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Egypt Land of the pharaohs

Egypt was one of the first centers of civilization
in the world and its recorded history stretches
back at least 6,000 years before the time of
the pharaohs.

Such a past has left the country with an
unsurpassed collection of ancient monuments
and relics of antiquity.

Temples, are dedicated to the sun god Ra-Harakhte, while the second, which is smaller, and a few meters to the north, was dedicated by Ramses II to his beautiful wife, Nefertari, to be worshipped together with other deities.

The Smaller Abu Simbel Temple (PHOTO)
Located north of the Greater Temple, this was carved in the rock by Ramses II and dedicated to the goddess of Love and Beauty, Hathur, and also to his favorite wife, Nefertari. The Facade is adorned by six statues, four to Ramses II and two to his wife Nefertari. The entrance leads to a hall containing six pillars bearing the head of the goddess, Hathur.

Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt, It has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km. from Cairo. Alexandria lies northwest of the Nile Delta and adjoins Lake Mariut. It is linked to Cairo by the Delta Road (231 km.) and the Desert Road (225 km.). It is one of the most notable summer resorts in the Middle East, known for its temperate winters and beaches, with soft sands and magnificent scenery that stretch for 40 km.

Islamic Cairo:

A1-Azhar mosque: The first Fatimid mosque arid the oldest Islamic University in the world, founded in 970 AD.

Bab Zuwayla: Part of the old city's fortifications, the gate dates from 1092 AD and was formerly a place of public execution, crowned by the heads of criminals on spikes. Minarets were added to the towers in the fifteenth century.

Mohamed Ali Mosque built around 1805 AD , is one of the graceful mosque in old Cairo

Typical Flkloric Egyptian Dress (Photo) , used for festivities

"The Mother of the World" is one of the friendliest (and safest) cities in the world: Egyptian hospitality will ensure that, wherever you come from, you'll feel quite at home."...a palimpsest, in which the Bible is written over lierodotus, and the Koran over that."
Lady Duff Gordon on Egypt, 1865

The Egyptian Museum: One of the world's most famous museums. The magnificent collection of antiques includes mummies, Sarcophagi and the fabulous treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun: Built between 876 and 879 AD in the classical courtyard style this is Cairo's oldest, intact mosque, still in use today.

Gayer Anderson House: the Ottoman-style residence of an eccentric British major restored and furnished in period style and filled with his collection of Islamic art.

The Islamic Museum: Includes works of art from all over the Islamic world, ranging from large architectural pieces rescued from mosques to ceramics, manuscripts and tapestries

Cairo offers an Incredible selection of shopping, leisure, culture and nightlife. Shopping ranges from the famous Khan el-Khalili souk,largely unchanged since the 14th century, to modern air-conditioned centers displaying the latest fashions.

Some people in the outside world may not be aware of the special significance all Egyptians attribute to the fact that the Holy Family, when Christ was an infant, found haven in Egypt for nearly four years after their flight out of fear from the persecution of King Herod.

Inside the west port of Alexandria at 6 to 9 meters depth
Where you see the royal quarter of Alexandria, home of Cleopatra And her lover, Mark Anthony is emerging at the bottom of the Mediterranean streets of the palace made of stones arranged in Excellent way for her majesty Cleopatra & her palace. Sun boat Cleopatra wreck Airoplain wreck from the second world war landed on Cleopatra’s beautiful mechanical life lying in silence under the sea of Alexandria 2 to 3 dives needed to see it all.

The Ancient Library of Alexandria was established by Ptolemy I (Soter) in the year 288 B.C. It was intended as a meeting place of the most eminent minds of the time who would gather in the temple of the muses or the Museum. This was the first research center in the world. It was a sort of scholarly academy attracting prominent scientists and intellectuals, with a library annexed to it. Several buildings were involved of which the most famous were the museum, and the library by the waterfront (both in the royal district called the Brucheion) and the daughter Library in the Temple of Serapis (theAlexandria was built in the shape of a chessboard. It was divided into five districts, the most important was the Royal District, which holds the Museum, the Great Library of Alexandria, the lighthouse and the Sema, which is the funerary temple where Alexander the Great was buried.