Depiction of the various famous symbols of ancient Egypt as part of the Sound and Light show

Some of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt were the boy king Tutunkhamen, as well as his wife Nefertiti, and the last pharaoh, Cleopatra. In this photo, you can see some of these symbols being drawn across the Great Sphix through laser, as a part of the Sound and Light show.

The Great Pyramid, in orange light, during the Sound and Light show, in Giza

The Great Pyramid is one of the most magnificent monuments in the world. It is very ancient, more than 4 millenia old; in this photo, you can see a sight that is not normally broadcast, which is the structure bathed in orange light during the sound and light show.

Multi-colored lights at the Pyramids in Giza, Egypt, at the Sound and Light show

The Sound and Light show at Giza in Egypt, shows the monuments, including the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. This photo shows 2 of the Great Pyramids, painted in different colors, looking pretty impressive.

Tourists watching the Sound and Light show, with the lighted Great Pyramid in the background

The Sound and Light show in Giza, in Egypt takes place against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. It is quite a spectacle, and very impressive. The show has the voice of Omar Sharif, and in this photo, you can see lights against the Great Pyramid background.

Laser light on the Great Sphinx, as part of the Sound and Light show

As a part of the Sound and Light show that places in the evening at the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramids, you can see laser light on the structure of the Great Sphinx. Since there is no external light, you are not able to see the structure of the monument.

View of The Great Sphinx and Great Pyramid - Sound and Light show

A view of the The Great Sphinx and The Great Pyramids, visible in the subdued lighting of the Sound and Light show. It looks pretty nice, especially when you see these magnificent structures.

A distant view of the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid at night, with a Sound and Light show

During the Sound and Light show at the Great Sphinx, in Giza (Cairo), there is lighting on the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. In this photo, you can see lights on the Great Sphinx and the structure all around the Great Sphinx. In addition, you can see a part of the heads of some tourists who are watching the Sound and Light show.

Tourists at the Sound and Light show next to the Great Sphinx in Giza, Cairo

There is a Sound and Light show in the evening at the location of the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids in Giza, Cairo, Egypt. It lasts for around 30 minutes, and used lasers on all 3 Great Pyramids and the Great Sphix, and with the voice of Omar Sharif. It can be pretty impressive, when you see the lights against these incredible monuments.

The Egyptian Flag fluttering on top of the Egyptian museum in Cairo

A photo of the Egyptian flag fluttering on top of the Egyptian museum in Cairo. This is the same museum where there was some looting during the times when there was a campaign to get Mubarak's resignation as President. However, if you leave that aside, this is a place that holds some huge treasures in terms of antiquities.

Tangle of branches in front of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

I liked the composition, so took a photo of these tangle of branches of a tree in front of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The light from behind also seemed a bit diffused, so the lighting conditions overall seemed pretty nice.

View of tourists in front of the massive metal fence around the Egyptian museum

The Egyptian museum is one of the most important museums in the world, with its holding of the historical items from Egyptian history. It is supposed to be well protected, and one of the signs of this protection is this thick and tall metal fence surrounding the complex of the Egyptian museum.

People at the crowded traffic intersection right in front of the Egyptian museum

The traffic intersection in front of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is very crowded, and combined with the security issue, vehicles are not allowed to part there. Instead, a bus or taxi can drop you there, and then you can pick up the taxi later when you are leaving. It does take a bit of time to get the vehicle though.

Tourist police and tourists at the front gate of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

If you go to Egypt, to the tourist locations, you will see tourist police everywhere. Given the importance of tourism to the Egyptian economy, and a few attacks in the past, the security of tourists is taken very seriously; further, the Egyptian museum is very important in terms of Egyptian history.

Water fountain and small pond in front of the Egyptian Museum

Right in front of the gates of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, there is a small concrete structure where there is a small pond, some plants, and a small fountain. The edge of the structure is used for sitting by the large number of tourists who frequent the museum.

Statues of Baboons on display outside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

The scene just outside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Given that the Egyptian museum is a popular spot, there are always a large number of tourists entering or leaving the museum. And there are these large statues of animals (I believe that these are baboons).

The building of the Egyptian Museum and the view in front

A photo of the front section of the Egyptian Museum, inside the compound. There are some statues of pharaohs in the front of the door of the Egyptian museum and tourists like to take their photos along with these statues.

Some of the statues and symbols on the grounds of the Egyptian museum

The interior of the Egyptian museum is a delight for almost everybody, with its huge treasures of the Egyptian past, but which cannot be shown since photography was not allowed. However, even the exterior of the building, but within the compound was interesting, with a number of large exhibits in the garden proving to be interesting.

The square in front of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

This is a view of the square right in front of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. You can also see a small section of the Museum in the left side of the photo. Further, you can see a large tree in the square.

A giant statue just outside the door of the Egyptian Museum

The history of ancient Egypt has a number of gods and their symbols with many mysteries such as the Sphinx, and then the reverence of animals such as the baboon (since it was supposed to be close to the sun god). This is a photo of such a symbol just outside the gate of the Egyptian museum.

People crowding just outside the Egyptian Musuem building in Cairo

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is very famous and contains a large amount of antiquities related to the ancient past of Egypt. It is on the tourist circuit of every visitor (and was also unfortunately attacked by protesters in the last week of Jan 2011). Here, you can see visitors crowding just outside the gate of the museum.

People walking out of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

The Egyptian Museum is a controlled structure, with tourists not even allowed to take their cameras inside the building. This is a photo taken just before the camera was deposited. You can see people walking out of the museum.

The structure of the Egyptian museum in Cairo, through the bars surrounding the building

A photo of the external structure of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which hosts some great collection of antiquities, including the findings from King Tut's tomb, and the mummies of the great pharaohs from Egypt's history including Ramses II and Seti.

Tourists and buses in Giza, just right next to the Sphix and the Great Pyramid

Next to the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid, there is a bustling civilization, as you can see in this photo. This is a tourist centric location, with curio shops, transport for tourists, and so on.

The Great Sphinx and the side of the Pyramid, along with a number of tourists on the ground

A view from a distance of the 2 most famous structures in Egypt, namely the Great Pyramid and the Great Sphix, both constructed more than 4 millenia ago. These 2 structures drive the tourism industry in Egypt, and you can see the huge number of tourists in the picture.

Flowers at the Kosi river next to the Corbett National Park in North India

The Kosi river flows at the back of most of the resorts right outside the Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal in North India. You can see a view of a flower at the banks of the river.

View of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, through the bars outside the building

The Egyptian museum in Cairo is one of the most important museums in the region, and showcases the history of Egypt. It contains one of the most significant treasures of Egypt, the Mummies room, where mummies of the historic pharaohs of Egypt are displayed.

Chairs set outside cottages in the Club Mahindra resort in Corbett National Park in North India

This is a photo of the area of the Club Mahindra resort at Corbett National park that is close to the river. The chairs set outside make it very comfortable to catch the sun.

Trees and greenery inside the Club Mahindra resot at Corbett National Park in North India

The area around Corbett National Park in North India has a lot of greenery; so the resorts located nearby also have a lot of greenery. This is the scene inside the Club Mahindra resort just outside the Corbett National Pzrk.

View from the distance that shows both the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid in the same photo

This is a photo that shows both the ancient structures, the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid. This photo shows the size differences between the 2 structures, and also the closeness between these 2.

A tree in the foregrough of a view of the Great Pyramid in Giza

A view of the Great Pyramid that fills up the background of the image, located in Giza. Contrary t the thought that this is a whole desert area, the suburb of Giza is located just next door, as you can see in this tree in the foreground.