Memphis Egypt former capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom
Memphis Egypt, Slightly south of Cairo is Memphis, the former capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. The city’s historical past is as significant as it is final: Memphis once held a strategically important position in the Nile Delta, but with the rise of Alexandria, Memphis became less important and was finally forgotten. Cheek our […]
Luxor Egypt Tours open air museum in the world | temple district in ancient Egypt
Luxor Egypt Tours – the city of palaces. It is probably the most impressive open air museum in the world. Its name most likely goes back to its role as a temple district in ancient Egypt. The magic of history is tangible, Luxor’s wealth of historical treasures is one of a kind. The Nile divides […]
Luxor temple Egypt directly on the banks of the Nile
In the middle of the city, directly on the banks of the Nile, is the Luxor Temple located. It was built during the New Kingdom for the god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Chons. The temple consists of many different elements. The Sphingen alley, which originally connected the Luxor temple with the Karnak […]
Luxor Egypt temples in Karnak & the Valley of the Kings
Luxor Egypt – the city of palaces. The name “Luxor” with its meaning probably relates to the Arabic words Al-Qusur (the castles) or Al-Qasr (the barracks). It is one of the most impressive open air museum in the world. Luxor is located east of the Nile and represents the largest city in Upper Egypt with […]
Karnak Temple luxor largest temple complex in Egypt
The Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex in Egypt and has been repeatedly rebuilt or expanded. Since 1979, the temple, together with the Luxor temple and the Theban necropolis, has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage. This magic is so present in the hall of the Karnak Temple that the sudden emergence of […]
Islamic Cairo historic city center is home to numerous sightseeing places
Islamic Cairo, The city of the dead, which is just right below the Mokattam Mountains, is home to around 300,000 people and part of the Islamic old town of Cairo. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The historic city center is home to numerous sightseeing places, including the Saladin Citadel with […]