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Alexandria, an ancient city rich in history and culture, has become one of the most popular destinations in Egypt. Famously called the "Bride of the Mediterranean" because of its fantastic coastline and history, it was constructed as a city by Alexander the...
Egypt is known for its eternal wonders and immense cultural legacies which over the years have attracted many travelers. From Giza's towering pyramids to these silken of the Nile, it is a country that has been infusing ancient and modern - no wonder it's so...
Fayoum is not more than a couple of hours to the southwest of Cairo; radiant with nature, history, and adventure, of which mainstream tourists often leave it unnoticed. A beautiful combination of landscapes, and traditional peaceful villages, all waiting to...
Sometimes dubbed "The Land of the Pharaohs,” Egypt lends itself to an endless repository of history, culture, and natural beauty. Situated between Africa and the Middle East, Egypt is such an enchanting place, you can visit to live the greatest adventure,...
Beautiful Egypt blends of ancient history, adorable adventure cities. Most of the people flocking to the country are for the popular and well-known landmarks such as the Pyramids and the Nile, but where are the safe cities in Egypt, there are many of them b...
Luxor entices visitors with the majesty and legend of the ancient gods, as well as the whispers of pharaohs. Thebes, ancient Egypt's center, is nestled on the banks of the life-giving Nile. Huge temples pierce the sky, while abandoned tombs lurk beneath the...
The Aswan Dam, also known as the High Dam, is Egypt's most magnificent landmark, a water dam built on the Nile River during the reign of Gamal Abdel Nasser. Which was built to manage the flow of water and floods, but where is Aswan dam located in Egypt? It ...
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, located in Nubia near Egypt's southern border, is one of the country's most impressive structures. It was cut into the live rock by King Ramses II (the Great) of the Nineteenth Dynasty around 1264 BC. The temple is most famou...