Dendera Temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of motherhood in ancient Egyptian mythology. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples. Dendera Temple is located on the western bank of the Nile River in Qena city. This temple was built by King Ptolemy…
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The unfinished obelisk is located in the granite quarry in Aswan. Now the Egyptian government has announced the place as an open museum. This obelisk dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, the 18th dynasty. If it had been completed, it would have become the largest obelisk in Egypt, as it would have reached…
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Abu Simbel temples are considered one of the greatest temples in the world. They are an architectural masterpiece carved into the rock of the mountain. The specialists believe that what King Ramses II and his engineers did can be considered a great challenge at that time. These temples are located 280 km south of Aswan.…
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Philae temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis, the goddess of motherhood and beauty. The Temple of Isis in Philae is considered one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. It was built by King Ptolemy II, Ptolemy s IV, V, VI, VII, and VVI participated in its construction. The Temple of Isis consists of…
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The Aswan High Dam is one of the most important landmarks of modern Egypt in Aswan. Its aim is the protection for Egypt from floods and providing it with water and electricity. After the revolution of July 1952, President Gamal Abdel Nasser announced the construction of the High Dam in Aswan. The work in the…
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Aswan is one of the 30 most beautiful cities in the world. It is characterized by its calm, charm, clear sky, wonderful views of the Nile, and beautiful and colorful Nubian houses. In ancient times, the main God of Aswan was the God Khnum. The god Khnum was depicted in the form of a ram…
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The Valley of the Queens was built to be the place where housing the tombs of queens, princes, and princesses of Egypt during the New Kingdom. The Valley of the Queens is located on the western bank of the Nile in Luxor. Tombs of the Valley of the Queens are characterized by their small size…
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The tomb of King Tutankhamun is located in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor. It is the most famous tomb ever because it was found intact in 1922 by the archaeologist Howard Carter. King Tutankhamun is one of the kings of the 18th dynasty during the New…
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The Valley of the Kings is the place where there are 63 tombs of the most important kings of Egypt. It is also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings due to the large number of kings buried in it. It was used from 1539 BC to 1075 BC, starting from King…
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Luxor Museum is located on the Nile Corniche between Luxor Temple and Karnak Complex in Luxor City. It was built in 1975 to be the first museum in Luxor city. The museum is 55 meters long and 29 meters wide. This museum is opened in 1975. It consists of 2 floors displaying well-carved statues. In…
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