Mountain View Villa - Luxor, Westbank

20/09/2023

The wonderful newly restored 1920s mud brick with wonderful old Egyptian and British furnishings throughout ..a peer back through the timeline of Egypt into colonial horror but also very nice things! A wonderful timeline paints the picture. A few steps away is a beautiful replica tomb of which uses digital technology to recreate the real thing great job there is also a replica darkroom which is so tempting to copy!

19/01/2023

Farm Tour: Our food coop were lucky enough to go on a farm tour of the most excellent medicinal honey and organic grower in Armant. We are together through to gather people interested in sourcing local and organic foods. Organic is not so easy at the moment to find in we hoping to jpin together to help support the change.

20/11/2022

We got lots new ceramic pots for the house and garden , they came from here , just down the road , there are so many beautiful shapes and ... but also I love this space a repurposed mud brick house with temporary walls and encompassing a living tree , a beautiful simple jarred palm tree roof and all the patterns of light. building

27/10/2022

New season t e x t i l e and f l o w e r s dreaming ....
We love our queen ! The garden is so big and lush and peaceful , come stay 🌞 the energy bills dont apply here , space for 4 dreamers

14/09/2022

28/08/2022

Reasons the workers at Deir El Medina missed work 3200 years ago ... brewing beer ....bitten by scorpion....

28/07/2022

What a wonder thanks Vickie Lawday for sharing .... It reminds me I made a Scarab arm band with opening clasp from metal and enamel colour in my GCSE art & Design! ... or !

Scarab bracelet from Tutankhamun's tomb, 14th century BC. The tomb of the 18th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922 by the British archaeologist Howard Carter.

02/07/2022

Love Queen Tiye, Wife of Amenhotep the 3rd , whos Lake our place sits in ( you can see the lake outline in google maps ) , Parents of Arkenarten ... Mysteries abound.....

From Wiki
" Tiye was the daughter of Yuya and Thuya. She became the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. She was the mother of Akhenaten and grandmother of Tutankhamun. In 2010, DNA analysis confirmed her as the mummy known as "The Elder Lady" found in the tomb of Amenhotep II in 1898."

Head of Queen Tiye

From Medinet el-Gurob. Now in the Neues Museum, Berlin. ÄM 21834, ÄM 17852

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11/06/2022

These lines though..... oh so beautiful .. each tomb has its own special character but I’ve never seen anything like this before ... it’s light relief sculpture ... swoon to those ancient skills !

22/05/2022

Garden news from The jasmine is on its way to the roof , The egyptian mint in the garden tastesdelicious with lemon and sugar The flowers always make your heart sing, it wonderful to read in the garden and listen to the breeze in the trees and the bird singing. 💚we are planting out the squash soon for in summer and food for autumn guests!

21/05/2022

Interesting stories from History ...might get some interesting answers 🌞

The probable marriage of Ankhesenamun, the widow of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, to the aged vizier Aye before she vanished from the records paved the way for the old family retainer to ascend the throne of Egypt.

14/05/2022

Egyptian mysteries : This wall relief carving is found in the crypt at . The first temple at Dendera was build during the old kingdom reign of Khufu ... around 4500 years ago... The current above ground temple is from the Ptolomies in 1st century BC. ( it is magnificent) In the old temple crypt close to the Gold House is this wall carving. Here a priest is holding a large lightweight perfectly shaped object which does look rather a lot light a lightbulb but never the less has a snake inside and is connected by a lotus stem cable to a box 📦 with Heh the god of infinite space on top. What is not to like about that , I am quite taken with the concept of similar to the feeling when one says Dendera is a great from ..They have recently opened the which you can buy an extra ticket for and sit and soak in the views and the energy of this ancient site in peace, it has also recently been cleaned so the colours are re-emerging from the walls. Dendera also did house the but the french came and looted it and put it in the how rude! Now there is a plaster copy in its original place.

10/05/2022

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10/05/2022

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05/04/2022

Love these old photos from the walls of Luxor Library... the best one has to be haile selassie but amazing to see temple before restoration too

05/04/2022

The reassembled staue of Hapshepsut has just been installed... In nearby Temple of Hapshepsut ......Amazing to see the fragments still with the original colour and somewithout all back together... looking forward to go and see it soon thanks Blue Lotus Experiences for the tip! Work by the Polish-Egyptian Expedition to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

A new/old! statue has been placed in Hatsheput still with some original colours and the eyes are just incredible

01/04/2022

Looks like shopping heaven Old shop egypt, Thanks Vickie Lawday for the tip! Think you might like it too Sian Vaughan-jones

Old Egyptian silver and old Semi-precious stones

24/03/2022

This yummy bread!

