Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Greece Catacomb Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Greece Catacomb is the Arab translation of the ancient Greek name, Lofus Kiramaikos which means “mound of shards” or “potsherds”. Located to the southwest of the Pompey’s pillar is a multi level labyrinth featuring dozens of chambers adorned with sculpted pillars, statues and other Romano […]
Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Kalabsha Temple Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Kalabsha Temple, Kalabsha is another Nubian temple which was part of the rescue operation for monuments threatened by the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The temple was transported to the present site courtesy of the German Federal Republic in a salvage operation sponsored by UNESCO […]
Karanak temple Karanak temple History After a century of foreign occupation, the New Kingdom (1550-1150 BC) of Egypt emerged, with its capital at Thebes. The captial city was embellished with grandiose temples worthy of the majesty of the pharaohs, the greatest being Karnak. The temple complex of Karnak, dedicated to the Pharoah Amun, was the […]
Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Khan ElKhalili Market Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Khan ElKhalili Market Of all the famous sights of Cairo, the Khan el Kahlili Market is one of the most unique, if somewhat overwhelming, places to visit. Originally established in 1382, as its history indicates, the Khan el Khalili, or “Khan,” was established by […]
Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Egypt Monasteries St Catherine’s, St Anthony’s, St Paul’s and St Simeon’s The Christian Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Egypt Monasteries in Egypt are sadly often overlooked, as visitors focus on the ancient sites around Luxor and Aswan, But Christianity began in this region of the world, and while the Romans persecuted, and made martyrs of […]
Fayoum oasis After the noise and crowds of Cairo, the Fayoum oasis, which includes Lake Qaroun, is literally a breath of fresh air. The oasis offers both Egyptian and foreign visitors a relaxing break from city life, a day at the beach and a chance to see oasis life without having to venture too far. […]
Nubia museum Nubia museum In the early 1960’s, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO’s appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubia before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty expeditions ultimately joined the “Nubian Rescue Campaign”, which resulted in […]
Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Nuweiba Colored Canyon Safari Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Nuweiba Colored Canyon Safari Human beings have grown too proud of themselves, don’t you think? They’ve developed so many technologies that now they think they are invincible. But I think nature has another say in that… One very remarkable thing about Sinai is […]
Alexandria Overnight Tour Alexandria Overnight Tour two days shore excursion from port Said to enjoy visiting Egypt must see sites in both Alexandria & Cairo. Port Said 2 Days Excursions, Trips To Alexandria & Cairo Sightseeing Tours To Giza Pyramids, Catacombs & Quitbey Citadel. From Port Said, Egypt. It is an overnight shore trip from […]
Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Pompeii Pillar Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Pompeii Pillar An approximately 25m red Aswan granite column with a circumference of 9m, was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletain. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesareum. Nearby are subterranean galleries […]
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