Tutankhamun king of Egypt
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 in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. During his reign, powerful advisers restored the traditional Egyptian religion and art, both of which had been […]
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 […]
Things to Do in Cairo
Things to Do in Cairo The majestic city of Cairo has acted as a hub for the most diverse collection of monuments in the world in the course of 4000 years, transforming into a heritage site that provides every traveler with a magical experience like traveling to the past. Cairo has always been one of […]
What to Pack for Egypt
What to Pack for Egypt what to pack for Egypt In order to have a perfect vacation in Egypt, you must pack everything you could ever need so you can fully enjoy the beauty of this holy country. Traveling to Egypt has always been on everyone’s bucket list, you can’t call yourself a true traveler […]
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 […]
Alexandria Library
Alexandria Library Alexandria Library is regarded as one of the largest and most famous libraries in the world and the modern library of Alexandria acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria library and of the ancient days of glory. It is an ancient reminder of a time of wonders and miracles where knowledge was […]
Pompey Pillar
Pompey Pillar Pompey’s Pillar On a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria lies the biggest memorial column in Egypt, “Pompey’s Pillar”. It is famous for being the only known free-standing column in Roman Egypt and one of the largest monolith columns ever erected. The pillar is 28m tall and 2.7 m wide of pure […]
Qaitbay Citadel
Qaitbay Citadel Qaitbay Citadel One of the Mediterranean Sea coast’s strongest defensive fortresses is “Qaitbay Citadel,” located in the immortal city of Alexandria on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos island and extending out into Alexandria’s harbor from the corniche. It was constructed in 1477 AD by an order from Sultan Al-Ashraf […]
The Catacombs of Kom El Shuqqafa
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 found on 28 September 1900 by luck by a donkey fell into an excavation at a depth of 12 meters Subsequently the archaeologist found 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 […]
Valley of the Nobles
Valley of the Nobles Valley of the Nobles (The Tombs of the Nobles) The Theban Necropolis, or The Worker’s Village, is a collection of hundreds of rock-cut tombs of nobles in ancient Egypt, discovered along the west bank of the Nile in the city of Luxor on an area called Sheik Abd El-Quran. It is […]
Valley of the Queens
Valley of the Queens Valley of the Queens is the final resting place of some of the most beautiful and powerful queens, princesses, nobles, and other members of the royal family. It is located on the West Bank of Luxor’s Theban Necropolis, in close proximity to Valley of the Kings that you can visit during your […]
Gates of Cairo
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 center of the region’s political and cultural life. The history of the capital of Egypt goes back to the year 969 AD, when the […]
St George Church
St George Church St George Church, There are many churches located in the heart of old Coptic Cairo, but it might be the one that holds its soul. The original church was constructed in the 10th century by Athanasius “The 20th Orthodox bishop of Alexandria” on the northern tower of the fortress of Babylon but […]
St Virgin Mary Church
St Virgin Mary Church St Virgin Mary Church might be the most talked-about church in Egypt. The church was built to honor the mother of the prophet Jesus “The Virgin Mary“, It was the place where the holy family started their journey to upper Egypt by boat The church is located in Maadi, which means […]
Royal Mummy Room at Egyptian Museum
Royal Mummy Room at the Egyptian Museum Royal Mummy Room at Egyptian Museum Within the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, on the ground floor, you will find the mummified bodies of Egypt’s pharaohs. You will witness the mummies & their enchanting artifacts and sense the ancient glory of some of the biggest and most famous names […]
Al-Rifai Mosque
Al-Rifai Mosque Al-Rifai Mosque is one of the most majestic constructions in Egypt. It’s located in “Midan al-Qal’a” in Cairo, next to the Cairo Citadel and opposite the Mosque of Sultan Hassan. It’s known in English as the Royal Mosque. was constructed by an order from Queen Khushyar Hanim, the mother of Khedive Isma’il Pasha, […]
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 […]
EL Muizz Street
EL Muizz Street El Muizz Street isn’t your typical street, as it has the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. This street redefines words like majesty and beauty and is considered one of Egypt’s finest open-air museums. Muizz Street was constructed by the fourth caliph Al-Muizz of the. Fatimid dynasty took […]
