Saint Catherine mountain Egypt, It is not a city but an area in Sinai, in Egypt. Saint Catherine mountain is two hours away from Dahab, it sure is a simple hike from Dahab, most famous for its religious significance, to all three religions (Islam, Christianity and Judaism), this is where Read more…
The Queen who would be King . The ancient Egyptian era brings to mind the beginnings of writing, organized warfare ,centralised states , massive irrigation projects in the dessert, emperors , warlords and chariots . One thing that doesn’t really spring to mind is the position of women and especially Read more…
The Golden Mask of king Tutankhamun who was The golden king Tutankhamun? The reason that Tutankhamun is so famous today is that his tomb, containing fabulous gold treasures, was found early this century in November 4,1922 The golden pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled Egypt as a king for ten years until his death at age nineteen, Read more…
Did ancient Egyptians worship animals? The reverence of animals has been known in many countries and civilisations; but in Egypt it was maintained to a later periods of civilisation than other countries. At first ,Each place or tribe had its sacred animal that was linked with the tribe; Like the case Read more…
Date of construction The alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali was built by “Muhammed Ali” in 1830 and it finished by 1848.it was dated based on its historical epigraphic inscriptions on the building.An inscription panel above the windows of the eastern colonnade,overlooking the courtyard of the mosque, comprises Quranic verses (holy book Read more…
The citadel of Salah eldin known also as Citadel of the Mountain , is one of the most important landmarks of Cairo, and considered one of the most imposing military citadels to be built in the Middle Ages. Regarded as one of the most elegant fortresses to be constructed in themiddle ages, this citadel is featured with Read more…
The name of Memphis is derived from the Ancient Egyptian name called Min-Nefer, then Greeks called it latter Memphis. Nowadays it is a local village called Mit Rahina.Memphis was founded in the 1st Dynasty (3100 B.C) by King Narmar, Memphis was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the unification Read more…