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An Egyptian man applies water to a recently revnovated park June 7, 2009 in Luxor, Egypt. Local officials have embarked on a 30 year redevelopment plan in Luxor and the surrounding area that will cost an estimated total of 5 billion Egyptian pounds (nearly 200 million US dollars.) The plan calls for a major redevelopment of public souks, parks, and transportation centers, as well as improved access and increased protection of the areas famed ancient archeological marvels. (Photo by Scott Nelson, for the Times)

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Contained in galleries: Luxor Redevelopment Plan

An Egyptian man applies water to a recently revnovated park June 7, 2009 in Luxor, Egypt. Local officials have embarked on a 30 year redevelopment plan in Luxor and the surrounding area that will cost an estimated total of 5 billion Egyptian pounds (nearly 200 million US dollars.) The plan calls for a major redevelopment of public souks, parks, and transportation centers, as well as improved access and increased protection of the areas famed ancient archeological marvels. (Photo by Scott Nelson, for the Times)