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| Elephant in stone, Lake Nasser |
There are more than rescued temples sitting on the edges of Lake Nasser... also images of Egypt and Nubia's early African wildlife, including an elephant, giraffe and more.
THE CRUISEBOAT stopped along the way at clusters of temples that had been rescued and rebuilt on higher ground at the time of the construction of the new Aswan High Dam.
The rescued structures now sat like sublime flotsam and jetsam washed up high on the shores of the lake.
Kalabsha, Kiosk of Qertassi, Beit al-Wali, Wadi es Sebua, Dakka, Maharraqa, Qasr Ibrim, Derr, Amada...
(From "The Ibis Apocalypse" - a cruise on Lake Nasser with renegade Egyptologist Anson Hunter in the company of a mysterious female Mossad agent.)
UPDATE: "FATHER AFRICA, MOTHER NILE"
Still on the topic of elephants. Not Egypt this time, but Africa, which is of course the same thing...
A new author's biography and somethi8ng more. On Amazon Kindle
Africa... and ancient Egypt. What was the connection between Africa and Egypt for a writer of mystery? The Nile runs through it. In a sense, we are all making a search for a metaphorical source of the Nile in Africa. It’s the heart’s hunger for the mysterious. This book is a unique revelation of the source of creative inspiration for writers and lovers of mystery. "Father Africa, Mother Nile: A Fiction Writer's Search for the Source of Mystery" has appeal to a wide range of readers. Fans of historical fiction, mystery, and autobiography genres will all find something to enjoy in this book. Drawing on his own touching experiences growing up in Africa, Roy Lester Pond weaves together an autobiographical narrative with a rich exploration of the mythology and legends that surround the Nile. It takes readers on a fascinating journey through his personal history and the inspiration behind his work, including references to beloved authors Rider Haggard and Mika Waltari. At the heart of the book is his exploration of the role of mystery in his writing. Through his reflections on the themes that have inspired him to pen the largest span of ancient Egypt fiction titles in the world, he offers readers a unique glimpse into the creative process of a master storyteller. "Father Africa, Mother Nile" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of history, culture, and fiction, and for all those who love a good mystery.
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