Egyptian-Food
Unlike their ornate clothing and jewelry, ancient Egyptians had a very simple diet and selection of food. Ancient Egyptian cuisines were much simpler than French or other European cuisines. During various ancient Egypt periods, food was not only the means of filling stomachs but also as a mode of payment to purchase and sell. Food […]
Egypt Air – Airline Company
Introduction Cairo-based Egypt Air is the flag carrier airline of Egypt. Cairo International Airport is the airline’s central hub and it operates passenger and freight services to many destinations across the globe. Egypt Air flies to more than 75 destinations located in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. The Egyptian revolution of 2011 […]
Airline Addresses in Egypt
Here is a List of all addresses for all Airlines Operating in Egypt Airlines Address AEROFLOT Bustan Center, Downtown, Cairo, Tel.: 3900429 – 3937409 Fax: 3900407, Airport Tel.: 2914602 AIR ALGERIE 13, Kasr El Nil St., Downtown, Cairo, Tel.: 5740688 – 5750688 Fax: 5740686, Airport Tel.: 2910409 AIR CANADA C/O IMPERIAL TRAVEL, 26, Mahmoud Bassiouny […]
How To Get To Egypt:
When Entering Egypt: Entry into Egypt requires a passport valid for at least six months from the issue date for Australians, British, Canadians, EU residents and USA travelers. Nationals of these countries can get a tourist visa on arrival, which is valid for three months. Also, visas can be obtained from Egyptian consulates located in […]
Best Time To Visit Egypt
Time To Visit Egypt For anyone interested in visiting Egypt, know that the best time to come is from October to May. Though this is when most travelers arrive, the temperatures are much more palpable for those unaccustomed to the heat. Within these 8 months, there are 2 periods known as “High Season” […]
El-Azhar Mosque
El-Azhar Mosque Al Azhar Mosque was the first Islamic University built in Cairo. It was constructed around 1,000 years ago and it was the official mosque for Friday prayer (jummah) for many years in Egypt. It was built by the great Fatimid army leader and the builder of Cairo, Gawhar El Seqelly, with the orders of […]
Wikala of Al Ghuri and the Tanoora dance Show
Wikala of Al Ghuri and the Tanoora dance Show The Wikala was built in 1504 by Sultan Qunsuwah Al Ghuri as an accommodation and marketplace for traders from all over the world. The rectangular building consists of four stores with 28 rooms in each store.Traders used to come from every country in Africa and stay in […]
Third Intermediate Period (1069-664 B.C.)
Third Intermediate Period (1069-664 B.C.) This period differed from the other intermediate periods because it was a time of relative stability. Egyptian culture flourished but several dynasties ruled in different areas. The idea of a unified Egypt began to erode and economic problems plagued the pharaohs. 21st Dynasty The 21st Dynasty ruled the north and some […]
Who was Nefertari?
Who was Nefertari? © Walwyn – Nefertari statue at Karnak Her name, Nefertari Merytmut (meaning The Beautiful Companion, Beloved of Mut), embodied the majesty and stature of queen Nefertari. At the young age of 13 she married the 15 year old Ramses II, who would come to be famously known as Ramses the Great. Nefertari was likely […]
What was the Exodus?
What was the Exodus? The Israelites lived as slaves in Egypt for 400 years until the time God inflicted the ten plaguesupon Egypt, in an effort to convince the Pharaoh to free the Israelite slaves. Some accounts place the number of Israelites in the Exodus at 500,000, while others place the number at 2.5 million. Whether […]
