The Temple of Kom Ombo in Aswan – The Unique Double Temple of Egypt The Temple of Kom Ombo in Aswan is one of Egypt’s most unusual temples because it is dedicated to two gods. As a result, it has a rare double design that attracts visitors from around the world. The Meaning and History...
Valley of the Kings: The Royal Burial Ground of Ancient Egypt Hidden among the dramatic cliffs of the West Bank of Luxor lies one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world—the Valley of the Kings. For nearly 500 years during Egypt’s New Kingdom period (c. 1550–1070 BC), this remote desert valley served as...
The Ramesseum – Temple of Ramses II King Ramses II built the Ramesseum Temple around 1279–1213 BC. The temple is made of sandstone. In addition, it inspired many later temples in Egypt. Structure of the Ramesseum The Ramesseum is one of Luxor’s most famous ancient sites. Visitors can explore its pylons, columns, and detailed wall...
The Temple of Khonsu – Luxor The Temple of Khonsu sits in Karnak. It honors Khonsu, the moon god and one of Theban Triad. King Rameses III built the temple. Though he built it on an older temple after it has been collapsed. Later rulers improved and expanded it. The Temple of Khonsu Layout The...
The Temple of Edfu in Aswan The Temple of Edfu in Aswan stood buried. And it was covered by sand for many centuries. Then it was rediscovered in the nineteenth century. By Auguste Mariette. As of Today, it stands preserved. Therefore, it amazes visitors. With its walls remain intact. Many texts are still clear. And...
The Great Pyramids of Giza Giza Great pyramid stand tall. Pyramids amaze all visitors. And they are world famous. They date very early. Also they still inspire wonder. The Great Pyramids at Giza, Egypt (photo: KennyOMG, CC BY-SA 4.0) Giza Great Pyramid is One of Seven Wonders First, they were unmatched. They stayed tallest for ages....
The Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the 2nd century AD. It is called the Hanging Church because it was built on the southern of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo). Logs of palm trees and...
Coptic Cairo: A Detailed Local’s Guide Cairo might be known as the city of a thousand minarets, but old mosques and Pyramids aren’t all that Cairo has to offer when it comes to history. Coptic Cairo, also known as mogama’ el adyan (Interfaith Complex), is an area unlike any other in Egypt. It’s part of...
Inside the Tomb of Tutankhamun The tomb of Tutankhamun, also known as the “Tutankhamun’s burial chamber,” is located in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. It was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 and is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Carter had been excavating in the Valley of the...