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Egypt’s Education System is a combination of three cultural and religious heritages, namely Islamic (traditional) secular Egyptian (Westernized) and British (neo-colonial). The socio-economic status of the people of Egypt is reflected in the education system which is undergirded by a firm
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
Ostracon Inv. No. 4746 Limestone Excavation at Zawiet el-‘Arian, 6th-8th century Ostraca are fragmentary pieces of pottery, stone or bone bearing inscriptions or a design. This ostracon shows part of a running horse, its body decorated with motifs and a
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
What We Do & How to Join It has been the trend in recent years to involve the civil society hand in hand with the government in various sectors. Hence, the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) encouraged a group of
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
Hanging Church Panoramic view (QTVR 2.5 MB, Quickime Player required, download here) The Hanging Church is also referred to as the Suspended Church or Al-Moallaqa. It is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern gate of the Roman
HISTORY OF THE COPTIC MUSEUM Interest in Coptic art was revived at the end of the 19th century when Mr. Gaston Maspero, a French Egyptologist, brought together many pieces in dedicated rooms of the Egyptian museum. In 1908, Marcus Simaika
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
Event Report In the footsteps of the Holy Family…
In August 2007 the curators at the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo organized a workshop for children and teenagers on the topic “The Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt”. For
INTRODUCTION: COPTIC LANGUAGE by Dr. Kamal Farid Isaac The Coptic Language is the Egyptian Language in its last phase. It was written in the Coptic alphabet which was derived from Greek letters and Demotic Egyptian signs. It differs in some
Two pages from the Nag Hammadi Library (Codex II) Inv. No. 10544 Papyrus H: 28 cm, W: 15 cm Jabal al-Taref, near Nag Hammadi, 4th century In 1945 a farmer discovered 13 codices (books) near the town of Nag Hammadi
Frieze decorated with a Nilotic scene Inv. No. 7211 Tamarisk wood H: 20 cm, W: 95.5 cm Unknown provenance, 6th century The depiction of Nilotic elements goes back as far as Pharaonic times. A rich variety of animals and plants
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
MARCUS SIMAIKA PASHA (1864-1944), Founder of the Coptic Museum “Winter 1908, Pope Kyrillos V, as a silversmith is supervising the process of weighing out old silver gospel covers and church vessels to be melted down for reworking. They bore fifteenth
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
MONASTIC GARMENT The monastic costume is not only intended to be a distinction in front of people. As a matter of fact, it has sublime spiritual value as well as holy symbols, since it represents the form of angels. The
INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP SLIVANUS, OLD CAIRO This location is in a Fortress named the Fortress of Babylon. Its foundation is in the site where we stand today. Within the fortress are a lot of churches and other buildings: Abu Sarga,
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
Flask Inv. No. 6717 Clay Presumably from Abu Menas, 5th / 6th century The pilgrimage site of Abu Menas is situated around 46 km southwest of Alexandria. St. Menas was martyred in the time of Emperor Diocletian (284-305). According to
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
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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
ST. BARBARA This portrays a general view of the interior of the church. The wooden screen is decorated with geometrical patterns of ebony and ivory inlay. The church of St. Barbara is among the churches of Old Cairo of historic
Icon with St. Barbara Inv. No. 3451, Painted wood Western style / Italy ? St. Barbara Church, 15th century St. Barbara is among the most popular Christian saints in the East and West. She was locked in a tower by
ST.GEORGE (GREEK ORTHODOX) The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George was erected upon the northern tower of the Fortress of Babylon and echoes its round shape. The church can be reached through a flight of stairs and is crowned by
SYNAGOGUE The Synagogue of Ben Ezra was originally a church. However, it needed to be sold to pay the annual taxes imposed on the church by the government in 882 A.D. The synagogue is named after Abraham Ben Ezra who