Destinations / Egypt / Archeological Sites
These are a few of the archeological sites ready to be explored in Egypt.
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The Giza PyramidsThe three Great pyramids of Cheops, Cephren, and … are located in Giza on the outskirts of Cairo. These monuments to Ancient Egypt are astonishing to view and explore. To visit this site while the sun rises over these superb structures or to horse ride in the desert to observe them lit by the moon and evening light shows, is an experience not to miss. More Details |
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The SphinxThe great Sphinx, with the body of a kneeling lion and the head of a man, was built during Cephren's time. Once named "Hour-OM-Khet", the Sphinx represented the God of Sun. Thousands of years have passed, yet the Sphinx is still kneeling gracefully in its exact position, looking thoughtfully towards the East with a smile calm, mysterious and hopeful.
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The Egyptian Museum of AntiquitiesThe Egyptian museum was established in 1900. It is by far the most valuable museum of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Located at the heart of Cairo, it is within walking distance from most of the leading hotels in the city. More Details |
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The CitadelThe Citadel is a fortress overlooking Cairo . It was built in 1176 AD by Salah El Din, the Ayyubid ruler of Egypt during the 12th century. For almost 700 years, to the death of Mohammed Ali in 1849, nearly all Egypt 's rulers lived in the Citadel, held court, dispensed justice and received ambassadors. More Details |
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The Valley of the KingsThe Valley of the Kings (what used to be Thebes) lies about 7km from the Nile on the west bank, and must have been one of the most amazing discoveries made in Egypt. It was here that bodies of kings such as Tutankhamen , Ramses II, Ramses IV, Tutmose III and many other kings once lay. The total tombs that can be visited are seventeen, and are worth exploring. More Details |
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The Temple at KarnakKarnak is a cluster of temples the largest of which is the temple of Amun. Statues of the Great Ramses II and ram sphinxes line the path to the temple forming a breathtaking site. With these and surrounding temples, this is one of the great sites of Ancient Egyptian history.
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The Valley of the QueensThe Valley of the Queens is an isolated cemetery, at the southern part of the vast necropolis of Thebes, on the west bank of Luxor. It contains about 70 tombs, mainly belonging to Queens, Princesses, Princes and Nobles, who lived during the XIX and XX Dynasties. More Details |
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The Temple of EdfuEdfu was a small city in ancient times dedicated to the gods Horus of Behdeat, Hathor, and Hor-Sama-Tawy. It continues to house the temple of Horus which is considered to be one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Edfu is a beautiful place to explore and visit. More Details |
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The Temple at Kom OmboThis temple, which is associated and was once surrounded by crocodiles, is a combination of two temples in one; one half is dedicated to the god Sobek and the other to the god Horus. This temple is found approximately 50 Km north of Aswan a fascinating site to explore. More Details |
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The Temple at PhilaeThis temple is famous for having been moved to a new location when the island on which it was situated was threatened due to the construction of the High Dam. This is a breathtaking site which houses ancient stories of the goddess Isis, and the gods Osiris and Horus.
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The Temple of Deir El-BahriThis temple was built as a funerary temple and to commensurate Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Century. This is an ancient site filled with artworks, colonnades, and shrines telling stories of the past. Truly a must see! More Details |
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Colossi of MemnonThese two gigantic statues guard a mortuary temple in Thebes. Once depicts Amenhotep III with his mother, and the other Amenhotep III with his wife. Although the statues have weathered over time, they remain remarkable to view and explore.
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Temples at Abu SimbelThese monuments to Ramses II and his wife Nefertari were salvaged, raised and reassembled 60 meters above their original site as they were threatened by the rising Lake Nasser during the construction of the High Dam. Exploring these magnificent monuments, as well as a photographic exhibition of their removal, is a necessary part to reviewing the historical sites of Ancient Egypt. More Details |
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The Temple of a Million YearsThe House of a million years is a memorial temple constructed for the great Ramses II. It was built over 20 years. It holds a 57 meter statue of Ramses II and is situated on the West Bank of the Nile River at Thebes in Upper Egypt across from the city of Luxor.
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