Empty moorings and jetties on the waterfront at Esna, just after sunrise on the Nile, Upper Egypt

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In better times this waterfront mooring would be full of cruise ships moored up to 4 abreast. In December 2014 tourism had been so badly affected by the Arab Spring and fears of attacks against tourists that only a handful of ships were operating. Here at Esna there were only two cruise ships, and the town and temple were almost deserted.

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Size: 4896px × 3264px
Location: Esna, Upper Egypt
Photo credit: © Jonathan Little / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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