Posts

Showing posts from 2021

Egyptian Pyramids

Image
The Great Pyramid The largest pyramids built in 2550 in Giza during the reign of King Khufu, the Great Pyramid covers an area of up to 13 acres at its base and the height of the Great Pyramid up to 481 feet at the time of its construction, there are three burial rooms inside the Great Pyramid, and the Great Pyramid like the rest of the Egyptian pyramids was part of a complex that included other pyramids, temples and tombs and called this pyramid the Pyramid of Khufu. to book a visit to the Pyramids of Giza click here Pyramids of Snefro  The Snefro Pyramid is the first pyramid that was smooth sides instead of the grades that existed in the first pyramid Saqqara, and the Smurfro pyramid was built in the Dahshur region during the fourth dynasty between 2680-2560 BC for Pharaoh Smurfro, and the pyramid of Smurfro up to 344 feet high was supposed to be high sharp sides but the structure of the pyramid was unstable so in the middle of the construction of the pyramid the angle of building th

Tourism, Sightseeing and all things to do in Egypt

Image
    There is a lot  to do in Egypt  and the tourist destinations are quite developed. It is perfectly possible to reach each city and explore everything on your own, just by asking for information in the hotels. But smart planning will optimize your days so you can make the best outings.   Starting the trip in Cairo   Cairo is the capital of   Egypt   and one of the oldest cities in the world. Despite the chaos of a metropolis with over 25 million inhabitants, knowing its history, ancient neighborhoods, temples and the Giza Pyramids is something every traveler should do. Three days is enough to get to know Cairo's best attractions, just get organized and be careful not to fall into the lip of the Egyptians, who always try to overpriced the tours.   A Nile River Cruise One of the main routes for a Nile River cruise is between Aswan and Luxor, stopping on the way to visit two Egyptian temples. However, there is a more traditional option, sailing in a very traditional

Alexandria - A must see City while visiting Egypt

Image
  Alexandria is the second-largest Egyptian city in size. It was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and in its appearance has more Mediterranean, rather than oriental features. It is one of the few Egyptian resorts on the Mediterranean coast, with the city stretching 20 kilometers wide of the coastal strip. Alexandria is 225 kilometers from Cairo. Trips to Alexandria from Cairo  For many years Alexandria was the largest trading center of Egypt and the center of its culture. The famous Library of Alexandria was built here, the collection of which numbered about a million volumes. Another significant structure of the city was the Pharos Lighthouse, which could not withstand the strongest earthquake in the 14th century. With the heyday of Cairo, the majestic Alexandria lost its meaning, but in the 19th century with the rise of Muhammad Ali, the city experienced a rebirth. On the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, today is the Citadel of Quitbay, erected by Sultan Ashraf over the easter

Abu Simbel Temple dazzles the world with a phenomenon that recurs twice a year!

Image
The Sun Festival in Abu Simbel A phenomenon that has been going on for tens of centuries ... the sun crosses the face of the statue of Ramses II twice a year: the first on October 22 and the second on February 22 The Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan Governorate is one of the most famous ancient temples in Egypt, as the great Abu Simbel Temple is due to its association with the phenomenon of the sun crossing the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II twice a year, the first corresponding to October 22 and the second February 22 of each year. BOOK A TRIP TO ABU SIMBEL FROM ASWAN And this temple was built by King Ramses II (about 1303 BC - 1213 BC), the most famous king of Egypt from the era of the New Kingdom, and it is believed that he sat on the throne in his late teenage years and ruled Egypt from 1279 BC to 1213 BC for a period of 67 years. The temple is distinguished by a unique architectural design, as its façade is pocked in the rock and decorated with four huge statues of King Ramses