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If you visit the Step Pyramid and Zoser's Funerary Complex, you will probably be approached at the ticket booths by someone offering to show you the "extras" for a small fee. While we usually shy away from such offers, we decided to try this one, and were pleasantly surprised. Among other sights and some extra historical narrative, we were ushered into the Tomb of the Manicurists. Built as part of the tombs for Zoser's servants who would accompany him into the afterlife, this tomb is the best-preserved and has some interesting hieroglyphs. According to our self-appointed guide, there is apparently some debate as to what sort of relationship existed between the two male manicurists, as some of the hieroglyphs are a bit erotic. At any rate, it's an interesting sidetrack. It was well worth the extra baksheesh to have the opportunity to escape the crowds and learn a bit more about this ancient site.
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2008-02-22 21:23:29
from Nina514
i love the pictures on the wall, Ali!
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