Why is Tutankhamun significant? Tutankhamun (flourished 14th century BCE) was a king of ancient Egypt (reigned c. 1333–24 BCE), known chiefly for his intact tomb, KV 62 (tomb 62), discovered...
Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna When destiny smiles at you, you smile back by answering the call from the heavenly tropical...
The Catacombs of Kom El Shuqqafa The Catacombs of Kom El Shuqqafa are the most important tombs in Alexandria and are located in the east of Alexandria. The Catacombs were...
Gates of Cairo Gates of Cairo The city of Cairo is called “The City of a Thousand Minarets” for containing a massive preponderance of Islamic architecture and being revered as...
The Meidum Pyramid Architecture The Meidum Pyramid Architecture There are countless pyramids in Egypt but the Meidum Pyramid is without a doubt is the most unusual-looking pyramid. It is located...
Ancient Egyptian Language History Ancient Egyptian Language History The ancient Egyptian language is the oldest indigenous language and is considered to be a branch of the Afro-Asiatic languages, plus it...
How The Pyramids Were Built One of history’s most ancient puzzles is the construction of the pyramids, over and over again throughout the course of history, many nations, scholars, and...
Eye of Horus The eye of Horus is one of the most famous symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization It has been recognized as a symbol of royal power, protection, good...
Who is Queen Nefertari? Queen Nefertari is one of Egypt’s greatest queens, she was a member of the 19th dynasty in the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC) and the beloved main...
Muhammad Ali Pasha Origin Muhammad Ali Pasha, “4 March 1769 – 2 August 1849,” started as an Ottoman Albanian commander in the Ottoman army and rose to the position of...
Who is King Chephren? King Chephren was one of the most important kings of the 4th dynasty in ancient Egyptian history. He is the son of King Khufu, the builder...
History of Egypt Nile River Cruise The History of Egypt Nile River Cruise and the influence of the Nile River cruise go back centuries ago and even to ancient Egyptian...
Pharaoh Curse pharaoh’s curse is believed to be a punishment from the ancient Egyptian gods for those who annoy the eternal Rest of the pharaoh. The curse will cause illness,...
Nubian Museum Nubian Museum Opened in 1997, the Nubian Museum is a belated but well-executed, tribute to the culture and influence of Nubia and the Nubian people on the history...
Temple of Esna The city of Esna is home to a few of the most famous ancient Egyptian temples. Esna was one of the most prestigious cities in ancient Egyptian...
Memphis The oldest structures in Cairo date back only to the last couple of centuries BC during the Greco-Roman period; however, on the fringes of the city stand the Giza...
Hanging Church Coptic Cairo History of the hanging church and when it was built? The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known...
Old Cairo and Coptic Cairo Settlement of the area around Cairo did not start near the current city center. The original seed of what has become the modern city now...
Khufu Cheops Pyramid Khufu Cheops Pyramid There is only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today, and it is the Pyramid of Khufu at Giza,...
What is the Dandra Complex? Dendera temple On the west bank of the Nile opposite the city of Qena, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) southeast of the city of Dendera, lies...
Abydos Temple Abydos Temple Located about 2.5 hours by car north of Luxor, Abydos is one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. Much like modern Muslims hope...
DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES A cruise down the Nile on a Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most exclusive and luxurious way to experience the river. These boats, known as...
Mummification Process Mummification Process or treating the dead body This process depends on removing all moisture from the body, leaving only a dried form that would not easily decay. In...
Where is Karnak Temple Located? Karnak temple is the largest temple in the world and the largest religious building ever made. It is located at “Thebes,” Luxor city. Known as...
Who is Queen Hatshepsut? Queen Hatshepsut, whose name means “Foremost of Noble Women,” is one of the greatest rulers of ancient Egypt; she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th...
The New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs, a.k.a. the Egyptian Empire (1570–1070 B.C.E) is without a doubt the most popular time period in the history of ancient Egypt,...
Who is King Akhenaten? King Akhenaten was one of the kings in the 18th dynasty who ruled ancient Egypt from1353 B.C.–1336 B.C“, his name means “Living spirit of Aten“, and...
Great Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramids of Giza The first step in building a pyramid was to choose a suitable site. This had to be on the west side of...