Sultan Hassan Mosque
Sultan Hassan Mosque Sultan Hassan Mosque Cairo is the city of minarets and the home to one of the biggest collections of marvelous mosques, one of which is the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, which has the power to turn heads as it’s known as one of the most beautiful Islamic structures in the world due […]
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 […]
Secret Facts About the Pyramids
Secret Facts About the Pyramids Secret Facts About the Pyramids A great deal of mystery surrounds Egypt which has manifested many secret facts about the Pyramids since the day of their rediscovery several centuries ago. Many explanations arose to explain the level of sophistication the pyramids were able to reach, some made sense, while others […]
The Meidum Pyramid Architecture
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 on the west bank of the Nile, 80 km south of Memphis, 65 km south of Cairo. It is one of the oldest pyramids in […]
Ancient Egyptian Entertainment
Ancient Egyptian Entertainment Ancient Egyptian Entertainment Despite the fact that ancient Egyptian civilization, built around the concept of death and the afterlife, played a big part in Egyptian lives, they didn’t miss a chance where they could have had fun, they appreciated life and truly believed in the existence of magic. Countless artworks, inscriptions, and […]
Ancient Egyptian Economy
Ancient Egyptian Economy Ancient Egyptian Economy The state of the ancient Egyptian economy was a work of perfection that led to the rise of one of the greatest civilizations in the ancient world, It was built on utilizing all the natural elements of their environment on the concept of planned bureaucracy that monitored and controlled […]
Ancient Egyptian Craftsmen
Ancient Egyptian Craftsmen Ancient Egyptian Craftsmen are true original artisans, who are expert craftsmen, totally aware of their incredible skill and amazing capabilities. The ancient Egyptian craftsmen were responsible for the creation of some of the most enchanting pieces of art, showcasing the brilliance and allure of the ancient Egyptian civilization in infinite generations. These […]
Ancient Egyptian Food
Ancient Egyptian Food Ancient Egyptian Food included lots of different dishes, as the Egyptians had great taste when it came to their cuisines. No one has left Hungary In ancient Egypt a great variety of foods were not much different from what we consume today. The ancient Egyptian civilization had access to better foods due […]
Ancient Egyptian Cities
Ancient Egyptian Cities Ancient Egyptian Cities For more than 3000 years, ancient Egypt has given birth to various strongholds that shaped the legacy of this immortal nation. All the major ancient Egyptian cities were built on the banks of the Nile, which represented the bloodstream of the entire civilization. Ancient Egyptian cities and towns were […]
Egyptian Calendar
Egyptian Calendar Egyptian Calendar The cosmetic order had a vital impact on Egyptian society, the ancient Egyptians understood the value of time and sought to utilize it in every aspect of their life to the maximum extent. Like everything in Egypt, they were very motivated by their religion and their desire for balance and order. […]
Ancient Egyptian Religion
Ancient Egyptian Religion The ancient Egyptians were one of the first people to have an existential crisis, as they wondered about meaning through reflecting on nature, which was the birth of the ancient Egyptian religion. The ancient Egyptians came up with a religious system built on a combination of beliefs, rituals, and practices within a […]
Ancient Egyptian Language History
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 is related to the Berber and other Semitic languages such as Arabic, Amharic, and Hebrew. It is one of the oldest recorded languages, known alongside […]
Ancient Egyptian Mathematics
Ancient Egyptian Mathematics Ancient Egyptian mathematics was the poetry of logical ideas, the music of reason, and one of the main key components that led to the creation of the ancient world’s most advanced civilizations. They considered the study of mathematics much like the Nile River, beginning in minuteness but ending in magnificence. They used […]
Ancient Egyptian Medicine
Ancient Egyptian Medicine Ancient Egyptian Medicine No one was able to ease the pain of the ill and the wounded better than the ancient Egyptian doctors, who understood the mysterious connection between the complexity of the human body, the supernatural world, and the hidden power of nature. In ancient times, the Egyptians declared medicine as […]
Festivals in Ancient Egypt
Festivals in Ancient Egypt During ancient times, there used to be many festivals known as “Heb” throughout the year to give thanks to the gods and make divine favors. In the festivals in ancient Egypt, the Egyptians would offer sacrifices, and offerings and celebrate the might of the gods, but the true purpose of these […]
