Valley of Artisans - Luxor

IMG 3583  --> Valley of Artisans (March 13) IMG 3611  --> Description of site. IMG 3599  --> Another view — notice that walls have been reconstructed. IMG 3600  --> IMG 3606  --> Jim IMG 3602  --> Workers reconstructing walls by hand.
IMG 3603  --> The matter binding the stones together appears to be made of mud and a fibrous material. IMG 3620  --> A young laborer carries mud, for rebuilding walls, on his back. IMG 3619  --> A worker hauls water for the workers reconstructing the walls. IMG 3622  --> IMG 3609  --> A guard at the Valley of Artisans. Armed guards were commonly seen at tourist spots as well as along highways at cross roads. IMG 3617  --> A fellow hanging out at the tourist site.
IMG 3604  --> IMG 3586  --> Artwork in the temple — more artworks appear in the sub-album.     

En Route

3 images