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The palace complex at Karnak is illuminated by colored lights as part of a tourist sound and light show June 6, 2009 near 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 redevelopment of local infrastructure and improved access access and increased protection of the areas famed ancient archeological marvels. (Photo by Scott Nelson, for the Times)

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The palace complex at Karnak is illuminated by colored lights as part of a tourist sound and light show June 6, 2009 near 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 redevelopment of local infrastructure and improved access access and increased protection of the areas famed ancient archeological marvels. (Photo by Scott Nelson, for the Times)