Michael Haag (Author, Photographs by) (1943–2020) was a London-based writer and photographer. He is author and photographer of Alexandria Illustrated (AUC Press, 2004) and Cairo Illustrated (AUC Press, 2006), and author of Vintage Alexandria: Photographs of the City, 1860–1960 (AUC Press, 2008) and Alexandria: City of Memory (2004). His other books include The Templars and The Durrells of Corfu.Aidan Dodson (Introduction by) is honorary full professor of Egyptology in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol, UK. He is the author of some twenty-five books and over four hundred articles and reviews.

"[A] indispensable guide for travellers visiting Luxor and other sites in Upper Egypt."—Sarah Griffiths, Ancient Egypt"The Nile between Abydos and Abu Simbel embraces some of the greatest artistic and architectural works of humankind; it is also in itself a monument to nature. It is hoped that the new edition of this book will prove a useful companion to those undertaking such a journey—whether in person or vicariously!"—Aidan Dodson, author of Nefertiti, Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt, from the introductionPRAISE FOR MICHAEL HAAG:“Haag vividly evokes the time and the place with sumptuous descriptions”—Daily Express on The Durrells of Corfu“Well-written, copiously illustrated, and solidly researched book. Highly recommended."—Library Journal on The Templars“Haag's account sparkles”—Publishers Weekly on The Tragedy of the Templars“A balance of infectious enthusiasm and solid practicality"—Michael Palin on Cairo, Luxor & Aswan“Thought-provoking”—Kirkus Reviews on The Quest for Mary Magdalene“[A] fine and deft interweaving of the personal and the political.”—Financial Times on Alexandria: City of Memory

• Introduction to new edition by Aidan DodsonAn outline of people and events, including maps of Luxor, Aswan, and Upper EgyptLuxor The Temple of Luxor The avenue of Sphinxes Karnak Luxor Museum To the West Bank The Valley of the kings The Tomb of Tutankhamun Tombs of Tutankhamun’s Successors The Tomb of Thutmose IIIDeir al-Bahari The Tombs of the Nobles The Colossi of MemnonThe Ramesseum Medinet Habu Deir al-MedinaThe Valley of the Queens The Nile north of Luxor 63 Dendera Abydos The Nile South of LuxorEsna Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan Nubian Museum ElephantineRiver and islands The Noble Tombs Monastery of St. Simeon Philae Abu Simbel

Michael Haag (Author, Photographs by) (1943–2020) was a London-based writer and photographer. He is author and photographer of Alexandria Illustrated (AUC Press, 2004) and Cairo Illustrated (AUC Press, 2006), and author of Vintage Alexandria: Photographs of the City, 1860–1960 (AUC Press, 2008) and Alexandria: City of Memory (2004). His other books include The Templars and The Durrells of Corfu.Aidan Dodson (Introduction by) is honorary full professor of Egyptology in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol, UK. He is the author of some twenty-five books and over four hundred articles and reviews.

"[A] indispensable guide for travellers visiting Luxor and other sites in Upper Egypt."—Sarah Griffiths, Ancient Egypt"The Nile between Abydos and Abu Simbel embraces some of the greatest artistic and architectural works of humankind; it is also in itself a monument to nature. It is hoped that the new edition of this book will prove a useful companion to those undertaking such a journey—whether in person or vicariously!"—Aidan Dodson, author of Nefertiti, Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt, from the introductionPRAISE FOR MICHAEL HAAG:“Haag vividly evokes the time and the place with sumptuous descriptions”—Daily Express on The Durrells of Corfu“Well-written, copiously illustrated, and solidly researched book. Highly recommended."—Library Journal on The Templars“Haag's account sparkles”—Publishers Weekly on The Tragedy of the Templars“A balance of infectious enthusiasm and solid practicality"—Michael Palin on Cairo, Luxor & Aswan“Thought-provoking”—Kirkus Reviews on The Quest for Mary Magdalene“[A] fine and deft interweaving of the personal and the political.”—Financial Times on Alexandria: City of Memory

• Introduction to new edition by Aidan DodsonAn outline of people and events, including maps of Luxor, Aswan, and Upper EgyptLuxor The Temple of Luxor The avenue of Sphinxes Karnak Luxor Museum To the West Bank The Valley of the kings The Tomb of Tutankhamun Tombs of Tutankhamun’s Successors The Tomb of Thutmose IIIDeir al-Bahari The Tombs of the Nobles The Colossi of MemnonThe Ramesseum Medinet Habu Deir al-MedinaThe Valley of the Queens The Nile north of Luxor 63 Dendera Abydos The Nile South of LuxorEsna Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan Nubian Museum ElephantineRiver and islands The Noble Tombs Monastery of St. Simeon Philae Abu Simbel

Michael Haag (Author, Photographs by) (1943–2020) was a London-based writer and photographer. He is author and photographer of Alexandria Illustrated (AUC Press, 2004) and Cairo Illustrated (AUC Press, 2006), and author of Vintage Alexandria: Photographs of the City, 1860–1960 (AUC Press, 2008) and Alexandria: City of Memory (2004). His other books include The Templars and The Durrells of Corfu.Aidan Dodson (Introduction by) is honorary full professor of Egyptology in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol, UK. He is the author of some twenty-five books and over four hundred articles and reviews.

"[A] indispensable guide for travellers visiting Luxor and other sites in Upper Egypt."—Sarah Griffiths, Ancient Egypt"The Nile between Abydos and Abu Simbel embraces some of the greatest artistic and architectural works of humankind; it is also in itself a monument to nature. It is hoped that the new edition of this book will prove a useful companion to those undertaking such a journey—whether in person or vicariously!"—Aidan Dodson, author of Nefertiti, Queen and Pharaoh of Egypt, from the introductionPRAISE FOR MICHAEL HAAG:“Haag vividly evokes the time and the place with sumptuous descriptions”—Daily Express on The Durrells of Corfu“Well-written, copiously illustrated, and solidly researched book. Highly recommended."—Library Journal on The Templars“Haag's account sparkles”—Publishers Weekly on The Tragedy of the Templars“A balance of infectious enthusiasm and solid practicality"—Michael Palin on Cairo, Luxor & Aswan“Thought-provoking”—Kirkus Reviews on The Quest for Mary Magdalene“[A] fine and deft interweaving of the personal and the political.”—Financial Times on Alexandria: City of Memory

• Introduction to new edition by Aidan DodsonAn outline of people and events, including maps of Luxor, Aswan, and Upper EgyptLuxor The Temple of Luxor The avenue of Sphinxes Karnak Luxor Museum To the West Bank The Valley of the kings The Tomb of Tutankhamun Tombs of Tutankhamun’s Successors The Tomb of Thutmose IIIDeir al-Bahari The Tombs of the Nobles The Colossi of MemnonThe Ramesseum Medinet Habu Deir al-MedinaThe Valley of the Queens The Nile north of Luxor 63 Dendera Abydos The Nile South of LuxorEsna Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan Nubian Museum ElephantineRiver and islands The Noble Tombs Monastery of St. Simeon Philae Abu Simbel