Ancient Egypt

History of the Nile’s Riverbanks  The Nile River is not only the longest river in the world, but also a cradle of civilization that has shaped the destinies of societies since ancient times. Its banks have witnessed the rise and fall of empires. Served as the birthplace for remarkable cultures, and inspired countless works of...Read More

Revealing the Enigma: Ancient Tombs of Bani Hassan Nestled on the eastern bank of the Nile River in El-Minya, Egypt, the Tombs of Bani Hassan offer a window into a bygone era, preserving the tales of ancient Egypt’s elite. These tombs, situated in the rocky hills of Middle Egypt, hold the key to unraveling the...Read More

Rosetta Stone: A Key to the Past and Beyond The Rosetta Stone is a granodiorite stela inscribed with a decree issued at Memphis, Egypt, in 196 BC. The decree is written in three languages: Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic script, and Ancient Greek. This trilingual inscription provided the key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, which had been...Read More

Unraveling the Secrets of Hieroglyphs: A Guide to Reading Ancient Egyptian Symbols Have you ever gazed at the majestic pyramids of Egypt or marveled at the Sphinx and wondered about the ancient civilization that built them? Egypt’s history is a tapestry of grandeur, mystery, and intellectual marvels, and one of its most intriguing aspects is...Read More

Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Egypt: A Journey Through Its History Egypt, a land steeped in mystery and grandeur, has captivated the imaginations of historians, archaeologists, and adventurers for centuries. From the mighty pyramids to the enigmatic pharaohs, Egypt’s history is a testament to the remarkable achievements of a civilization that flourished along the banks...Read More

The site of El-Kab, known in ancient times as Nekheb, is located 32km (20 miles) south of Esna on the Nile’s east bank. Activity at the site spans the entirety of ancient Egyptian history and beyond, from the Predynastic period to the Coptic era. El-Kab was the cult home of Nekhbet, the vulture goddess of...Read More

El-Mo’alla is a located about 32km south of Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile. The site of El-Mo’alla provides an ideal location for several rock-cut tombs and smaller shaft tombs with only a single chamber. The site was in use from the late Predynastic Period to the New Kingdom Period. Tombs found on...Read More

El-Tod Temple is 20km (12 miles) southwest of Luxor on the east bank of the Nile. To get there, hire a taxi from Luxor and it takes about 30 minutes. Buy your entrance ticket of El-Tod Temple from the Luxor Temple in Luxor before heading there. History of El-Tod Temple The history of the site...Read More

Abydos is the Greek name of the ancient Egyptian name (Abdju). Abdju was the great necropolis of Thini. Thini, the capital city of the 16th nome of Upper Egypt, held a great position during the Predynastic period. Mena, from Thini, united Upper and Lower Egypt in one kingdom in about 3200 BC and founded the...Read More

Memphis was the first capital city of United ancient Egypt. It was located 20 km south of modern Cairo, near the apex of the Delta. It was established in 3200 BC. By the first king of the unified Egypt, Menes or Narmer. Memphis was recurrently the administrative center of the politically unified state of Egypt...Read More

Philae Temple or the temple of Isis at Philae Island in Aswan is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. It is known as the “Pearl of Egypt”. The temple is located on an island, so it requires a short boat ride. The boat is taken from the Shallal boatyard south of Aswan, where...Read More

Kom Ombo is located 45 km north of Aswan, 60 km south of Edfu, and 165 km south of Luxor on the eastern bank of the Nile. The city lies at a strategic point, leading to ancient gold mines in the eastern desert. It was also one of the great cities of the first nome...Read More

Edfu is a small town located 110 km south of Luxor, 60 km north of Kom Ombo, and 105 km north of Aswan. Edfu is famous for the Temple of Horus. The Temple of Horus in Edfu is the most intact temple in Egypt and one of the most beautiful temples built during the Greco-Roman...Read More

The Roman Amphitheatre in Alexandria is one of the great highlights of the beautiful city of Alexandria. The Amphitheaters were not just popular in Egypt, they were popular in other countries as Italy, Greece, Jordan and Turkey. Name & Meaning: This Roman Amphitheatre is the only one of its type that exists in Egypt. The...Read More

Karnak Temple: Where Pharaohs Whispered to Gods Karnak Temple complex was the great god’s chief sanctuary and much larger than any other monument in Egypt. It lies about 3km north of Luxor Temple. This huge complex which actually contains many separate temples covers 1700 years of expansion and an area of 300 acres. The Karnak...Read More