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| Giza Pyramids and
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On the West bank of the Nile facing Cairo and on top of the Giza plateau rise the three pyramids erected by Cheops , Chepren and Mycerinus , guarded by the mysterious Sphinx which is a mythical statue with the body of a lion and a human head .
The three pyramids are considered one of the seven wonders of the world and the most important tourist attraction in Egypt ...More>> |
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| Alexandria 's Sunken Treasures: |
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During certain geological occurrences, namely a series of violent earthquakes and certain historical outcomes, the northern parts of the city were affected and sunk below the depth of the sea, resulting in water encircling an incredible treasure. The heritage of the sunken city is in the area near the Royal District and or El Ibrahemia and Mostafa Kamel. The tremendous importance of sunken monuments can be deduced if we consider the large sunken port below the rocks of Pharos Island, and to the south west of it, taking into consideration the fact that the waters of the Mediterranean have risen two meters since the Roman period....More>> |
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| Aswan |
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The remains of many temples that were built here can still be seen , including the temple of Khnum , originally erected during the Old Kingdom , a Graeco-Roman necropolis and the temple of Satet , built by Queen Hatshepsut .
Kalabsha temple
The sandstone edifice was built by the Roman Emperor Octavius Augustus and dedicated to the god of fertility Mandulis.Kalabsha temple, originally built at Kalabsha (Talmis), was moved to its present location at New Kalabsha (Chellal) in 1970, together with other monuments from Nubia, including the Kiosk of Qertassi (Kertassi), and the nearby Beit al-Wali. Accessible by taxi or boat, depending on the water level, the sandstone edifice was built by the Roman Emperor Octavius Augustus (30 - 14 BC) and dedicated to the fertility and Nubian Solar deity known as Mandulis (Merwel who was the Nubian counterpart of Horus)...More>> |
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| Luxor |
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the world’s greatest open - air museum , filled with the awe - inspiring monuments of ancient civilization .
On the east bank of the Nile , in the city of the living , Luxor and Karnak temples greet the sunrise .
T he sunset on the west bank throws shadows through the city of the dead the tombs of the nobles , the valley of the kings , queen Hatshepsut’s temple More>> |
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| East Bank |
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Dedicated to the principal of thebes Amon, it was built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenophis III, and expanded over centuries by famous pharaohs including Ramses II, Tit, and also Alexander the Great. The grandeur of the edifice represents that of Thebes at its zenith
It was known to the ancient Egyptians as “ lpet Reseyet ” , the harem of the South ...More>> |
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| Red Sea |
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Recreational tourism is enjoyable in Egypt on the golden beaches with their soft sands extending along the coasts of the Mediterranean sea and the Red sea with its crystal clear waters and unique colored coral reefs and rare fishes .
Water sports such as diving , skiing , windsurfing and fishing can be practiced there.
Safari and Adventure Tourism Available in the oases and Sinai.
These areas are considered the most suitable places for camping .
Jeeps and trucks are available for desert expeditions .
Take a trip to observe the unique local flora and fauna or visit an oasis , a traditional Bedouin camp or an ancient site including the nearby 2000 years old gold mines .
Camels are also available for day trips or overnight excursions This type of tourist activity is available in oases and Sinai . also These places are considered suitable for camping .
Sinai enjoys diverse, extensive desert which abound in mountain chains suitable for climbing and sensational adventures.
Of these mountains are Mt Moses, Mt Catherine, Mt Safaga. In addition, rallies and bike races are held, safari tours using 4X4 vehicles or camel rides are arranged to watch wild animals and birds in valleys and oasis...More>> |
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| Oasis..Dakhla |
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The capital “ Mut” houses the Museum of Heritage . Bir El-Gabal , a palm – fringed salt lake where you can camp and picnic , is on the road back to Mut .
Other day trips from Mut could include the El-Mozawaka tombs and Deir El–Hagar , a temple which was originally dedicated to the Theban Triad and later rebuilt by the Romans.,Kharga..Outside the main centre is the temple of Hibis , built on the site of a Saite Persian and Ptolemaic settlement . One of the few Persian monuments in Egypt , the 6th century BC .Ten kilometers away , the necropolis of El–Bagawat houses 263 mud–brick chapels with Coptic murals . Pharaonic monuments include El–Ghuwayta Temple ....Oasis in Egypt are Dakhla, Kharga, Farfara, Fayoum, Bahariya, Siwa, The white desert, the new valley...More>> |
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| Coptic Egypt |
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A cradle for the Christianity on its earliest rise, Egypt contains Coptic monuments such as the Hanging Church ... The Christian Monuments
It was to Egypt that St. Mark, the first Evangelist, came and settled in Alexandria in the latter half of the first century AD. Since then, the teachings of Christianity spread in Egypt, leaving everlasting imprints in the form of churches and monasteries that are filled with paintings of the saints, testifying to the grandeur, beauty and mastery of Egyptian Coptic art.
The Coptic period is of special significance , since it constituted a link between the Graeco – Roman and Islamic periods . With the dawn of the 7th century AD, Islam was revealed and spread throughout the Arabian peninsula ,and from there it reached to enlighten the Nile Valley at the hands of Amr Ibn Al-Aas in 20 H.,640 AD...More>> |
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| Nile Cruises |
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The Greek historian Herodotus wrote, Egypt is the gift of the Nile. Without it the country would have been dry and no civilization would have been born. Here sailed Akhnaten, Nefertiti, King Tut, Ramsis II, Alexander The Great, Caeser, Anothony and Cleopatra .Today you can sail the same path as those ancient Kings and Queens, aboard one of three hundred Nile cruise boats to experience the timeless Nile and see the wonders of Upper Egypt in comfort and style. All Nile cruise boats are fully air-conditioned spacious cabins and suites fancy lounges and bars, elegant restaurants , gift shops, and cool swimming pools on the sun deck ...More>> |
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| Health Tourism |
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Egypt possesses a wide range of rich natural resources , including many hot springs. According to scientific research, clay found in these springs has therapeutic properties that can cure numerous bone, skin, kidney, respiratory diseases and other problems Also, the Red Sea water with its chemical composition and abundance of coral reefs can help cure various forms of psoriasis. Socrates, the founder of climatic physiotherapy, referred to this fact in his famous papers entitled "Egypt and Climatic Therapy". He advised people to go to Egypt and enjoy its warm weather and refreshing sea breeze. Following his advice, tourists have been coming to Egypt for hundreds of years for cures to ailments often caused by Europe's colder, more humid climate . |
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| Islamic Monuments |
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The artistic beauty of Islamic monuments is not only manifested in mosques , but it extends to houses , palaces , fortresses and other architectural structures .
Cairo Mosques
Founded by Amr Ibn El – Aas in 642 ( 21 Hijira ) , North of the site of the Roman fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo. It is considered the oldest mosque in Egypt.Simple in design , its present plan consists of an open sahn (court) surrounded by four riwaqs (colonnade), the largest being the Qiblah riwaq with marble pillars. Some of the wooden beams still bear Byzantine decorations in the form of vine leaf cluster motifs ...More>>
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