The Red Pyramid of Dahshur
The Red Pyramid of Dahshur was the third one that King Snefru constructed after the Bent Pyramid and Meidum Pyramid. It is the highest pyramid in Dahshur. King Snefru King Snefru founded the 4th dynasty, the Old Kingdom. Also, he is the father of King Khufu, who owns the Great Pyramid of Giza Plateau. His […]
The Coptic Museum in Coptic Cairo
The Coptic Museum contains the most extensive collection of Coptic collections worldwide. It is located in the Coptic Cairo inside the Babylon Fortress and beside the hanging church, the Cave Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. The history of The Museum This museum was opened to the public in 1910 by the efforts of Marcus […]
Kafr El Sheikh Museum in Kafr El Sheikh
Among the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities events for opening new museums in Egypt, the Ministry opened three museums in one day, on October 31, 2020. These museums are The Royal Carriages Museum, Kafr El Sheikh Museum, and Sharm El Sheikh Museum. It is located in Kafr El Sheikh Governorate. The history of Kafr El […]
Bab Zuweila – Islamic Cairo
Bab Zuweila is one of the most famous sights in Islamic Cairo and El Moez Street. This gate is associated with significant historical events. The history of Bab Zuweila was constructed by Jawhar al Siqilli during his foundation of Cairo city in 358 AH/969 AD and renovated by the vizier Badr al‑Jamali in 480 AH/1092 […]
The Mummification Museum
The Mummification Museum is located in the east of Luxor city, north of Luxor Temple. It was opened in 1997, and it is one of the most important museums in Egypt. The Mummification Museum concept: The concept of the Mummification Museum mainly explains the mummification process and how the ancient Egyptians preserved their dead bodies […]
Saint Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai Peninsula
Saint Catherine’s Monastery is located on the slopes of Mount Sinai. It is considered one of the oldest monasteries in the whole world. This monastery was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2002. The Saint Catherine’s Monastery It is famous Saint Catherine’s Monastery, but its original name was Sacred Monastery of the God Trodden; […]
The Mosque of Amr Ibn Al As
The Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As is the first mosque established in Egypt and Africa. It is located close to the old Cairo in Fustat city. Amr Ibn Al-As Amr Ibn Al-As was one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Caliph Umar Ibn Al-Khattab commanded him to enter Egypt in […]
Egypt’s Capitals Museum (ECM)
Egypt’s Capitals Museum (ECM) is located in the City of Arts and Culture in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt. This museum aims to save the Egyptian cultural and administrative heritage by displaying the essential capitals that played a significant role in Egyptian history. The display of Egypt’s Capitals Museum: The museum concept exhibits the […]
Al Rifa’i Mosque – The Royal Mausoleum
Al Rifa’i Mosque is located on Salah Al‑Din Square, overlooking Salah El-Din Citadel. It is one of the royal mausoleums that do not back to ancient Egyptian civilization, but it belongs to members of the royal family of Muhammad Ali Pasha. The history of Al Rifa’i Mosque Ottoman queen Hoshiyar Hanim, the mother of Khedive […]
Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria
Royal Jewelry Museum reflects how rich the family of Muhammad Ali Pasha and their extravagant living. This family ruled Egypt for 150 years, from 1805 to the Egyptian Revolution in 1952, from Muhammad Ali Pasha until Faruq I. The history of Royal Jewelry Museum This building was the former palace owned by Princess Fatma El […]
