A rare photo of the Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor, before it was totally trashed by Egyptian teenagers on Spring Break. It was rebuilt, and the exterior changed to that of the modern Winter Palace Hotel.
The two gardeners are looking for a cobra one of them misplaced.
Or if you don’t think this is correct:
- Where do you think the photo was taken? Be VERY accurate and precise.
- When and why was this building erected?
- Bonus question: what is located on this site today?
If you think you have the solutions to these questions, come to the June meeting with your answers and perhaps you will win a prize!
Answer
- Giza
- Around 1880, for the Khedive’s harem
- Cairo zoo