People often ask me, ‘well, it’s not really as exciting as Indiana Jones, now is it?’
I reply, ‘to an archaeologist, yes, it certainly is!’

— Zahi Hawass

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Shabtis from Bahariya
Shabtis from Bahariya

Shabtis found in Bahariya Oasis.  Shabtis, small statues such as these, were meant to represent the deceased in the afterlife, and were often placed in tombs. (Photo: Sandro Vannini)

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Bahariya Oasis
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A Night in the White Desert

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Egypt
28° 24' 3.834" N, 28° 53' 58.3296" E

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