35 – Mummy of Yuya
Mummy of Yuya, possibly the great-grandfather of King Tutankhamun. Zoom in to see the amazing state of preservation. (Cairo Museum)
34 – Sphynx
The Sphynx with the pyramid of Kafre in the background. Taken at the valley temple which lies at the bottom of the ramp connecting the temple with the pyramid.
33 – Giza Plateau
The classic shot of the Giza plateau, complete with camels!
32 – Heb Sed court
The Heb Sed court of Djoser. The Heb Sed festival celebrated 30 years of a Pharaoh’s reign. During the festival the Pharaoh would have to prove his fitness to rule by running around the perimeter of his Heb Sed court.
31 – Burial Chamber
The burial chamber of Djoser, with 6km of tunnels leading from it.
30 – Djoser
Djoser looking out through a hole in the wall of his mortuary temple.
29 – Saqqara
Djoser’s step pyramid at Saqqara, the oldest pyramid, designed by the architect Imhotep.
28 – Biography of Ahmose
The start of the famous biography of Ahmose son of Ebana, who fought under the Pharaoh Ahmose I. The biography details the campaigns he fought and the honours given to him by a grateful Pharaoh.
27 – El Kab
The tombs of the nobles at El Kab: Paheri, Renni, Ahmose-son of Ebana, Setau.
26 – Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs at EL Kab, Vulture Rock.