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 […]
How The Pyramids Were Built
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 scientists asked the question “How The Pyramids was Built“. 4,500 years ago Giza Pyramids were constructed to immortalize the legacy of the ancient Egyptian civilization […]
Nubian History and Culture
Nubian History and Culture Nubian History and Culture The Nubian region lies on the Nile River, 123,000 square kilometers between the city of Aswan in southern Egypt and Khartoum in central northern Sudan. It was one of the first civilizations of ancient Africa, as the history of Nubia was traced from 2000 BCE onward to […]
The Holy Family in Egypt
The Holy Family in Egypt The Holy Family in Egypt acted as a haven for the Holy Family & baby Jesus as they attempted to escape the cruel hand of King Herod the ruler of Judea. The story begins when Jesus is declared the prophet of God and the next king of the Jews. That’s […]
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 […]
Ancient Egyptian Symbols
Ancient Egyptian symbols Ancient Egyptian symbols affected life in ancient Egypt, which was a fusion between the spiritual and the physical aspects that became the foundation of their culture, shown in the form of artistic architecture, symbols, amulets, and many objects that were used to bring good fortune and protection. These ancient Egyptian Symbols played […]
Egyptian Mythology Creation Story
Egyptian Mythology Creation Story Egyptian Mythology Creation Story Every ancient civilization had its own theory or belief on how everything unfolded. The ancient Egyptians had a vivid imagination that led to a number of complex versions of how the ancient Egyptians were created. They believed at the moment creating a world order was created which […]
Scarab Beetle
Scarab Beetle Scarab Beetle One of the most important symbols in the history of ancient Egyptian civilization is the Egyptian scarab beetle, which was featured in Egyptian art, iconography, and ancient Egyptian religion. It represented life, regeneration, and resurrection. Everything began when the beetle rolled its dung into a ball and laid its eggs in […]
Eye of Horus
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 health, rejuvenation, and victory. It is also known as Wadjet, or Udjat, which wasn’t meant to be confused with the Eye of Ra which represented […]
Afterlife and Judgment
Afterlife and Judgment Afterlife and Judgment The ancient Egyptians believed in the continuity of life and consequences. One of the ancient Egyptian’s main ideologies was the afterlife, as they believed that the soul was immortal and that death was only part of a larger plan and journey. They believed that the soul consists of nine- […]
Book of the Dead
Book of the Dead Book of the Dead The ancient Egyptians were aware of the possibility of the existence of an afterlife, and for that sole purpose, they invested a great deal of time and imagination into creating the mysterious Book of the Dead. The book is simply a collection of ancient Egyptian funerary texts […]
Egyptian Mythology Osiris Story
Egyptian Mythology Osiris Story Egyptian Mythology Osiris Story He was the ruler of Egypt, he decided where the trees would best grow and where the water would best flow and created the rich lands of the Nile to provide for the needs of the people. He honored his siblings and father by keeping all things […]
Cleopatra
Cleopatra Cleopatra is as immortal as time, everyone is familiar with the story of her cursed love that shaped the future of the entire history of Egypt. The entire world knows her tale and how she had the power to manipulate the hearts and desires of great rulers such as Caeser. The life of Queen […]
Queen Nefertari
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 wife of the great Pharaoh Ramses II, A.K.A. Ramses the Great (1303–1213 BC). She was the favorite Queen of the King and his first wife, […]
Muhammad Ali Pasha
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 ruler of Egypt. He is regarded as the father and founder of modern Egypt due to the extensive reforms to the economic, military, and cultural […]
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 […]
King Chephren
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 of the Great Pyramid of Giza. He ruled Egypt from 2558 to 2532 B.C. during the old kingdom (2686-2150 BC). His name means “The Appearing […]
History of Egypt Nile River Cruise
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 times. The Nile River is the essence of life to the Egyptians, the source of infinite interest and delight, and that what gave Egypt the […]
Pharaoh Curse
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, bad luck, and even death to anyone who disturbs the eternal sleep of the mummy-like Thieves, Tomb Raiders, and Archaeologists. The curse became very popular […]
