13 Vintage Photos of Luxor and Aswan that Will Take Your Breath Away

Princess Di in Karnak Temple is everything.

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Date
16/06/2017 08:00

Luxor and Aswan are filled with captivating history that retains its beauty regardless of the passing of time. We dug up 13 beautiful photos of the two Egyptian cities, way back when their beauty was largely untouched. Feast your eyes on these photos that show both the beauty of Ancient Egypt's marvels and a couple of notable British figures who've visited them.

Princess Diana in Luxor, 1992

Flooded Philae Temple in Aswan, 1970

Construction of the Aswan Dam, 1960s

Philae Temple Aswan, 1800s

Karnak Temple Luxor, 1800s

Karnak Temple Luxor, 1800s

Karnak Temple Luxor, 1800s

Karnak Temple Luxor, 1800s

Luxor Temple Luxor, 1800s

Luxor Temple Luxor, 1800s

Winston Churchill and family at the Old Cataract Aswan, undated

Old Cataract Hotel Aswan, undated

Princess Diana in Luxor, 1992

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