
Rick Steves' Europe
Art Bites 115: Temples of Ancient Egypt
The great temples of ancient Egypt are where, 4,000 years ago, priests and pharaohs huddled privately with the gods.
The great temples of ancient Egypt are where, 4,000 years ago, priests and pharaohs huddled privately with the gods.
Temples like the Parthenon, gracing the mighty Acropolis overlooking Athens, and the Temple of Concordia on Sicily — with their fluted
Egypt’s towering pyramids, lavish tombs hidden in hillsides, and glorious art treasures.
Mysterious societies built necropoli and tombs in remote corners like Ireland and Orkney.
The painted animals in the caves of Lascaux show the artistry of people 15,000 years ago.