The Battle of Megiddo
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Alexander the Great
Alexander, the Great Alexander the Great’s History was shaped by men who desired to create an immortal legacy and change the course of destiny, One of those men is Alexander the Great. The life of Alexander III of Macedon (“356 – 323 BC”) is filled with great tales of glory and wonder, as he was […]
Unification Battle of Egypt
Unification Battle of Egypt Unification Battle of Egypt The unification battle marked the beginning of the early dynastic period, which led to the creation of the first royal dynasty in (c. 3100 BCE) by Egypt’s first pharaoh, “King Narmer,” a.k.a. Menes,” which means “He Who Endures.”. He is credited with uniting Egypt into one peaceful […]
The Hyksos Invasion
The Hyksos Invasion The Hyksos Invasion. The new kingdom of Egypt a.k.a. the Egyptian Empire (1570–1070 B.C.), is without a doubt the most popular time period in the history of ancient Egypt that spans from the 16th century to the 11th century B.C. Most of the ruler’s entire history and tombs have been located, such […]
New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
New Kingdom Egypt Pharaohs The New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt The New Kingdom of Egypt or Egyptian Empire (1570–1070 B.C), is without a doubt the most popular time period in the history of ancient Egypt that spans from the 16th century to the 11th century B.C. Most of the ruler’s entire history and tombs have […]
Queen Hatshepsut Temple
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (1479–1458 BCE) Queen Hatshepsut Temple Luxor is blessed with a number of heavenly pieces of art that showcase the extraordinary elements on which this great civilization was built and all the reasons why Hatshepsut the greatest pharaoh in the history of ancient Egypt. The temple of Hatshepsut is the finest […]
Was the Scepter
Was the Scepter Was the Scepter a symbol of power & dominion and an emblem of authority? it was associated with wealth and happiness, associated with ancient Egyptian gods like the god of chaos, desert, and war, Set & the god of the dead, Anubis, plus it was found in the hands of the pharaoh. the Scepter […]
supreme 30 Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
supreme 30 Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses “If History Were Taught in the Form of Stories, It Would Never Be Forgotten,” and that’s how Egypt achieved immortality. The Ancient Egyptians believed in cause and effect, for every action, there is a reaction, as stated by Newton’s third law. The Egyptians believed that the primary action […]
Nubian Museum
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 of Egypt. This ancient culture, every bit as old as that of Ancient Egypt, existed along the banks of the Nile for millennia in the […]
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Mosque of Muhammad Ali Mosque of Muhammad Ali Who built it? It was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805–1849), who ruled for over 45 years. During his reign, considerable changes in various aspects of […]
Salah El Din Citadel in Cairo
Salah El Din Citadel in Cairo Who was Salah El Din Al-Ayyubi? Salah El-Din (known as Saladin to European historians) overthrew the Fatimid dynasty in 1171 AD, establishing the new Sunni Ayyubid Caliphate. Given the threat of invasion by European crusader armies, Saladin decided to improve the fortifications of the city, and in 1176 AD […]
Elephantine Island
Elephantine Island Elephantine Island gets its name from its shape, which resembles standing elephants in the water, or, as others would say, an elephant tusk; Elephantine Island offers a variety of attractions for anyone visiting the beautiful city of Aswan. Where is Elephantine Island Located? Measuring a total of 1200 meters from north to south […]
Aswan Botanical Garden
Aswan Botanical Garden Covering 6.8 hectares, it’s home to thousands of birds and many exotic plants imported from many parts of the world, like Far East India and Africa. The Aswan Botanical Garden offers a beautiful and unique escape from the city. A true jam of Egyptian treasures, strolling through the garden will take you […]
Deir Al Medinah
Deir Al Medinah Almost all of what we see today in ancient Egypt is exclusively dedicated to the pharaonic royalty. The monumental building projects that the kings of Egypt commissions have stood the test of time much better than artifacts from everyday Egyptian life due to their massive size and the fact that they are […]
Temple of Ramesseum
Temple of Ramesseum Today, relatively little remains of what is thought to have once been the most impressive temple complex on the West Bank of the Nile. Several clusters of pillars and a few damaged statues stand among a large field of ridges, holes, broken foundations, and pieces of statuary that mark out where the […]