20/03/2022

Amazing new finds

15/02/2022

09/02/2022

Tombs of the Nobles .... astonishing ! 15 mins walk away!

09/02/2022

Fragmenty twarzy sfinksa w nemesie, zdobiącego niegdyś aleję procesyjną do świątyni Hatszepsut w Deir el - Bahari.
Fot. PCMA UW / Kacper Prus

08/02/2022

Garden updates to go along with the roof updates. We made new seating and changed the garden .🌺🌱☘️.. its growing... it will continue to grow!🍀☘️ In the meantime its good to know that the wifi is strong and it reaches ... infact its portible... so you can choose to hang out with the birds and blue sky even if you have to work! Its often shaded in the seating area which is great so your not too hot! We also have mat for sunbathing on the lawn. 🌺Next were making a garden pavilion so the dapppled shade option is also covered! 🌞Mid march is the next availability. 🌞🇪🇬 .... ....

08/02/2022

Here we are, the pink dot next to all the ... the green farmlands surround us and the ancient temples are all so near! -able or a short or ride away. The peaceful farm lands surrounding the house allow you to come back and relax and absorb the magic of your day. We have fire place outside seating to lie back on and a huge roof terrace for sunrise sunset and stargazing🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

29/01/2022

Karnak colours .... dusted clean after a few milenia ... its good to be astonished !

28/01/2022

The wonders of Sinai ... The oldest library on the planet https://curiosmos.com/this-is-the-worlds-oldest-continually-operating-library-where-lost-languages-have-been-found/?fbclid=IwAR2CXLuXXqpQ5mraxqAAKL8e8BDQwSh5M8E2W5rof2VZgy3NTWFHr4hYt5E

12/01/2022

Light bringing it all to life as the sun goes down... and the newly opened from to . Here is the golden boat replica they used for the opening ceremony which is also shown on over 3000 years old carvings on the temple walls ... the solar boat procession went from Karnak to Luxor each year are we humans need and the sun to bring us and 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 this temple is 10 mins by taxi then boat over the nile and 5 mins walk from our place 🧝🏽‍♀️🙌

09/01/2022

Light bringing it all to life as the sun goes down... and the newly opened from to . Here is the golden boat replica they used for the opening ceremony which is also shown on over 3000 years old carvings on the temple walls ... the solar boat procession went from Karnak to Luxor each year are we humans need and the sun to bring us and 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 this temple is 10 mins by taxi then boat over the nile and 5 mins walk from our place 🧝🏽‍♀️🙌

04/01/2022

Should be good ... ☁️🌱

01/01/2022

✨✨Happy New Year. ✨✨✨We look forwards to what 2022 will bring here in Medinat Habu, Luxor Westbank. ✨✨✨Half our dreams are built already but there is another part yet to come 🌞excited for how things develop in bringing in future ways of regenerative thinking , creativity , ecological building , food growing , supporting ecosystem restoration and creating a perfect place for people to appreciate the energy and life of Luxor Westbank. ✨✨✨✨..... Here is Khonsu a moon god ... son of Amun and Mut, in early times he was a bloodthirsty deity but later became associated with childbirth 😆// Khonsu the child // Khonsu the decider of lifespan // as a moon god he was sometimes associated with Shu, god of the air and with Horus. His symbol the full moon disk resting on the crescent moon 🌙 is rather wonderful. His main cult centre was in Thebes ( Luxor) in Karnak ... “ in certain festivities such as new year festival at Luxor temple his statue was transported from his precinct at Karnak to Luxor ... along the newly reopened statue lined avenue... the rams 🐑 or Sphinx road ... so Happy New Year! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨KhonsuHis name partly comes from “khenes- to cross over or to transverse... meaning he who transverses the sky... such beautiful concepts .... I do love to draw and learn and read some of these riches of ancient art and thought

Owed to Khonsu who transversed the sky ❤️—- forever ❤️🐱..

