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Wonders of Egypt
When one thinks of Egypt, one will undoubtedly imagine pyramids, sands and mummies .However, Egypt is much more than these. One of the cradles of world’s ancient civilizations, Egypt still fascinates us as the scientists are fascinated by the riddle of sphinx.
CAIRO: It is the capital of Egypt and is said to be one of the friendliest and safest cities in the world. Visitors from any corner of the world are welcomed with Egyptian hospitality and one does not feel lost.
Cairo’s unique atmosphere is both exciting and relaxing .The city is full of life, while the life nurturing Nile River flows through. The sunrises and sunsets are a beauty to behold with minarets, church steeples and tall buildings framing the work of nature.
The Giza Pyramid Area is a must – visit .One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world, the three Pyramids of Giza lie on the West bank of the Nile facing Cairo on top of the Giza platue. These are surrounded by small pyramids and mastabas (tombs) for kings and queens. The pyramids were built by the ancients Egyptians as tombs to preserve the bodies of their dead kings.
The three pyramids are The Great Pyramid built by King Cheops around 2650 BC, The Second pyramid built by Chephren and The Third Pyramid built by Mycerinus (Mendaure).The Sphinx is a legendary statue with the body of a lion and a human head.
The Egyptian Museum is one of the world’s famous museums housing 250000 antique pieces including mummies, sarcophagi and the treasures of Tut Ankh Amun’s tomb. One of the most famous markets here is the Khan El Khalili Bazaar which has shops dating to the 14th century.
LUXOR: Located 670 km from Cairo, it is claimed to be the world’s greatest outdoor museum full of monuments from ancient civilization. On the east bank of the Nile are the City of Living, Luxor and Karnak Temples, while the west bank houses the City of the Dead, the Tombs of the Nobles and the Valley of the Kings among others.
Luxor Temple: It was constructed for the worship of god Amon Ra and dates back to amenhotep III and Ramses II. The entrance is a huge statue representing the king seated. This temple is famous for its huge columns.
Karnak Temples: It is a complex of temples and three kilometers from Luxor Temple. The complex covers 100 acres, its history spans 13 centuries and consists of three temples, the biggest part of it dedicated to god Amon, the smallest part to god Khunsu and the southern part to goddess Mut.
Luxor is also an ideal base for trips to Esna, Dendera and Abydos.
ASWAN: It is Egypt’s sunniest southern city and is small enough to walk around. The Nile is believed to be the most beautiful here in Aswan flowing through amber desert and granite rocks, round emerald islands and covered with palm groves and tropical plants. One can explore the market which is full of spices , perfumes, scarves and baskets. Aswan is also a favorite winter resort since the beginning of the 19th century.
Places of interest in Aswan are Nubia Museum, Elephantine Island, Agha Khan Mausoleum, The Tombs of Nobles, and The Unfinished Obelisk among others.
The High Dam: This world famous dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in 1960.It provides irrigation and electricity to the whole of Egypt. Together with the old Aswan Dam, around six kilometers down river, it offers wonderful views for visitors .You can gaze across Nasser Lake , the reservoir created when the high Dam was built , and at Kalabsha in the South.
RED SEA: The Red Sea coast runs from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border for 1080 km. The Red Sea is dotted with coral reefs fringed by ancient ports and is abounding in underwater life and has a rich maritime history stretching back through centuries .The thermal winds still bring thousands of migrating birds to the shores making it a paradise for birdwatchers. Today the ancient ports are known for some of the best diving and fishing resorts in the world.
SINAI: The Land of Turquoise it is considered the cross roads between Africa and Asia and was the cradle of three religions. Sinai is distinguished by fascinating natural landscapes such as Deco Mountains and palm trees all the way to the south, fresh water springs with its therapeutic properties, rare kinds of fish and coral reefs. It is famous for water sports, resorts, tourist’s villages and different diving centers.
Sinai is divided into two governorates- North and south. North Sinai Governorate lies on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the coastline is famous for its olive and palm trees. The south Sinai Governorate extends from the Gulf of Aqaba to Ras Messalla on the Gulf of Suez.Egypt’s highest mountain is also found here – the summit of St. Catherine, which is 2637 meters. The capital Al-Tor is famous for its various fruit orchards.