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Tombs of the Nobles
Tombs of the Nobles The high cliffs opposite Aswan, just north of Kitcheners Island, are honeycombed with the Tombs of the Nobles, tombs of the governors, the keepers of the Gate of the South, and other dignitaries of ancient Elephantine. Six are open to the public. The tombs date from the Old and
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Mahmaya Island
Mahmaya Island This small island off the coast of Hurghada offers access to some of the clearest, bluest waters of the Red Sea away from the busy nearby shores. Accessed by boat, the island has food and lounge facilities and places to get snorkel gear. Snorkeling in this area is a must, as the und
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Ben Ezra Synagogue
Ben Ezra Synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue used to be a Christian place of worship by the name of El-Shamieen Church and according to a legend, the building was built on the exact spot where Moses was found as a baby in his basket. However, when the Coptic Christians owning it weren’t able to pay the a
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Unfinished Obelisk
Unfinished Obelisk The Unfinished Obelisk is a huge discarded granite obelisk. Three sides of the shaft, which is nearly 138 feet (42m) long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1,168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fas
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Alabaster Mosque (Mohammad Ali Mosque)
Alabaster Mosque (Mohammad Ali Mosque) The citadel of Saladin - and indeed, the Cairo skyline - is dominated by the Alabaster Mosque, or Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Modelled along classic Turkish lines, it took 18 years to build (1830 - 1848) although later the domes had to be rebuilt. It was commissi
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Naama Bay
Naama Bay The focus of the Sharm el Sheikh resort action is Na’ama Bay, a collection of glittering seaside resorts fronting the water. Stroll the beachfront promenade lined with restaurants and hotels, or organize a camel or horse ride to the desert Bedouin villages. Na’ama Bay’s clubs party hard
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Sphinx
Sphinx The Great Sphinx of Giza is the greatest monumental sculpture of the ancient world and measures a massive 240 ft (73 m) long by 66 ft (20 m) high. It is generally believed to have been built around 2,550 BC but may well be even older. Legends and superstitions abound about the Sphinx, and t
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Alexandria
Alexandria Egypts second-largest city, Alexandria, occupies 20 miles of the coast along the Mediterranean Sea. Its an understandably enormous and thriving port, but its more than just a working city–there are tourist attractions aplenty here, too.Although very few of the oldest parts of Alexandria
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Dahshur
Dahshur Think of Dahshur as pyramid-proving grounds: Although not nearly as famous at the pyramids of Giza, the structures here pre-date the Great Pyramids and highlight the engineering progress and understanding that took place on the way from a stepped structure to a true pyramid. The royal necr
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Colored Canyon
Colored Canyon The swirls of candy-colored rock at Colored Canyon are a popular day trip destination from Sharm el Sheikh, forming some of the most impressive natural features in the world.Youd swear the patterns covering the walls of this steep, narrow canyon were the work of a talented artist, r
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Colossus of Ramses II
Colossus of Ramses II The massive limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramses II is 33 feet (10 m) long and thats without having any legs! Ramses II was the longest serving pharaoh in Ancient Egypt, reigning from 1279 BC to 1213 BC. The statue was found in 1820 by an Italian traveller, Giovanni Caviglia. I
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Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) While not as well preserved as nearby Medinet Habu, this mortuary temple dedicated to Ramses II, dating to 1258 BC, still has more than enough to interest the visitor. In the inner sanctuary, for example, the majority of the columns in the hypostyle hall ar
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Giza Plateau
Giza Plateau One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza are located just outside the fringes of Cairo on the the Giza Plateau. This complex of ancient monuments includes not only the mysterious pyramids but a workers’ village, plus the distinctive symbol of ancient Egypt, th
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Ras Mohammed Marine Park
Ras Mohammed Marine Park World-famous coral reefs, wreck diving, fantastic snorkeling and a rich array of marine life are protected by Egypts Ras Mohammed Marine National Park, attracting avid scuba divers from around the planet. Plunge into the parks waters and you have the chance to spot more th
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Tiran Island
Tiran Island Wreck diving is popular off Tiran Island, surrounded by coral reefs and snorkeling lagoons in the Red Sea. The wreck of the Sangria can be clearly seen here, its doomed hull rising above the surface of the sea. The lagoons surrounding Tiran are ideal for swimming, snorkeling and divin
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Pyramid of Khafre
Pyramid of Khafre One of the oldest of the worlds famous skylines, the Pyramids of Giza have had no trouble commanding attention throughout the centuries. Their mysterious history permeates the plateau from which they rise, and one of the three in particular, the Pyramid of Khafre, has its own tal
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Pyramid of Menkaure
Pyramid of Menkaure A magnetic presence in the Egyptian desert, the Pyramid of Menkaure dates back to 2490 B.C. and stands as one of the three famous triangular monoliths comprising the Giza Plateau. At 213 feet in height, this is the smallest of the triad, but its history is no less fascinating.
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Coptic Museum
Coptic Museum Founded in 1908, this museum houses Coptic art from Greco-Roman times to the Islamic era drawn from Cairo, the desert monasteries and Nubia. If you are interested in Egyptian history and art post-pharaohs, this is the place for you.In recent years it has undergone a major restoration
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Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Hanging Church, which is still in use, is called the Hanging or Suspended Church as it is built on top of the Water Gate of Roman Babylon. Steep stairs lead from the forecourt to a 19th -century façade topped by t
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Lake Nasser
Lake Nasser Named after the Egyptian President who started the process, Lake Nasser is a result of the construction of the Aswan High Dam which effectively modernised Egypt, doubling its electic supply and significantly increasing the amount of agricultural land. Between 1958 and 1970, the Nile Ri
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