Tourism in Marsa Alam – the Red Sea
Marsa Alam is a port and resort located on the Red Sea in the eastern desert, 280 kilometers south of Hurghada. After the opening of the Marsa Alam International Airport in 2001, Marsa Alam becomes an important destination for tourism from different European trips, especially from Italy. The history of Marsa AlamIn ancient times, Marsa […]
Bahariya Oasis – The Western Desert
Bahariya Oasis is one of the most fabulous Egyptian oases in the western desert, as Egypt contains six oases El Fayoum Oasis, Farafra Oasis, Farafra Oasis, Kharga Oasis, Dakhla Oasis, and Siwa Oasis. It is affiliated with Giza Governorate. The history of Bahariya Oasis Like other Egyptian oases, Bahariya Oasis was an important stop point […]
Farafra Oasis – The Western Desert
Farafra Oasis is one of the most fabulous Egyptian oases in the western desert, as Egypt contains six oases El Fayoum Oasis, Bahariya Oasis, Farafra Oasis, Kharga Oasis, Dakhla Oasis, and Siwa Oasis. Farafra is located on the southern road between Cairo and Bahariya. Farafra Oasis is affiliated to the Al-Wadi Al-Gadid governorate in Southern […]
Abu Al Abbas Al Mursi Mosque
Abu Al Abbas Al Mursi, or Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas Mosque as the people of Alexandria use to call it, is one of the most famous mosques and Islamic monuments in Alexandria. The mosque is located in the Anfushi neighborhood of Alexandria, close to the Citadel of Qaitbay. Abu Al Abbas Al Mursi Abu […]
Petra City – The Red Rose City
Petra city is one of the largest historic and archaeological sites in the world. It is situated between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea in the south of Jordan. It is also known as the red rose city, due to most of its buildings were established by using red stones. This city is considered […]
Bab Al Nasr in Fatimid Cairo
Bab Al Nasr is one of the most famous sights in Islamic Cairo. It is one of the rare examples of military architecture in the Islamic world before the Crusades. Bab Al Nasr is an Arabic name for this gate, meaning Gate of Victory in English. The historyBab Al Nasr was constructed by Jawhar al‑Siqilli […]
Bab Al Futuh in El Moez Street
It is one of the most famous sights in Islamic Cairo and El Moez Street. It is one of the rare examples of military architecture in the Islamic world. Bab Al Futuh is an Arabic name for this gate, meaning Gate of Conquests in English. The History Jawhar al-Siqilli constructed it during his foundation of […]
The Nubian Museum in Aswan
The Nubian Museum, also known as the International Museum of Nubia, is one of Egypt’s most important archaeological museums. It is located in Aswan city. It was opened to the public on November 23, 1997. UNESCO constructed the Nubian Museum’s history during their International Campaign in Aswan to save the Nubian monuments such as Abu […]
The Mosque of Ahmad Ibn Tulun
Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the landmarks in Islamic Cairo. It is located on Jebal Yashkur in Al-Saliba Street or Cross Street. It is beside Gayer Anderson Museum or Bayt Al-Kritliyya. Ahmad Ibn Tulun Ahmad Ibn Tulun was an Abbasid governor who began the Tulunid dynasty and founded a new administrative capital that […]
The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur
The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur was the second of three pyramids constructed by King Snefru, the red Pyramid and Meidum pyramid. It is considered an important step in the development of the construction of pyramids in ancient Egypt. King Snefru King Snefru is the founder of the 4th dynasty, the old kingdom. Also, he is […]