Sights in Egypt

Cemeteries in Cairo

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The City of the Dead is a massive above-ground necropolis that has a squatter population numbering in the hundreds of thousands. M

Castles in Alexandria

Qait Bay Fortress

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On our trip to Egypt, we couldn't miss a visit to Alexandria. Up to the coast from Cairo, it wasn't included in our travel pack, s

Statues in Giza

Colossus of Ramses II

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The Colossus of Ramses II is the most amazing historical monument in Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. The huge statue is in

Historical Monuments in Dahab

Saint Catherine Monastery

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After an tiring night march to climb Mount Sinai and to see the amazing sunrise from the top, we began a long and beautiful descen

Churches in Cairo

Church of St. George

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The church of Mar Girgis (St. George) is in the Orthodox neighborhood of Cairo, next to the Mar Girgis station subway. The church

Ruins in Giza

Red Pyramid of Dashur

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My friend Naxos has described it fantastically. But here is some more information. It was constructed by the father of Cheops, Sne

Historical Monuments in Cairo

Cairo Tower

Historical Monuments in Aswan

The Unfinished Obelisk

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Well, never was this obelisk torn from the rock, it was just broken in a few different places. If it had been completed it would h

Historical Monuments in Giza

Pyramids of the Queens

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To the south of the pyramid of Menkaure, there are 3 smaller pyramids called the pyramids of the queens. They were buried in more

Temples in Siwa

Temple of the Oracle

This is dedicated to the god Amun. Alexander the Great consulted the oracle in 331 BC because he wanted to know if he was the son

Temples in Banha

Temple of Seti I

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Abydos temple is next to Abu Simbel temple, the best temple in Egypt. We took a taxi from Luxor, though it took us 3 or 4 hours t

Mosques in Cairo

Al-Azhar Mosque

ATTENTION! This not just any mosque. Al-Azhar is one of the most important places in the Islamic world, located in the heart of th

Historical Monuments in Giza

The Bent Pyramid

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These are the two great unknown pyramid, not so popular with tourists as the more famous ones in Monument Valley. The diamond pyra

Ruins in Giza

Memphis

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Memphis was once one of the most important cities in all of Egypt put the passing of thousands of years have unfortunately left us

Historical Monuments in Giza

Pyramid of Menkaure

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The smallest of the three pyramids of Egypt is the farthest of all of them. And it's a bit darker. But of course, it's still huge

Palaces in Alexandria

Montaza Palace

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In Alexandria, Montazah Palace was established as the summer residence of the royal family with Italian gardens with pine trees. B

Cemeteries in Luxor

Valley of The Nobles

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Tombs of the great dignitaries are in this valley. The themes illustrated on the tombs depict scenes from the life of the deceased

Historical Monuments in Alexandria

Column of Pompey

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The so-called Pompey's column is named after what was believed to be buried here in Pompey. It's made of red granite Aswan quarrie

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