[Illustration: LUXOR, FROM OPPOSITE BANK OF THE NILE]
Egypt is a country of impressive temples and monuments, the interest of
which has not been exhausted by a library of books on the subject. A
trip through Egypt is not complete without a visit to the Ramesseum and
that unique monument, the Temple of Denderah. The latter is a building
set apart in architectural and in historic interest. It is not imposing;
but it has an appeal that the other temples have not. It was a place of
mystery. Its inner chamber, the sanctuary of Denderah, was sacred to
Pharaoh himself.