Shopping In Egypt
Shopping In Egypt Shopping in Egypt is like being in a dream, where all the beautiful natural and man-made artifacts are within your reach at very affordable prices. Egypt is filled with a great number of markets and shops where all the magical goods of Egypt are stored and sold on a great display. One […]
what you want to Know About Dahabiya Nile Cruise
what you want to Know About Dahabiya Nile Cruise what you want to Know About Dahabiya Nile Cruise The Dahabiya Nile Cruise is the most classical and romantic vessel of a cruise between Esna, Luxor, and Aswan. The origin of word Dahabiya comes from the Arabic word Dahab which means gold to symbolize luxury and […]
Naama Bay
Naama Bay Naama Bay is one of the extraordinary places to visit in the holy place of Sinia where you can explore all the incredible tropical destinations around the Red Sea where you can experience a taste of genuine beauty and live the most relaxing vacation you can imagine through a number of amazing hotels, […]
Outdoor Activities to Do from El Gouna
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 gates of El Gouna where lies a portal to a new dimension filled with some of the finest reflections of allure, glory, and grace through […]
Things to Do in Port Ghalib
Things to Do in Port Ghalib Things to Do in Port Ghalib Across the waters of the Red Sea, there are things to do in Port Ghalib designed to give a heavenly sensation filled with joy and precious memories. The city resort lies across the eastern coastal lies between the Red Sea shores and the […]
Philae Temple Relocation Process
Philae Temple Relocation Process Philae Temple Relocation Process is without a doubt one of the most beautiful destinations in Egypt. It is considered a true symbol of Egyptian ‘classic’ architecture and the origin place of the Osiris & Isis myth, as it was constructed in 690 AD during the Ptolemaic kingdom to honor the goddess Isis […]
Luxor Museum
Luxor Museum The gorgeous Luxor Museum is located on the East Bank of the Nile River in Luxor, so it’s a good chance to visit onboard a luxury Nile cruise. To be more specific, it is exactly between Karnak Temple in the north and Luxor Temple in the South. It is an archeological site that […]
Ibn Tulun Mosque
Ibn Tulun Mosque Ibn Tulun Mosque The golden city of Cairo is filled with incredible, marvelous examples of Islamic heritage and culture, but nothing like the immortal Ibn Tulane mosque, the father of inspiration and innovation as shown across history. The mosque changed the face of architecture across the entire Islamic world but was also […]
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque was the earliest building in Egypt, was constructed in 641 A.D. by Commander Amr Ibn Alas, and it was the first mosque to ever be built in the whole of Africa. The mosque was built on the location of his tent because a dove nested on […]
Bent Pyramid
Bent Pyramid Bent Pyramid was one of the first Pyramids to be ever built in ancient Egyptian history. It was built by “Pharaoh Sneferu,” father of Khufu, the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, in 2600 BC during the 4th dynasty, and was known as “The Southern Shining Pyramid.”. It is constructed in the […]
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt The ancient Egyptians loved life, as we’re blessed with ideal conditions like very fertile land and a beautiful climate. They considered their lives to be perfect, to the point that they believed that their afterlife was the eternal continuation of life on earth. Daily life in ancient Egypt focused on […]
Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt The time of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt is considered the starting point of one of history’s greatest miracles. Between 2686-2181 BCE, from the third dynasty to the sixth dynasty, the golden age of the pyramids began, and Egypt reached the highest peak of […]
Egypt Civilization
Egypt Civilization Egypt Civilization A great anachronistic debate has surrounded the ancient Egyptian race for various ages among the media and laypersons. Most modern historians and biologists consider the concept of race to be an inaccurate way to describe human biological variation. The question first appeared in the 18th and 19th centuries as the product […]
King Menes
Who is King Menes? “King Menes” is the founder of the 1st dynasty in the history of ancient Egypt and the last king of the predynastic period (6000–3150 BCE). In 3150 B.C., he was able to unify both upper and lower Egypt as shown on the legendary Narmer Palette. His name means “The One Who […]
Madinet Habu
Madinet Habu While it is not among the most well-traveled sites on the West Bank, Medinat Habu is considered by many visitors to be among the most impressive sights they see in Luxor. This temple complex is impressively preserved, especially in comparison to the Ramesseum, on which its plan is based. While the Ramesseum was […]
