What Might Egyptian Temples Reveal To Me?
What can ancient Egyptian temples reveal to me about myself? Quite a lot!
Temples, pharaohs, ancient sites, and local context in Luxor and Upper Egypt, written from lived experience and on-the-ground knowledge.
What can ancient Egyptian temples reveal to me about myself? Quite a lot!
The life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s female pharaoh, who challenged traditional dictates of rulership. Her family, Thurmose III, Neferure, and Senenmut.
A true story of an American traveler in Egypt whose search for meaning led from Saqqara and Giza to Abydos and Dendera, uncovering Omm Sety’s legacy and a deeper way of understanding hieroglyphs.
Are you sceptical or intrigues by Omm Sety’s reincarnation? Her past life as a priestess in love with Pharaoh Sety I? What does it mean to you? Part 3 of TheSevenKeys series by Mara.
I arrived in Egypt with a sense of coming home, but the path to the temples wasn’t straight. It was the guests at Mara House—teachers, mystics, and healers—whose questions became keys, unlocking a flood of understanding and transforming me from a resident into a guide. This is the story of how Abydos and Dendera wove their enchantment around my soul.
To approach Dendera is to walk towards a mirage. This isn’t just a temple to a goddess—it’s a ancient observatory, a stone-built bridge to the stars. Join us to unravel the mysteries of the Zodiac ceiling, the enigmatic crypt carvings, and the profound cosmic wisdom hidden in plain sight. This is the final key on the seeker’s path.
Ramesses III, his son Pentawer, familial betrayal, murder, a mysterious mummy, shocking method of calculating soldiers’ pay, secret of the screaming mummy,
Thutmoses III’s tomb, strange energy, a palpable connection it evokes with history. Mara’s eerie experience and an uncanny affinity that transcends time.
We follow the keeper of the keys into the hushed dawn of Abydos Temple. This is the story of the priests whose daily rituals were a symphony of the senses, maintained the cosmos, and whose sacred purpose is echoed in our own lives today.
2012 was the end of a solar cycle and the beginning of a new one. In ancient Egypt the raising of the djed took place at such times and the Djedi were ancient wisdom keepers – is it time for the Return of the Djedi?
Discover your options for medical care in Luxor. Plan ahead for your healthcare needs in Luxor to ensure a smooth experience.
Returning to Luxor after years away, I encountered unexpected challenges crossing to the West Bank. Learn how to avoid taxi pitfalls, safely navigate local transport, and explore with guided tours for a smooth, stress-free experience.
Not sure how long to stay in Luxor? I’ve been welcoming guests here for years, and this guide gives you the perfect itinerary to see the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Abydos, Dendera, and more — without feeling rushed.
Avoid rookie mistakes when getting around Luxor. From taxis and calèsh to ferries and Uber, here’s what to ask, check and clarify — plus how Mara House guests avoid the hassle.
Avoid tourist traps at Luxor Train Station! Learn about common tactics used by touts and taxi drivers to divert travelers to hotels for commissions.
Helicopter, plane, stealth fighter, submarine on the same ancient Egyptian carving at Abydos Temple – you have to see it to believe it
If you live in country which has noise control levels and are used to getting a good night’s sleep in quiet surrounding…..please don’t expect this anywhere in Egypt unless you are going to the Desert! Noise pollution levels in Egypt must be among the highest in the world. There is no awareness in Egypt on…
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What kind of food will I eat in Egypt? Serious question if you are going to be there for any length of time. 18 years ago I went on my first Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan with 25 other Irish people. I can safely say ‘we ate our way through the cruise!’ Every one…
If someone suggested to you that a Nile Cruise would be a good idea for your next holiday, what would your automatic reaction be? Sometimes people tell me they would find it too boring just sitting on a ship 24/7. It’s usually not a good idea to jump to conclusions. A Nile Cruise is anything…