Egypt is an African and Arabian country, located in a very unique location in North Africa and West Asia (Sinai Peninsula). Egypt bordered from the north by the Mediterranean Sea that separates it from Europe, from the east by Palestina, Red
Egyptian Cities, Towns and Governorates When most people think about towns and cities in Egypt, the main ones that come to mind are the major cities or the ones with popular tourist attractions, but there are more than 200
Desserts form an important part of any meal in Egypt. It’s often said, “When you are stressed you eat chocolates, ice creams, and sweets, and you know why because stressed spelled backward spells desserts.” Every country has its
When planning a trip or visiting a place there are various things to consider. In addition to the beauty of the place, the friendliness nd heart of the locals of that place is also very important. An extremely beautiful place
The Egyptian summer is hot and dry in most of the country, and humid in the Delta and along the Mediterranean Coast. In recent years the humidity has spread to Cairo, and the city swelters in August! Winter is mild with
The Egyptian summer is hot and dry in most of the country, and humid in the Delta and along the Mediterranean Coast. In recent years the humidity has spread to Cairo, and the city swelters in August! Winter is mild with
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
El-Fishawy Café is one of Cairo’s famous cafes. It is located in the Al-Azhar neighborhood and is considered one of the oldest cafes in Cairo, since its establishment dates back to 1797 AD. The cafe took its fame and luster,
El-Qusseir is a great vacation spot located on the Red Sea. Recently, several different types of hotels have been established where tourists can take part in water sports and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Economically, el-Qusseir is an important port for exporting phosphate
Egyptians loved to dress up and wear fancy makeup. They had an amazing collection of cosmetics and used to do make up in the most graceful ways you can imagine. For Egyptians, especially during ancient times, one’s attire and appearance
Fertility is the process of birth and the coming of a new creature into the world. A woman who is capable of giving birth to a healthy child is indeed a good lady who is free from all sins of
Egyptians loved to use flowers for decorating themselves, their houses and their gardens. They loved beautiful blossoms and had different flowers for different occasions. Although, Egypt was surrounded by desserts it had the advantage of being situated near Nile River. Because of
When Napoleon Bonaparte came to Egypt, the first thing he did was to go to the pyramids, and on his horseback, he addressed his soldiers by saying: “Look … Four thousand years are looking at you.” In the past,
Egypt has a wonderful and beautiful history of hair styling. Appearance, looks, beauty, and hair were major aspects of ancient Egyptian times, clearly seen by the creative and beautiful ways that ancient Egyptians did their hair. Ancient Egyptians used various hairstyles that varied
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
Luxor Temple Luxor Temple, or The Temple of Luxor, is among the most beautiful temples throughout Egypt. During the New Kingdom, it was known in as Ipt-Rsyt, or the southern shrine, in order to differentiate between this temple and Karnak
Located in Upper Egypt Luxor has been described as the world’s largest open-air museum. Nowadays it has been elevated to the status of governorate, although it is still classified as being in the province of Qena. Luxor has a population of
The Mahmoud Khalil Museum is one of the most interesting and remarkable art museums in Egypt. Together with the modern art museum in the Opera House, the Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum, and the Gezira art center, Mahmoud Khalil Museum is notable
Marsa Alam is a port and resort located on the Red Sea in the southeast of Egypt. It is 700 kilometers away from Cairo and 280 kilometers away from Hurghada This popular resort is located 135 km south of Al-Qusseir and
Melokiyah Madness is a deliciously delightful Egyptian chicken dish with a greenish color caused by its ingredients of spinach and coriander. This tasty dish also consists of rice along with chicken. Here’s how to make melokiyah madness and wow your
Prince Muhammad Ali’s palace Prince Manial Palace or the Palace of Manial or Mohammed Ali Palace Museum Manial or Palace Museum Manial It is one of the palaces of the royal era in Egypt with a special architectural character . Start building the palace in 1901 , and located on the island
Nefertiti Queen Nefertiti Whose name means “beautiful came” is the king’s wife Fourth Amenhot -Which became later Akhenaten- Pharaoh The eighteenth family Famous, protectors Tutankhamun. She was considered one of the most powerful women in ancient Egypt. She lived a short time after the death of her
Oum Ali is a very popular traditional dessert in Egypt. Oum Ali basically stands for “the mother of Ali.” It is an Egyptian bread and butter pudding that is made from butter, puff pastry and lots of cream and nuts. It
The Red Sea coast is a beautiful area that runs up to Sharm-El-Sheikh and the interior Egyptian mainland before divering into the Gulf of Suez to the west and the Gulf of Aqaba up to Israel in the east. The many mountain ranges along
Safaga is an Egyptian city located 65 kilometers south of Hurghada. It is a marine port that is connected by a cruise shuttle service line with Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Safaga city is considered an extremely important center particularly in the field
Castle Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi or Castle of the mountain It is a castle located on Mokattam Mountain. Historical brief : Proceeded Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi In the construction of a castle on Mount Mokattam, in a place known as the Air Dome . But he did not complete it in
Siwa Oasis It is an Egyptian city and oasis in the Western Desert, about 300 km from the Mediterranean coast to the southwest of Marsa Matruh , and it belongs to the Matrouh Governorate administratively. There are wells and springs that are used for irrigation, drinking, natural water filling and treatment throughout
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Like facial makeup and perfume Egyptians also have a great history of tattoos as well. Ancient Egyptians used to paint their bodies with wonderful tattoo designs and had all kinds of different, unique designs they would tattoo on their bodies
The Beni Suef Museum houses artifacts related to the history of the region, an important agricultural center known especially for textile production. Artifacts from nearby pharaonic sites such as Abusir and Heracleopolis Magna (Ihnasya el-Medina) are housed on the first
The city of Hurghada is another major tourist attraction in Egypt. Hurghada is located on the Red Sea coast, almost 550 km from Cairo. Egyptians once called it Ghardaka, from which the name of the city was derived. Hurghada attracts more than
Dating back to the New Kingdom, the 18th Dynasty, during the reign of Amenhotep III, The Colossi of Memnon is a mortuary temple located in Thebes. The mortuary temple of the pharaoh is guarded by two, 20-meter-high statues that were
The Coptic Museum in Cairo is located inside the ruins of the Roman Fort of Babylon. The museum is in the Maser El Qadema neighborhood in central Cairo, an area which is full of Coptic Churches and chapels such as the
The Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the largest global museums and the largest of one civilization, which the whole world is waiting for its opening, due to the artifacts it contains, which number more than 50 thousand artifacts, including the
The Museum Of Islamic Art In Cairo The Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo is considered to be one of the largest and oldest museums in the world. The museum hosts more than 104,000 displays reflecting the greatness of
The location of the Luxor Museum: You can find the Luxor Museum on the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor between Karnak Temple in the North and Luxor Temple in the South. The museum grounds are 55
The Malawi Monuments Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the nearby sites of Tuna al-Gebel and Hermopolis. Among the objects on display are a number of animal mummies and statues associated with the worship of the god Thoth.
The mosque of Al Refaie’ is considered one of the most remarkable Islamic structures in all of Cairo. The mosque is located in the Qala’a which is situated right in front of the citadel, just facing the great Mosque of Al Sultan Hassan.
A historical background The Museum Of Egyptian Antiquities is considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world. The Egyptian Museum has a long history that dates back to the year 1825 when Mohamed Ali Pasha,
The Open Air Museum at Memphis is one of the truly “must see” sites in Egypt! The trip from Cairo is only 45 minutes, the museum is only 20 Km to the south, and the entrance fee is an affordable 80 LE.
