Ancient, Christian, Muslim and modern, a photo from Luxor, Inland

Photographer's Note

In this picture, you can see so close the ancient, Muslim, Christian and modern places of Worship - Obelisk and pylon of the Luxor Temple dedicated to the Theban Triad consisted of Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu (14 Century B.C.), the minarets of the Abu Hagagg Mosque, the minaret of the modern mosque and behind, two towers of the Coptic church.

The active Abu Haggag Mosque is located within the temple, standing on the ancient columns themselves. That part of the Luxor Temple was converted to a church by the Romans in 395 AD, and then to a mosque in 640, which is more than 3,400 years of continuous religious worship. Hence, the Luxor Temple is the oldest building in the world at least partially active for other than archaeological or tourist purposes.

The Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it was known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary". It was one of the two primary temples on the east bank, the other being Karnak.
See also two Workshops, better in the large format.

holmertz, ikeharel, jhm, pierrefonds, ChrisJ, worldcitizen, jean113, mcmtanyel, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, PaulVDV, Royaldevon, aliabazari has marked this note useful

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holmertz (102774) 2021-12-22 2:34

Hello Malgo,
These views are all fairly familiar to me, although I don't remember the details. Nice photos all of them, with fine light and colours. I had to retrieve my diary from Luxor to recall what I saw during the hectic 2-3 days I spent there. I was obviously very busy. I will reply to your mail later.
Kind regards,
Gert

ikeharel (113427) 2021-12-22 2:52

A wonderful view of the mighty edifice, towers and ruins, Malgo, its color indicate it was built from desert local stones.
Good afternoon,
Ike

BennyV (34748) 2021-12-22 3:24

Great many layered picture full of history, certainly a scene we'd love to explore too one day.

Benny

mehrdad-t (4812) 2021-12-22 3:56

Hello,
A photograph that represents human history.
From the past to the present and we must learn from history.
Thankful

Silvio1953 (221729) 2021-12-22 4:45

Ciao cara Malgo, beautiful view of fascinating ruines from Luxor, excellent clarity, splendid light, wonderful colors and fine details, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

pierrefonds (114536) 2021-12-22 5:32

Hi Malgo,

It is special to see three different faith in the same place. The point of view is showing the details of the temple, of the Mosque and of the church. The light is giving good colors rendering. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (211736) 2021-12-22 5:34

Hello Malgo,

I learn every time when you makes a trip, through you perfect note.
A pity that to much religions everything broken, through different wars.
We get a nice view about the what's left
Composition and presentation are pleasant to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Tue (92470) 2021-12-22 7:23

Hello Malgo,
I really like to see all those different styles in one photo, all with a nice warm glow in the soft lighting. Especially the towers and domes in the middle look great.
Lars

Gerrit (62042) 2021-12-22 8:36

Hello Malgo,
Magnificent view over this valley with all these ancient cultures brought together and all in these warm earth tones.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

ChrisJ (171884) 2021-12-22 9:21

Hi Malgo

A superb shot encompassing three different religions. I was lucky enough to visit this Luxor City Temple. The obelisk at right has its twin now residing in Paris. Odd to see an active mosque inside the temple when just about all other churches and mosques inside ancient Egyptian temples have been removed. Tfs!

worldcitizen (16104) 2021-12-22 11:13

Hello Malgo,
This is an interesting view, with a mix of religions, and fascinating ruins. I like the earthy colors, too. There is really a feeling of touching the past in Egypt. Take care!

lousat (139332) 2021-12-22 12:34

Ciao Malgo,all the religions and all the history in this very genial perspective showing the best high architechture built there in the history,2 beautiful WS too, going to the top of modern time with the police station..ahaha...have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

mcmtanyel (68623) 2021-12-22 20:19

Hello Malgo,
Nice photo showing worship places of different ages all in one frame. Wait, there is an obelisk just like the one at the left edge in Istanbul.
Regards,
MT

ifege (48159) 2021-12-22 20:30

Hi Malgo
I had to search to find the Christian bit. A good photo with its mix of cultures and also modern communication antennae.
Have a great Christmas and may 2022 be a much better year.
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (116580) 2021-12-22 22:19

Hello my dearest Malgorzata
this photo is a real proof of different
civilazations and religions through
the centuries...
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (147224) 2021-12-22 23:21

Hi Malgo,
a good angle to take the view, as your write, different architecture and period styles. Well presneted, good quality for the photo rendering, tfs.

PaulVDV (62978) 2021-12-23 1:08

Hello Malgo,
I've never been to Luxor and the pictures you show us here are most appealing to me for the monuments of antiquity and the domes and minarets of more recent history that they show.
I like your chosen points of view and the obtained compositions.
Beautiful strong colour contrast between the stone and earth colour of monuments and soil and the blue sky.
Your main picture shows many tall and bigger columns nicely in a row while the top of the photo does the same with the obelisk, the minarets and domes.
Too bad the Egyptians succeed excellently in ruining an almost perfect view by building a most ugly fence and parking a police car on a spot to terrify photographers (WS1) and building a strange construction in the centre of all amazing sights (main photo). Is that another fence or a construction to protect the monuments? I don't know. Too bad. This could have been the top view of the entire Middle East.
Anyway, Luxor is a very interesting place.
Best regards, Paul

Royaldevon (85932) 2021-12-23 7:13

Hello Malgo,

This is an amazing view, ruined temple in the f/g and more modern places of worship beyond! All pointing skywards; history condensed!

Are the police cars abundant for the safety of visitors or to generally keep control of situations?

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

macjake (98456) 2021-12-24 22:53

Hi Malgo
its been almost 4 months since I posted on TE, nice to be back.
This is another reminder that I need to visit Egypt.
seeing places like this in person must be so exciting and thought provoking about history and other cultures. Merry Christmas Malgo
cheers
Craig

jmdias (115252) 2021-12-28 8:31

malgo

I saw many images of this famous place but never of these modern religious temples at side of the ancient ones. excellent images with many contrasts and details.

take care

jorge

aliabazari (22281) 2022-04-09 21:04

Hello Malgorzata
Beautiful view of this mosque next to the ancient ruins. Clarity and exposure done well. The workshop view shows well. Thanks for sharing