Category Archives: Egypt
The St. Catherine’s Monastery, Egypt; Orange Smile
Archaeologists Excavate Significant Trove of Mummies in Saqqara, Egypt; Tobias Carroll; Inside Hook
In doing so, they answered a long-standing historical question.
Source: Archaeologists Excavate Significant Trove of Mummies in Saqqara, Egypt
Archaeologists Have Unearthed More Than 100 Painted Sarcophagi—Some With Mummies Intact—in an Ancient Necropolis Near Cairo; Artnet
It’s the latest in a string of significant discoveries at the historic site this year—and was unveiled in a splashy ceremony.
Egypt unveils ancient coffins and statues found in vast necropolis; AP
Egypt discovers at least 100 ancient coffins, some with mummies inside, and around 40 gilded statues in a vast necropolis south of Cairo.
Source: Egypt unveils ancient coffins and statues found in vast necropolis
Saqqara: Egypt’s Hidden Gem and the Discoveries Made Around the Ancient Necropolis; Scoop Empire
Cairo’s City of the Dead: A thousand years of architectural history; Amira Noshokaty; Ahram
Ahram Online looks back at the long history of Cairo’s historic cemeteries, which each hold up mirrors to the rich heritage of Egypt…
Source: Cairo’s City of the Dead: A thousand years of architectural history – Special Files – Folk
Ten Hidden Gems Can’t be Missed in Egypt; Iuliia Tore; Rus Tourism News
There are a lot of top 10 lists online but this one list can’t be missed. In it, every reader will understand why Egypt is on the bucket list.
Source: Ten Hidden Gems Can’t be Missed in Egypt – Rus Tourism News
Egypt to develop citadel as new hub of Historic Cairo; Al Monitor
As Egypt gears up to welcome tourists next month, the country’s Supreme Council of Antiquities and Sovereign Wealth Fund signed a contract to develop Cairo’s historical area of Bab al-Azab, where the imposing Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi Citadel is located.
Source: Egypt to develop citadel as new hub of Historic Cairo
How to make the most of a one-day visit to Egypt’s Valley of the Kings; Aryana Azari; Matador Network
Take time for more than 3,000 years of history on display.
Source: How to make the most of a one-day visit to Egypt’s Valley of the Kings
Egypt’s Wealth Fund to Develop Cairo Citadel District Into Tourist Destination; Patrick Werr; Reuters
Fayoum Oasis: Egypt’s best kept secret; Elhab Borale; CNN
This desert oasis with a magical lake, cascading waterfalls, and a valley of ancient whales is one of Egypt’s hidden treasures.
10 Magnificent Examples Of Ancient Egyptian Architecture; Nathaniel Whelan; World Atlas
The following is a list of ten most impressive examples of ancient Egyptian architecture that are a must-see while visiting the Land of the Pharaohs.
Source: 10 Magnificent Examples Of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Egypt you Must Visit in 2020; Dangula Bingula; DemotiX
The first association of Egypt are Pyramids, which is natural since the Pyramids in Giza are part of the Seven World Wonders. However, Egypt has much more to offer besides the Pyramids and Sphinx near Cairo.
Source: Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Egypt you Must Visit in 2020 – DemotiX
Egyptian archaeological sites in UNESCO’s World Heritage List; Angy Essam; Egypt Today
Celebrating World Heritage Day, Egypt Today will give its readers a list of the Egyptian archaeological sites that were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Source: Egyptian archaeological sites in UNESCO’s World Heritage List
St Catherine’s Monastery; Lonely Planet
Inside the Pyramid of Djoser — the world’s oldest still-standing stone building — that reopened after 14 years of restoration; James Pressley; Business Insider
After 14 years, the oldest pyramid in the world, known as the Pyramid of Djoser, has reopened. Here’s what it’s like inside.
Egypt’s oldest pyramid reopens to the public after years of restoration; Amy Woodyatt; CNN
Egypt has reopened the 4,700-year-old Djoser pyramid after 14 years.
Source: Egypt’s oldest pyramid reopens to the public after years of restoration
World Heritage: Egypt’s Wadi Al-Natroun Might be Joining These 7 Historic Sites for a Spot on UNESCO’s List; Mohammed Kotb; Scoop Empire
In a recent announcement, the Egyptian government has decided to put forth Wadi Al-Natroun as a potential Egyptian UNESCO World Heritage Site. If the World Heritage Committee at UNESCO decides to incorporate Wadi Al-Natroun, it is to become Egypt’s eighth UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wadi Al-Natroun is one of the holiest Egyptian sites of the…
Abu Simbel Temple to witness rare sun illumination of King Ramses II statute; MENA
Abu Simbel Temple is due to witness on Saturday a rare astronomical event which happens twice every year when the first rays of the morning sun illuminate the statue of King Ramses II.
Source: Abu Simbel Temple to witness rare sun illumination of King Ramses II statute
