including Mad Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria and the palace complex at Potsdam near Berlin. Also Martin Luther’s Wittenberg. They are from trips in 1993, 2000, and 2001. These are copies of slides I took before I got a good digital camera, but I plan to make better [...]

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Ireland

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Random photos of historic & scenic places in Ireland, taken in 2003. I will make better copies of these photos this summer (2011) and replace them at that time. Photos by Gary L. Todd, Ph.D., Professor of History, Sias International University, Xinzheng, Henan, China. https://picasaweb.google.com/GaryLeeTodd/Ireland#

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Scotland

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Random photos of castles & places throughout Scotland. Many are poor copies of slides which I will replace with better copies this summer (2011). Photos by Gary L. Todd, Ph.D., Professor of History, Sias International University, Xinzheng, Henan, China. https://picasaweb.google.com/GaryLeeTodd/Scotland#

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England

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Random photos of mostly ancient and medieval places in England from several different visits, in 1993, 2000, and 2003. British Museum photos & other London museums are in separate category under World Museums. Many of these are poor quality copies of slides which I intend to fix this summer (2011) and replace then. Photos by Gary [...]

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New Kingdom Egypt: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan

Friday, July 4, 2008

These New Kingdom (and later) Egypt sites lie along the Nile south of Luxor/Thebes. I have separate photo albums for Cairo Museum, Old Kingdom Egypt, Abu Simbel, and for the Karnak/Luxor/King’s Valley area. Photos by Gary L. Todd, Ph.D., Professor of History, Sias International University, Xinzheng, Henan, China. http://picasaweb.google.com/GaryLeeTodd/NewKingdomEgyptEdfuKomOmboAswan#

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New Kingdom Egypt: Karnak, Luxor, & Valley of Kings

Friday, July 4, 2008

Here are some ancient Egypt sites dating from the New Kingdom: Temple of Amun at Karnak, Luxor Temple, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and several tombs in the Valley of the Kings. I have created other albums for the Cairo Museum, Old Kingdom sites, and other New Kingdom sites. Photos by Gary L. Todd, Professor of [...]

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Abu Simbel: Temple of Rameses II

Friday, July 4, 2008

These are photos of the great Temple of Rameses II built on the southern border of Egypt during the New Kingdom. The entire temple was relocated 50 years ago to preserve it from the rising waters of Lake Nassar formed by the Aswan Dam. I have created other albums for the Cairo Museum, Old Kingdom [...]

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Old Kingdom Egypt: Saqqara, Giza, Memphis

Friday, July 4, 2008

These are photos of ancient Egyptian sites dating from the 3rd & 4th Dynasties of the Old Kingdom in Saqqara, Giza, & Memphis. They were taken shortly after 9-11, which explains the delightful absence of droves of tourists. I have created separate albums for the Cairo Museum, Abu Simbel, & other New Kingdom sites. Photos [...]

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