28/12/2021

Bedroom 2 all ready to rock ..... 2 twin bed can be made into a huge double .....but it also has a desk if you want an office instead of a bedroom .... getting cosy over Christmas with my homemade decorations and a bit of Karnak solstice magic .... put that on your must see list! What a sight! What an alignment!! of though the sites, I’m told. So much to learn . and gaze at the mountain to the farmlands and ready for some more adventures 🇪🇬 visit nearby temples

23/12/2021

The Bedouin Trail in Sinai with a female guide , keeper of the mountain and herbal knowledge ... sounds wonddrful!

The vastness of the Sinai desert is juxtaposed with the small and hidden spaces that Bedouin women hold. Yet, when one enters these spaces, one realizes that their inner world stretches across the desert, and represents a deeper, multi-faceted and complex world that intersects with our own world. Fo...

05/12/2021

Hapshepsut Temple ... 2.5 km from our place ..... only female Pharos but what a one ... this is the most beautiful place and space .. three tiers of courtyards and terraces .. the the temple and the long line of facing directly across the there is a mid winter beam of sun light that pierces through the lightbox and illuminates where a golden statue was.... just like at such a beautiful temple with view up the massive limestone cliffs above in all the courtyard shapes 🇪🇬

02/12/2021

Abydos - simply astonishing .... those carvings are out of this world. And then there is the Osirion ! Full of ancient mystery and much older than the main temple .... this is an amazing day trip or overnight trip if you really want to soak in the vibes. Taxi ride is a joy of changing scenery , we can organise all that for you.

26/11/2021

Temples: Dendera ....Temple of the Hathors ...Lets go to Venus and sing ... this awe inspiring temple is and hour away by taxi from our house ... I hour through beautiful colours of the desert road.... The best advice is to lie on the floor and look up if you can ... the most amazing scenes await you ... the blue blue blue is very beautiful ... step on the boat of millions of years .. have your heart weighed against a feather .... there is also the very interesting Dendera Zodiac ( the real on is in the Louvre) ...

24/11/2021

Temples - We are situated in the ancient lake of Amenhotep lll . The lake is now gone but you can see the outline in google maps .. Ournearest standing temple is the magnificent Medinat Habu said to be one of the oldest temples here, it’s 7 mins walk away from the house, we are blessed with an amazing location. This temple is huge with amazing wall reliefs but some of my favourite parts are near the back - where only the priests and priestesses went. I love these carvings ... 🇪🇬

22/11/2021

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Entire home/flat in Al Bairat, Egypt. Beautiful house located in the peaceful farmlands of Medinat Habu. Medinat Habu ( 5 mins walk away) is the first in the line of Temples and sites ...

21/11/2021

Luxor Westbank ART & CRAFT map! As well as being surrounded by the most magnificent ancient art and architecture there are also amazing Local artists and crafts people working here today ... some using techniques similar to Ancient Egypt. It is a lifelong mission to develop your craft , to its amazing see the workshops where things are made ... giving insight into the past and present of Egypt. Here are my local favorites .. I'm sure there are many more to discover - do us me know!

1. ☀️Ahmed Jareed Jareed Ahmed Jareed Ahmed Jareed are palm leaf ribs... they can make anything out of this sustainable local material gathered off the local date palms- I love to see the workshop , if your travelling baskets are probably the most practical item to buy here!

2. ☀️Habiba Weaving Habiba Hand Weaving have an amazing array of beautiful colours and fine woven fabric... Such amazing gifts to take home, the shop is full of treasure but the looms are so good to see. We have wonderful bedspreads made here ... and way too many ( essential ) scarves!

3. ☀️ Luxor Art Gallery 𓉔 الأقصر ارت جاليري has a great selection of local artists to introduce you too, I'm looking forward to when it opens on 27th of Novemeber - check out their page for an idea of all the talent there!

4. ☀️Caravanserai Caravanserai luxor has a large space filled with all sort of crafts from all over Egypt.. the Nubian baskets are amazing.. But I have to say my favouite thing is their amazing door salvaged from a local house .. there is a special lock, so beautiful!

5.🌞 Rammeum Pottery Workshop, Komsan Abdo its great to look around the production process ( see my earlier insta post ) they make many beautiful pots some in the ancient Egyptian styles as you see on the walls of the temples... they have really beautiful colours!

6. 🌞Alabaster used a lot in Encient Egypt , there are many local factories to choose from in this area, We had a whole westend show performance of the making process which was very interesting , hand made is the best! as a lighting designer this kind of materials glowing with candle light makes me very happy!

Karnak - Just a note that craftmanship of the ancients is almost impossibly impressive ...
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