Temple of Esna
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 civilization. During the Roman and Ptolemaic periods, their influence was strongly noted in the temples around this area, including the Temple of Esna, also known […]
Djoser Step Pyramid
Djoser Step Pyramid Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara is one of the most important archeological sites in all of Egypt. While it may not be as impressive or as famous as the Giza Pyramids, this structure predates them, and it is vital to archeologists’ understanding of the development of pyramid construction. The Step Pyramid was […]
Menkaure Mykerinus Pyramid
Menkaure Mykerinus Pyramid The third and smallest of the great pyramids at Giza is credited to the pharaoh Menkaure (Mycerinus in Greek). It is thought to have been completed at the end of the 26th century BC. Menkaure, like the builders of the other pyramids at Giza, ruled Egypt during the 4th Dynasty during the […]
Giza Necropolis
Giza Necropolis Giza Necropolis The Giza Pyramids have become nearly synonymous with Egypt itself. Their incredible size continues to impress millions of visitors each year, as they struggle to comprehend how three kings, Khafre, Khufu, and Menkaure, could have constructed such huge structures so long ago. Giza Necropolis Despite their fame, the Giza Pyramids represent […]
Benezra Synagogue Coptic Cairo
Benezra Synagogue Coptic Cairo When was Ben Ezra Synagogue built, and where is it located? Located deep in the winding alleys of Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo, dating from the 9th century AD. Like almost all of Egypt’s synagogues, it is simply a tourist attraction today following the […]
Hanging Church Coptic Cairo
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 by its nickname, the Hanging Church. This name comes from the fact that it was built atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman […]
Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon One of the biggest tourist attractions in Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon gained popularity due to its majestic appearance and for the mysterious sounds emitted by the Northern Colossus statue at every sunrise. Where is the Colossi of Memnon located? In the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, two magnificent twin statues of […]
DAHABIYA NILE CRUISES
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 Dahabeyas in Arabic, recall a past era of Egyptian tourism when the elite of Europe used similar vessels to explore the Nile Valley. So, take the […]
Luxor Temple
Luxor Temple Luxor Temple On the east bank of the Nile River, in the south of Egypt, the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum, Luxor City, contains one of the most beautiful temple standing. The Luxor Temple is a mark of ancient Egyptian civilization, a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of modern Luxor. Different than other […]
Egyptian Museum
History of The Egyptian Museum Egyptian Museum, For most people, the idea of witnessing real magic is quite absurd but everything changes when you step inside one of the oldest museums in the world. It contains the biggest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts which makes it a house of absolute wonder and beauty. The Egyptian […]
Karnak temple
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 the temple of Amun, it was called Ipet-isu or “the most select of places ” in the Middle Kingdom, also known as Pr-Imn or “House […]
King Ramses II
Who is King Ramses II? King Ramses II is one of the greatest pharaohs who ever ruled Egypt, he is known as Ramesses The Great, and one of his most famous names is Ozymandias, which is Greek for the first part of his name, which reads “The Matt of Ra is Powerful, Chosen of Ra.“. […]
The New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs
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, spanning from the 16th century to the 11th century B.C Most of the ruler’s entire history and tombs have been located, such as Hatshepsut, Thutmose […]
King Akhenaten
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 also became known as Amenhotep IV, Akhenaton, Ikhnaton, and Khuenaten. He ruled Egypt after his father, Pharaoh Amenhotep III died at the end of his […]
King Tutankhamun
Who is King Tutankhamun? King Tutankhamun (1334–1325 B.C.) is an Egyptian king from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC). He’s also known as Tutankhamun, which means the living image of god Amun. He is considered to be one of the youngest kings who ever ruled ancient Egypt, as he was only 9 […]
Cheops Pyramid King Khufu
Cheops Pyramid King Khufu Cheops Pyramid King Khufu was the second and most famous king of the 4th Dynasty. History: He was the son of Snofru and Hetepheres I. He at least had two wives, probably even as many as four, with whom he had several children. Queen Meritates bore him Kawab Hor-djedef, Hetepheres II, […]