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1G4 MODE OF VISITING THE RUINS, [Chap. Ill*
As many who are pressed for time, or who con-
sider them in this light rather than deserving
minute investigation, may desire some directions as
to the quickest mode of satisfying the object they
have in view, I shall briefly mention those most
deserving of notice,* and the order in which they
may be visited. I do not hesitate to recommend
Qoorneh as the commencement, and Karnak f as the
close of these excursions ; and it is scarcely neces-
sary to add, that for visiting the valley of the
Kings, and the other tombs, candles are indispen-
sable, and a small supply of water.
By setting off early in the morning and follow-
ing the course of the valley, a ride of about an
hour, you may visit the six principal tombs of the
Kings,! and ascending to the south-west may cross
the hills to Medeenet Haboo ; and if sufficient time
remains, the two colossi of the plain, and the palace
of the second Remeses may be seen, on your return
to the river.
The next morning, after looking over the small
temple of old Qoorneh, you may visit the three
* For other details of this subject I refer to the preceding pages.
+ Those who arrive from India by Kossayr generally see
Karnak before any other of the ruins of Thehes, and consequently
lose much interest they would otherwise feel in examining the
remains of this city ; but I cannot hut recommend them to pass
its precincts and defer their visit till they have seen Qoorneh.
If the traveller stops at Thebes on returning from the cataracts,
Luqsor may he seen on his way to Qoorneh.
I Marked 11 11. 9. 6. 1. and 14.
As many who are pressed for time, or who con-
sider them in this light rather than deserving
minute investigation, may desire some directions as
to the quickest mode of satisfying the object they
have in view, I shall briefly mention those most
deserving of notice,* and the order in which they
may be visited. I do not hesitate to recommend
Qoorneh as the commencement, and Karnak f as the
close of these excursions ; and it is scarcely neces-
sary to add, that for visiting the valley of the
Kings, and the other tombs, candles are indispen-
sable, and a small supply of water.
By setting off early in the morning and follow-
ing the course of the valley, a ride of about an
hour, you may visit the six principal tombs of the
Kings,! and ascending to the south-west may cross
the hills to Medeenet Haboo ; and if sufficient time
remains, the two colossi of the plain, and the palace
of the second Remeses may be seen, on your return
to the river.
The next morning, after looking over the small
temple of old Qoorneh, you may visit the three
* For other details of this subject I refer to the preceding pages.
+ Those who arrive from India by Kossayr generally see
Karnak before any other of the ruins of Thehes, and consequently
lose much interest they would otherwise feel in examining the
remains of this city ; but I cannot hut recommend them to pass
its precincts and defer their visit till they have seen Qoorneh.
If the traveller stops at Thebes on returning from the cataracts,
Luqsor may he seen on his way to Qoorneh.
I Marked 11 11. 9. 6. 1. and 14.