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Temples and Sights

Guides to Egypt's great temples, tombs and monuments.

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Abu Simbel TemplesAbu Simbel TemplesAbu Simbel: the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, the sun festival in February and October, the UNESCO rescue, and how to get there… Abydos TempleAbydos TempleAbydos, the holy city of Osiris: the Temple of Seti I, the Abydos King List, the "helicopter" hieroglyphs and the Osireion, with a day… Al-Azhar MosqueAl-Azhar MosqueAl-Azhar Mosque in Islamic Cairo: founded in 970 AD, home of one of the world's oldest universities, with visiting tips. Al-Muizz StreetAl-Muizz StreetAl-Muizz Street in Islamic Cairo: the medieval main street with the Qalawun complex, al-Aqmar Mosque and Bayt al-Suhaymi, best walked at night. Al-Rifai MosqueAl-Rifai MosqueAl-Rifai Mosque in Cairo: built 1869 to 1912 beside Sultan Hassan, burial place of King Farouk and the Shah of Iran. Ben Ezra SynagogueBen Ezra SynagogueThe Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo: its history, the Cairo Geniza documents and how to visit with the Hanging Church. Bent PyramidBent PyramidThe Bent Pyramid of Sneferu at Dahshur: why its angle changes, its original casing, the Red Pyramid next door and how to visit from… Best Places to See on a Nile CruiseBest Places to See on a Nile CruiseThe best places to see on a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan: Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae… Catacombs of Kom el-ShoqafaCatacombs of Kom el-ShoqafaThe Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa in Alexandria: the Roman-era tombs found by a donkey, Anubis in Roman armor and tips for visiting. Church of St GeorgeChurch of St GeorgeThe Church of St George in Coptic Cairo: Egypt's only round church, built on a Roman tower, with its history and visiting tips. Church of the Virgin Mary, MaadiChurch of the Virgin Mary, MaadiThe Church of the Virgin Mary in Maadi, Cairo: where the Holy Family boarded a boat on the Nile, and the Bible found on… Citadel of Salah el-DinCitadel of Salah el-DinThe Citadel of Salah el-Din in Cairo: Saladin's fortress, the Alabaster Mosque, the French clock tower, views over Cairo and visiting tips. Coptic Cairo and Old CairoCoptic Cairo and Old CairoCoptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, Abu Serga, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Coptic Museum and the Roman fortress of Babylon, with visiting tips. Deir el-MedinaDeir el-MedinaDeir el-Medina on Luxor's West Bank: the village of the royal tomb builders, the tomb of Sennedjem and the first known labor strike. Dendera Temple of HathorDendera Temple of HathorThe Temple of Hathor at Dendera: the painted ceilings, the zodiac, the Cleopatra relief and the crypts, with a day trip from Luxor. Edfu Temple of HorusEdfu Temple of HorusThe Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt: history, the Horus and Seth reliefs and how to visit on a Nile… Egyptian Museum in Tahrir SquareEgyptian Museum in Tahrir SquareThe Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square: what is still there, what moved to the GEM and NMEC, and the highlights worth seeing. Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)Guide to the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids: the full Tutankhamun treasure, Ramses II, the solar boat and tips for your visit. Great Sphinx of GizaGreat Sphinx of GizaThe Great Sphinx of Giza: how big it is, who built it, what happened to the nose, the Dream Stele and how to visit… Hanging ChurchHanging ChurchThe Hanging Church (al-Muallaqa) in Coptic Cairo: built above a Roman gate, its ark-shaped ceiling, icons and how to visit. Ibn Tulun MosqueIbn Tulun MosqueThe Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo: the city's oldest intact mosque, its spiral minaret and the Gayer-Anderson Museum next door. Khufu Solar BoatKhufu Solar BoatThe 4,500-year-old Khufu solar boat, found beside the Great Pyramid in 1954, is now on show at the Grand Egyptian Museum. History, size and… Kom Ombo TempleKom Ombo TempleKom Ombo, the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris on the Nile near Aswan: history, the Crocodile Museum and how to visit. Library of AlexandriaLibrary of AlexandriaThe ancient Library of Alexandria