Felucca Ride

Photographer:

Joerg Heinz

Title:

Felucca Ride

Description:

Joerg Heinz submitted this picture of a felucca ride near Luxor. The felucca has remained, over the centuries, the primary transportation of the Nile. Its ancient form still graces the river as it has done since the time of the pharaohs. Motorized barges transport bulk material and modern cruise ships transport tourists, but the felucca remains despite modern alternatives.

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Last Updated: June 8th, 2011