The oldest necropolis of Memphis is in Saqqara, Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. The name Saqqara comes from the name of the burial god Sukkar. It is about 6.2 kilometers long and is located on the western plateau. It is part of the...Read More
Many Christian landmarks can be found in Cairo, including the Jewish Temple of Ben Ezra, the ruins of the ancient fortress known as Babylon, the legendary Hanging Church, and the Coptic Museum chronicling an almost extinct civilization.Read More
Khan El Khalili is a place that everyone must see when they go to Cairo. The bazaar is bustling, crowded, brightly colored, exciting, and filled with shiny goods and trinkets of all kinds. The usual tourist trinkets are here, but don't let them take your attention away from the really good shopping.Read More
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo is one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. It is located in the center of Cairo, on the edge of Tahrir Square, and is a must see for anyone going to Cairo.Read More
The Pompey pillar is a Roman ruin still standing in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. It is one of the oldest and tallest memorial pillars in the world. In this article, we'll learn everything there is to know about this ancient thing.Read More
The Unfinished Obelisk is one of the most famous monoliths in Aswan. It is certainly the largest obelisk ever built, but it was never finished. It gives us a chance to learn more about how Hatshepsut was able to build such huge things in ancient Egypt and the New Kingdom of Egypt.Read More
The Kom Ombo Temple was built by the Ptolemaic dynasty during the Roman invasion 180 years ago (BC). What distinguishes the Temple of Kom Ombo is that it stands on the bank of the river between Edfu and Aswan. This makes it a great stopover for Nile cruises and a major attraction in Aswan. The...Read More
People believe that the Temple of Horus in Edfu is the best preserved temple in Egypt. The desert sands that filled the area after pagan worship was banned helped keep the temple in good condition. It is the best example of a temple from ancient Egypt. When you go there, you get a complete picture...Read More
Some of the most famous temples from ancient Egypt are located in the city of Esna. Esna was one of the most important and famous cities in ancient Egypt. The Romans and the Ptolemies left their mark on the temples in this region, such as the Esna Temple which is also called the Khnum Temple.Read More
Dendera One of the best places to see in Luxor, which used to be called Tentyris, was an important place of worship in ancient Egypt. It is south of Qena in Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile. Three sanctuaries made the city holy: the Sanctuary of Horus, the sky god and protector of...Read More
