Legends of Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon are two massive statues on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor city. They stood at the entrance of the mortuary temple of king Amenhotep III of the 18th dynasty, New kingdom. These statues are the only residual part of this temple. These two twin statues depict King Amenhotep III, […]
History of Luxor Temple of Luxor City
Luxor temple is one of the most beautiful remained monuments on the east bank of the Nile River in Thebes, or Luxor city now. The history of construction of Luxor temple King Amenhotep III of the 18th dynasty started to build this temple, but the main building of the temple was completed by King Tutankhamun […]
What is the best time to visit Egypt?
Many tourists come to Egypt every year to visit its magnificent attractions. The beautiful and diverse weather of Egypt considers being one of the top reasons to travel to it at any time round all year. However, they are always asking themselves that (What is the best time to visit Egypt?) Despite Egypt’s beautiful variety […]
Is it safe to visit Egypt in 2021?
Many people dream of visiting Egypt, as it is the cradle of civilization and comes at the top in containing wonders for ancient history. But due to the current issues in the whole world (COVID-19), they always ask that (Is it safe to visit Egypt in 2021?). If you are asking (Is it safe to […]
The Reviving of the Grand Avenue of Sphinxes
As Egypt grabbed the attention of the whole world to Cairo during the royal Mummies parade when they were transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to their final destination to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Egypt will grab the attention of the whole world again, but this time will be in Luxor, […]
The Southern Tomb of Zoser in Saqqara
The Southern Tomb Location and dimensionsIn the southern end of the Great Court is a long building with a low, vaulted roof known as the South Tomb. The elements of the substructure are very similar to those of the pyramid (although on a reduced scale) but differ somewhat in their arrangement. The burial chamber was […]
The Parade of King Tutankhamun
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is preparing for the Parade of transferring the royal collection of King Tutankhamun, as it will be moved from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to The Grand Egyptian Museum (the GEM) to be fully exhibited in one place for the first time since its discovery in the Valley […]
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization will be the narrator for the achievements of the Egyptian civilization throughout human history. It will be the final home for the Egyptian royal mummies. The idea of building this museum was a part of the UNESCO project in Egypt after the saving of the Nubian monuments, but the […]
The Nilometer in Rhoda Island
The Nilometer is founded by the Caliph Al-Mutawakkil in 861 AD. It is considered the second Islamic sightseeing built in Egypt after Amr Ibn Al-Ass Mosque. The Nilometer was used to measure the Nile River’s water level to set the taxes. The water measurement occurred by a marble octagonal column 19 cubits in length standing […]
Saint Simon Church or The Cave church
The Cave Church, Saint Simon Church, or the Tanner Monastery lies in the Mokattam Mountain, near Garbage City or, in Arabic, El Zabbaleen City. This monastery is carved into the Mokattam Mountain in 1975. It houses many Coptic churches. Saint Simon Church is one of the hidden treasures in Egypt and the Middle East. It […]
