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The Temple of Seti I at Abydos and the Temple of Hathor at Dendera are seperated by 1000 years in time.  Seti's temple was built in the New Kingdom, and the current temple at Abydos was built by the Ptolomies and the Romans.  They offer a contrast in how much the art form changed and how much it stayed the same through Egyptian History.  

To get started on that dream:

• Take a Virtual Tour of  two sites:

  The Temple of Seti I at Abydos. Seti was the father of Rameses II. And his temple at Abydos and his tomb in the Valley of the Kings are considered to contain some of the most beautiful reliefs in Egypt.

  The Temple of Hathor at Dendera. This Greco-Roman Temple shows the artistic impact that the Greek and Roman influence had upon the traditional relief decorations of Egypt.

• Learn  more about Egyptian History the fun way...
  Joan's Favorite Egyptian Mysteries and Historical Novels.

• Order the two recommended guidebooks .

The Penguin Guide to Ancient Egypt

Lonely Planet Egypt: A Travel Survival Guide (4th Ed)

• Take the Quick Tour of Egypt .
• Visit the Tour Operator's web sites and see what's on offer on-line.