The High Dam of Aswan in Egypt
The Aswan Dam across the Nile in Aswan is an embankment dam built between the 1960-70s. The construction of the dam had a huge impact on th...Read More
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The Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, Egypt
Reaching 60 feet into the sky, the two gigantic statues of Amenhotep III collectively referred to as the Colossi of Memnon are a major attr...Read More
The Hanging Church (El Muallaqa) in Cairo
Old Cairo is that part of Cairo which contains the remnants of old cities that were capitals before Cairo. This part of the city is home t...Read More
The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
Located in a granite quarry in Aswan is the largest known ancient obelisk called the Unfinished Obelisk. It is said that obelisk was commis...Read More
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities / The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
With around 1.2 lakh items, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the largest museum in Egypt . It is also called as the Museum of Egyptian Antiq...Read More
The Stunning Deir el-Bahari (Temple of Hatshepsut) in Egypt
The Deir el-Bahari is a complex of mortuary temples located on the west bank of the Nile. It is near the very famous Valley of the Kings n...Read More
The Great Sphinx of Giza
A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human, Sphinx has always been a fascination to me. And on our recent visit to...Read More
Nightlife in Hurghada
Hurghada is becoming a major beach resort with tourists from all over the world heading there to enjoy its charms. While day time is spent ...Read More
The Mosque of Muhammad Ali or the Albaster Mosque in Cairo
One of the main landmarks in Cairo is the Mosque of Muhammad Ali or the Albaster Mosque. The mosque situated atop the citadel was built in ...Read More
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