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 […]
Memphis
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 Pyramids, some of the oldest structures on Earth. Despite their proximity to Cairo, the difference in age between the pyramids and the city itself is […]
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 […]
Solar Boat Museum
Solar Boat Museum Location: It is situated to the south of the Great Pyramid. Who built it? It was established by Kamal El – Mallakh who was born in Assuit, Egypt, on October 26, 1918. He was a dedicated scholar of Egyptology and culture who died in October 1987. Why did it built? It built […]
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 […]
Islamic Cairo
Islamic Cairo How old is the city of Cairo? Islamic Cairo is the historic core of the city. When the Fatimid dynasty conquered Egypt in 969 AD, constructed a new capital north of the existing city to serve as their administrative center. This new city, named Al-Qahira (meaning The Vanquisher in English), gave the modern […]
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 […]
Unfinished Obelisk
Unfinished Obelisk In touring all of the ruins scattered across Egypt, it is very seldom that we pause to think about the many stages of planning and labor that came before these monuments were erected. The Unfinished Obelisk is a rare opportunity to consider what this process might have been like and just how difficult […]
Old Cairo and Coptic Cairo
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 sits on the southern edges of the city, known as Old Cairo. Over two thousand years ago, this was the beginning of an ancient canal […]
Khufu Cheops Pyramid
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, Egypt’s Great Pyramid. His son, Khafre, and another pharaoh, Menkaure, are credited with building the other two pyramids at Giza, but neither of them is […]
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 […]
Dendera temple
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 one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious temples. The complex is the home of the Temple of Hathor (the deity of love, music, & fertility) […]
Abydos Temple
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 to complete a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime, ancient Egyptians would have hoped to visit Abydos, which for them is strongly […]
High Dam
High Dam When construction began on the High Dam in 1960, it was the most heralded part of President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s effort to develop Egypt for all Egyptians. While the dam is certainly not the largest in the world, it is an impressive engineering feat nonetheless, over 360 feet tall and 12,500 feet across. […]
Edfu temple
Edfu temple The Temple of Horus at Edfu is widely considered to be the most impressive of all of the Nile-side temples along the journey between Luxor and Aswan. It is a required stop by all of the cruise ships that make the trip, also stopping at Esna and Kom Ombo. Like at Esna, the […]
Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo Kom Ombo Along with Esna and Edfu, Kom Ombo is the third major stop that most of the Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan make on their journey.Located only 30 miles north of Aswan, the setting of this Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, makes an approach by water the far superior way […]
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 […]
Philae Temple
Philae Temple Philae Temple This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island,, just south of the old Aswan Dam and you must ride a water taxi to the island to get to the ruins. The temple was moved to its current location following the […]
lake nasser
lake Nasser lake Nasser Stretching south from Aswan nearly 350 miles (550 kilometers) beyond the southern border of Egypt and into northern Sudan, Lake Nasser is the huge freshwater reservoir formed by the construction of the High Dam at Aswan during the 1960s. The High Dam replaced a smaller dam completed by the British colonial […]
Al-Azhar Mosque
History of Al-Azhar Mosque Al-Azhar Mosque is simply one of a kind, as there is no one like it in the world. In 970 A.D., the Islamic Shi’ite Dynasty, the Fatimids that ruled Egypt from the 10th to 12th centuries, constructed the mosque as a place of worship and research in Islamic studies. The mosque’s […]
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Khan El Khalili Bazaar Khan El Khalili Bazaar There are a few places on the planet where you feel the time is going back around, this place is Khan El Khalili Bazaar. One of the major Cairo tourist attractions, Located in old Cairo as a major souk (market), which is a symbol of Mamluk architecture […]
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 […]