Why is Tutankhamun significant? Tutankhamun (flourished 14th century BCE) was a king of ancient Egypt (reigned c. 1333–24 BCE), known chiefly for his intact tomb, KV 62 (tomb 62), discovered...
Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna When destiny smiles at you, you smile back by answering the call from the heavenly tropical...
The Catacombs of Kom El Shuqqafa The Catacombs of Kom El Shuqqafa are the most important tombs in Alexandria and are located in the east of Alexandria. The Catacombs were...
Gates of Cairo Gates of Cairo The city of Cairo is called “The City of a Thousand Minarets” for containing a massive preponderance of Islamic architecture and being revered as...
The Meidum Pyramid Architecture The Meidum Pyramid Architecture There are countless pyramids in Egypt but the Meidum Pyramid is without a doubt is the most unusual-looking pyramid. It is located...
Ancient Egyptian Language History Ancient Egyptian Language History The ancient Egyptian language is the oldest indigenous language and is considered to be a branch of the Afro-Asiatic languages, plus it...
How The Pyramids Were Built One of history’s most ancient puzzles is the construction of the pyramids, over and over again throughout the course of history, many nations, scholars, and...
Eye of Horus The eye of Horus is one of the most famous symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization It has been recognized as a symbol of royal power, protection, good...
Who is Queen Nefertari? Queen Nefertari is one of Egypt’s greatest queens, she was a member of the 19th dynasty in the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC) and the beloved main...
Muhammad Ali Pasha Origin Muhammad Ali Pasha, “4 March 1769 – 2 August 1849,” started as an Ottoman Albanian commander in the Ottoman army and rose to the position of...
Who is King Chephren? King Chephren was one of the most important kings of the 4th dynasty in ancient Egyptian history. He is the son of King Khufu, the builder...
History of Egypt Nile River Cruise The History of Egypt Nile River Cruise and the influence of the Nile River cruise go back centuries ago and even to ancient Egyptian...
Pharaoh Curse pharaoh’s curse is believed to be a punishment from the ancient Egyptian gods for those who annoy the eternal Rest of the pharaoh. The curse will cause illness,...
Nubian Museum Nubian Museum Opened in 1997, the Nubian Museum is a belated but well-executed, tribute to the culture and influence of Nubia and the Nubian people on the history...
Temple of Esna The city of Esna is home to a few of the most famous ancient Egyptian temples. Esna was one of the most prestigious cities in ancient Egyptian...
Memphis The oldest structures in Cairo date back only to the last couple of centuries BC during the Greco-Roman period; however, on the fringes of the city stand the Giza...
Hanging Church Coptic Cairo History of the hanging church and when it was built? The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known...
Old Cairo and Coptic Cairo Settlement of the area around Cairo did not start near the current city center. The original seed of what has become the modern city now...
Khufu Cheops Pyramid Khufu Cheops Pyramid There is only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today, and it is the Pyramid of Khufu at Giza,...
What is the Dandra Complex? Dendera temple On the west bank of the Nile opposite the city of Qena, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) southeast of the city of Dendera, lies...
Abydos Temple Abydos Temple Located about 2.5 hours by car north of Luxor, Abydos is one of the most important religious sites to ancient Egyptians. Much like modern Muslims hope...
DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES A cruise down the Nile on a Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most exclusive and luxurious way to experience the river. These boats, known as...
Mummification Process Mummification Process or treating the dead body This process depends on removing all moisture from the body, leaving only a dried form that would not easily decay. In...
Where is Karnak Temple Located? Karnak temple is the largest temple in the world and the largest religious building ever made. It is located at “Thebes,” Luxor city. Known as...
Who is Queen Hatshepsut? Queen Hatshepsut, whose name means “Foremost of Noble Women,” is one of the greatest rulers of ancient Egypt; she was the fifth pharaoh of the 18th...
The New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs, a.k.a. the Egyptian Empire (1570–1070 B.C.E) is without a doubt the most popular time period in the history of ancient Egypt,...
Who is King Akhenaten? King Akhenaten was one of the kings in the 18th dynasty who ruled ancient Egypt from1353 B.C.–1336 B.C“, his name means “Living spirit of Aten“, and...
Great Pyramids of Giza Great Pyramids of Giza The first step in building a pyramid was to choose a suitable site. This had to be on the west side of...