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Abdel Monaem Read Mosque (Big Mosque)
Abdel Monaem Read Mosque (Big Mosque) Once a small fishing village, Hurghada has grown into the most toured destination in Egypt. Though it sits beside the bright-blue waters that bring many visitors to the area, the Abdel Monaem Read Mosque stands tall on its own — offering visitors the chance to
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Church of St Barbara
Church of St Barbara One of Cairo’s most impressive and historic Coptic churches wows with ornate interior detail and relics including the remains of the church’s namesake Saint. It’s said that St. Barbara’s Pagan father murdered her after she attempted to convert him to Christianity—her remains,
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Abydos
Abydos In a country that’s home to some of the most ancient structures on earth, the city of Abydos is a standout destination for lovers of history, hieroglyphs and architecture. That’s because this city is one of the nation’s most historic—and home to perhaps the most well-preserved temple in the
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Old Hurghada
Old Hurghada There’s much more to Hurghada than modern resorts and tourist facilities. North of the resorts, you’ll find Old Hurghada, or Ad-Dahar. Most locals live in Ad-Dahar, and it’s here that you’ll find the most authentic restaurants and hotels. The highlight of the old town is the souk, or
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Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai For many visitors to St. Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai, the trek to the mountains 2,285 meter (7,495 foot) summit is a highlight of their visit. There is a chapel at the top, reached by either following the camel trail or climbing the 3,750 Steps of Repentance. Which
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Dendera (Dandarah)
Dendera (Dandarah) The main lure at Dendera is the Temple of Hathor, one of the least ancient of ancient Egypt’s glories, main construction being more or less contemporary with the life of Christ, although it was built on much older foundations. There are fascinating glimpses of the meeting of gre
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Qena
Qena Qena provides visitors to modern-day Egypt with a glimpse into the far-distant past. The ancient city was formerly known as Cainepolis, and also boasts many famous Islamic buildings. Today, Qena is best known as the closest town to the ancient, well-preserved ruins of Dendera. The temple comp
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Citadel of Saladin (Al-Qalaa)
Citadel of Saladin (Al-Qalaa) Sprawling over a limestone spur on the eastern edge of the city, the Citadel of Saladin (or Al-Qalaa) was home to Egypts rulers for some 700 years. Their legacy is a collection of three very different mosques, including the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, several palaces (hous
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City of the Dead (Qarafa)
City of the Dead (Qarafa) Qarafa, or The City of the Dead, is two 4 mile (6 km) long cemeteries - a north and south cemetery - dating from Mamluk times (1200s - 1500s) and is still in use today. Traditionally all families kept a mausoleum and these days some families use them for living in as well
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Giftun Islands
Giftun Islands The Giftun Islands are a popular excursion from Hurghada, offering snorkeling, diving, sunbathing and a welcome retreat from the mainland bustle. Offshore reefs provide spectacular drop-offs for experienced divers, hiding moray eels and fish in amongst the corals. Closer to shore, t
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St Simeon Monastery
St Simeon Monastery The fortress-like 7th century Monastery of St. Simeon was first dedicated to the 4th century local saint Abba Hedra, who renounced the world on his wedding day. It was rebuilt in the 10th century and dedicated to St. Simeon. From here the monks traveled into Nubia, in the hope
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St Catherines Monastery
St Catherines Monastery This legendary Greek Orthodox St. Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest places of worship in the world. Founded in the 4th century, the monastery stands on the site where Moses saw the burning bush. When you visit, it’s possible to see a living descendant of that very bu
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Abu Simbel Temple
Abu Simbel Temple The two temples at Abu Simbel are perhaps the best known and most visited ancient sites in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza. Built by Ramesses II in the 13th century BC to commemorate himself and his wife Nefertiti, the temples are huge stone monuments. They sit on the banks of L
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Red Sea
Red Sea The Red Sea separates Egypt and Saudi Arabia, flowing from the Indian Ocean through the Gulf of Aden. In Egypt if surrounds the Sinai Peninsula and Gulf of Aqaba. Dotted with cruise and fishing boats, this historic stretch of sea is one of the world’s most popular diving sites. The protec
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Aswan High Dam
Aswan High Dam Built in the 1960s, the Aswan High Dam was an engineering marvel at the time and changed the face of Egypt. It increased the cultivable land by 30% and doubled Egypts available electricity supply. It also created Lake Nasser, at the time the worlds largest artificial lake, which wou
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Philae Temple
Philae Temple Philae was a holy island in the Nile River where the ancient Egyptians built a temple to the goddess Isis. With the projects to dam the Nile - first with the Aswan Dam, then later in the 1960s with the High Aswan Dam - the island became increasingly submerged and the temple threatene
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Temple of Karnak
Temple of Karnak The largest of Luxor’s temples, Karnak was one of the most sacred sites in ancient Egypt. It marked the ascendancy of Thebes (present day Luxor) as the capital of the New Kingdom, with construction beginning in the 16th century BC. Most subsequent rulers tinkered with the complex
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Egyptian Antiquities Museum
Egyptian Antiquities Museum With so much to see in the Egyptian Museum, trying to get around everything in one go is liable to induce chronic Pharaonic fatigue. The best strategy is to make at least two visits, maybe tackling one floor at a time. Unfortunately, theres no best time to visit as the
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Memphis
Memphis The city of Memphis was the capital of ancient Egypt. It was the Kings residence and the political and administrative center until around 2,200 BC. It had impressive fortifications and temples, largely to Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. Estimates of population vary from 6,000 to 30
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Giza Pyramids
Giza Pyramids The sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza still live up to more than 4,000 years of hype. Their extraordinary shape, geometry and age render them somehow alien constructions; they seem to rise out of the desert and pose the ever-fascinating question, H
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