Pompey Pillar and Serapeum
Pompey Pillar is one of the most famous attractions in Alexandria. It is considered the longest column in Egypt, as it is about 27 meters long. It was constructed in 292 AD by the trustee of Alexandria, Postumus. This pillar or column is divided into 3 parts. The first part is its base that has […]
The Catacombs of Alexandria (Kom el Shoqafa)
The Catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa are considered the first catacombs in the whole world. It is a complex of impressively decorated tombs dating back to the Roman period. It is located in the district of Karmouz to the east of Alexandria. The Kom el Shoqafa is its Arabic name, meaning in the English language the […]
The Unfinished Obelisk – Aswan Quarry
Throughout history, Aswan was famous for its granite quarry that was used by the ancient Egyptians for constructing several buildings during the ancient Egyptian civilization, like the valley temple of king Chephren and two obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut in Karnak Complex. This quarry of granite houses a unique monument that is the unfinished obelisk of […]
The History of Aswan High Dam
The construction of the Aswan high dam was a great dream for President Gamal Abdel Nasser to ensure developing Egypt for all Egyptians. The high dam is fed by the River Nile from south. The History of Aswan High Dam There are two dams in Aswan, Aswan Low Dam and Aswan High Dam. Aswan Low […]
Philae Temple of Isis in Aswan
Philae Temple of Isis is the most prominent monument of Philae Island. Philae Island was a rocky island in the middle of the River Nile, located in Aswan. Philae Island had a great prominence as the center for worshipping the goddess Isis, the mother of the god Horus. This island contains other monuments such as […]
Hatshepsut Temple – Deir el-Bahari Temple
Hatshepsut, the most famous queen, became a Pharaoh and founded this temple on the west back in Luxor city, directly across the Nile River from Karnak Temple. This temple is called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the Holy of Holies. Senenmut inspired the design of this temple from the structure of the temple of temple Mentuhotep II (Neb-Hept-Re) […]
The Valley of the Kings of Luxor City
The Valley of the Kings is the cemetery of the most famous kings in ancient Egyptian history of the new kingdom. It is located on the west bank of the Nile River in Thebes, or Luxor city now. It is considered as one of the most important archaeological sites and historical destinations in the world, […]
History of Karnak Temple of Luxor City
Karnak temple is located on the east bank of the Nile River in Thebes, or Luxor city now. It is considered a complex, not just a temple, because its walls include several temples, such as the Khonsu temple, the Opet temple, and the great temple of Amun Ra. This complex is considered one of the […]
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 […]