and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina: history, the Snøhetta building, its museums and how to visit. Luxor MuseumLuxor MuseumThe Luxor Museum on the Corniche: the Luxor cache statues, the Akhenaten wall, royal mummies and tips for your visit. Luxor TempleLuxor TempleLuxor Temple in the heart of Luxor: built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the Opet festival, the Paris obelisk and why to visit… Medinet HabuMedinet HabuMedinet Habu on Luxor's West Bank: the colorful memorial temple of Ramses III, the Sea Peoples reliefs and tips for your visit. Meidum PyramidMeidum PyramidThe Meidum Pyramid south of Cairo: the collapsed pyramid of Huni and Sneferu, its inner chamber, the Rahotep and Nofret statues and visiting tips. Memphis, Egypt’s First CapitalMemphis, Egypt’s First CapitalMemphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt: its history, the giant statue of Ramses II, the alabaster sphinx and how to visit with Saqqara. Mosque of Amr ibn al-AsMosque of Amr ibn al-AsThe Mosque of Amr ibn al-As in Old Cairo, the first mosque in Egypt and Africa, founded in 641 AD next to Coptic Cairo. National Museum of Egyptian CivilizationNational Museum of Egyptian CivilizationThe National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo: the Royal Mummies Hall with Ramses II and Hatshepsut, the main galleries and visiting tips. New KalabshaNew KalabshaNew Kalabsha near the Aswan High Dam: the Temple of Kalabsha, Beit el-Wali and the Kiosk of Qertassi, rescued from Lake Nasser. Nubian MuseumNubian MuseumThe Nubian Museum in Aswan: the award-winning building, finds from the rescue of Nubia and the story of the Nubian people. Philae TemplePhilae TemplePhilae Temple in Aswan: the island temple of Isis, its rescue by UNESCO, Trajan's Kiosk and how to visit by boat. Qaitbay CitadelQaitbay CitadelThe Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria: the 15th-century fortress built on the ruins of the Pharos lighthouse, with views over the Eastern Harbour. Qasr IbrimQasr IbrimQasr Ibrim, the Nubian fortress town on Lake Nasser that was never moved: 3,000 years of history seen from a Lake Nasser cruise. SaqqaraSaqqaraSaqqara near Cairo: the Step Pyramid, the Pyramid Texts, painted mastaba tombs, the Serapeum and recent discoveries, with visiting tips. Step Pyramid of DjoserStep Pyramid of DjoserThe Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the first pyramid ever built: Imhotep's design, the complex and how to visit from Cairo. Sultan Hassan MosqueSultan Hassan MosqueThe Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan in Cairo: the great Mamluk monument below the Citadel, its four iwans and empty tomb, with visiting tips. Temple of AmadaTemple of AmadaThe Temple of Amada on Lake Nasser, the oldest temple in Nubia: built by Thutmose III and moved in one piece on rails in… Temple of Derr and Tomb of PennutTemple of Derr and Tomb of PennutThe rock temple of Derr built by Ramses II and the tomb of Pennut, governor of Nubia, rescued from Lake Nasser and rebuilt beside… Temple of EsnaTemple of EsnaThe Temple of Esna near Luxor: the Roman hall of Khnum, its newly restored painted ceiling and how to visit on a Nile cruise. Temple of HatshepsutTemple of HatshepsutThe Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari in Luxor: the woman who ruled as pharaoh, the Punt reliefs and tips for visiting the West… Temple of KalabshaTemple of KalabshaThe Temple of Kalabsha on Lake Nasser near Aswan: the Roman temple of Mandulis, its move by a German team in the 1960s and… Temples of Dakka and MaharraqaTemples of Dakka and MaharraqaThe temples of Dakka and Maharraqa at Wadi el-Seboua on Lake Nasser: the Thoth temple of a Meroitic king and Maharraqa's spiral staircase. The RamesseumThe RamesseumThe Ramesseum on Luxor's West Bank: the fallen colossus that inspired Shelley's Ozymandias, the Kadesh reliefs and visiting tips. Valley of the KingsValley of the KingsThe Valley of the Kings in Luxor: history, which tombs to see, Tutankhamun's tomb, tickets and tips from local Egyptologists. Valley of the QueensValley of the QueensThe Valley of the Queens in Luxor: the tomb of Nefertari, the princes' tombs of Ramses III's sons, tickets and tips. Wadi el-SebouaWadi el-SebouaWadi el-Seboua on Lake Nasser: Ramses II's temple with its avenue of sphinxes, Christian paintings and the nearby temples of Dakka and Maharraqa.