After almost a decade of political upheaval, more stable times—and visitors—
are returning to Egypt. And while the streets of Cairo may still resound with
speculation over the future, the country’s ancient past remains vividly,
gloriously alive in the monuments of Giza, Luxor and Aswan.
ON THESE
ANCIENT SANDS
BY A ATISH TASEER
PHOTOGR APHED BY SIMON ROBERTS