Monday, April 30, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
The Elephantine Island ( Aswan Attractions )
The Elephantine Island
Once a fortress on the southern border of Egypt ,
shares the island of Elephantine Aswan the Nile in front into two wide channels. leads visitors to the island en away by the Nubian villages klenen museum. in de near to thebifndet Niolmeter and the remains of medinet habo. of Egypt was built by the old, put on where they believed the origin of Nils. will include the
over the remains of the temple of the god Khnum Satit from the Old Kingdom and the temple DE goddess, the queen Hatshepsut was built before.
The Agha khan mausoleum ( Aswan Tourist sites )
The Agha khan mausoleum
They take a felucca to the Mausoleum of the Agha khan of hugel on a sudwestlich is fromaswan.
The Aga Khan spent every winter inAswan during his lifetime, and left to build the mausoleum in Cairo . The interior spaces are made of white marble.
The Aga Khan spent every winter in
As recently his wifewas Haniba Bigum To bury.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Das nubische museum
Das nubische museum
Die idee die stellung des museum war der hohe punkt fur die internationale kampange ist . die nubische monumente zu retten. diese kampange ist von.
der UNECSCO gestutzt . das museum enthalt 3000 stucke, die verschiedene epochen : vorgeschichtliche, griechische romische, koptische und isalamische epochen.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Cairo Tourist sites ( Pyramids of Giza )
Cairo Tourist sites
Pyramids of Giza :
The Giza Necropolis is an archaeological site on the Giza Plateau on the outskirts of Cairo , Egypt . This complex of ancient monuments includes the three pyramid complexes known as the Great Pyramids, the massive sculpture known as the Great Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex
It is located some 9 km . inland into the desert from the old town of Giza on the Nile , some 25 km . southwest of Cairo city centre. The pyramids
When the Great Pyramid was listed by Antipater of Sidon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World . Today it is the only one of the ancient Wonders still in existence.
The Pyramids of Giza consist of the Great Pyramid of Giza (known as the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu), the somewhat smaller Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren) a few hundred meters to the south-west, and the relatively modest-sized Pyramid of Menkaure(or Mykerinos) a few hundred meters further south-west. The Great Sphinx lies on the east side of the complex
Along with these major monuments are a number of smaller satellite edifices, known as "queens" pyramids, causeways and valley pyramids.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Alexandria Tourist sites ( A Unknown Soldier )
A Unknown Soldier
Monument commemorating those who lost their lives in the October War is located in ElShohada Square, Its position made it the center of commerce between East and West, and fleets of grain ships sailed from Alexandria to Italy year after year. Gradually, however, the city lost its prosperity. A Jewish revolt in AD 116 resulted in the annihilation of the Jewish population and the destruction of a large portion of the city. the Roman emperor In 215 Caracalla ordered a massacre of the male inhabitants of the entire city for reasons that remain obscure but might have involved a punishment for some form of seditious conduct. The founding of Constantinople (present-day Ýstanbul) further eclipsed the Egyptian metropolis
Monday, April 23, 2012
Cairo Tourist sites ( The Mosque of Amr ibn al aas )
The Mosque of Amr ibn al aas :
The Mosque of Amr ibn al aas was originally built in AD 642, as the center of the newly-founded capital of Egypt , Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt , and by extension, the first mosque on the continent of Africa .
The location for the mosque was the site of the tent of the commander of the conquering army, general Amr ibn al-As. One corner of the mosque contains the tomb of his son, Abdullah. Due to extensive reconstruction over the centuries, nothing of the original building remains, but the rebuilt Mosque is a prominent landmark, and can be seen in what today is known as "Old Cairo". It is an active mosque with a devout congregation, and when prayers are not taking place, it is also open to visitors and tourists.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
The Coptic Museum
The Coptic Museum :
The Coptic Museum is a museum in Coptic Cairo, Egypt with the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world. It was founded by Marcus Simaika Pasha in 1910 to house Coptic antiquities.[1] The museum traces the history of Christianity in Egypt from its beginnings to the present day. It was erected on 8,000 square meters offered by the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria under the guardianship of Pope Cyril V.
The Coptic museum houses the world's most important examples of Coptic art.
Coptic museum was established in 1908.
The Mosque of Amr ibn al aas :
The Mosque of Amr ibn al aas was originally built in AD 642, as the center of the newly-founded capital of Egypt , Fustat. The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt , and by extension, the first mosque on the continent of Africa .
The location for the mosque was the site of the tent of the commander of the conquering army, general Amr ibn al-As. One corner of the mosque contains the tomb of his son, Abdullah. Due to extensive reconstruction over the centuries, nothing of the original building remains, but the rebuilt Mosque is a prominent landmark, and can be seen in what today is known as "Old Cairo". It is an active mosque with a devout congregation, and when prayers are not taking place, it is also open to visitors and tourists.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Cairo Tourist sites ( pyramid of Dahshour )
pyramid of Dahshour :
Dahshur (is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo . It is known chiefly for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt .
The Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid were constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Snofru (2613-2589 BCE), father of Khufu of the Old Kingdom . The shape of the Bent Pyramid is unique, and represents a transitional pyramid form believed to have been the result of an engineering crisis encountered during its construction. The Red Pyramid is the world's first true smooth-sided pyramid.
In addition to other pyramids belong to kings Amenemhat II, Sesostris III , Amenemhat III, and Hor
Friday, April 20, 2012
Cairo Tourist sites ( Citadel of Salah El Din )
Citadel of Salah El Din :
The citadel was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD overlooking the whole city to be his defensive point against the attacks of the Crusaders. Salah El Din appointed to be the governor of Egypt after the death of the Sultan of Damascus, Noor-el-Din The castle was built in ancient times, possibly during the Phoenician period (early first millennium BC). The Phoenicians are said to have surrendered it to Alexander the Great about 334 BC. According to legend, the Macedonian phalanxes had been unable to storm the castle even after a long siege. In despair, Alexander prayed at the local temple of Hercules (the Phoenician Melkarth). The following evening, Hercules appeared to Alexander in a vision and showed him the location of a nearby cave where his legendary club was hidden. Alexander sprung out of bed and sure enough, found the cave and the club where the vision had shown him. Next morning, Alexander lead a charge against the castle armed with Hercules' club
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Cairo Tourist sites ( Mohammad Ali (Alabaster) Masjed )
Mohammad Ali (Alabaster) Masjed :
The Mohammad Ali Masjed in the Citadel was begun in 1830 (finished in 1857) in the Ottoman style by Mohammad Ali Pasha, ruler of Egypt , and founder of the country's last dynasty of Khedives and Kings. The mosque is the Tomb of Mohammad Ali and is also known as the Alabaster Mosque because of the extensive use of this fine material from Beni Suef. Its two slender 270 foot minarets are unusual for Cairo . From the arcaded courtyard, visitors have a magnificent view across the city to the pyramids in Giza .This mosque, along with the citadel, is one of the landmarks and tourist attractions of Cairo and is one of the first features to be seen when approaching the city from no matter which side.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Cairo Tourist sites ( The Hanging Church )
The Hanging Church :
Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church also known as the Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt and the history of a church on this site dates to the 3rd century AD.
The Hanging (The Suspended) Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage
The Hanging Church is the most famous Coptic Christian church in Cairo , as well as possibly the first built in Basilica style. It was probably built during the patriarchate of Isaac (690-92)
Abu Serga church which known also as Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church , in Coptic Cairo is one of the oldest Coptic churches in Egypt , dating back to the 4th century.
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt . They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress.
The church is of significant historical importance, and in fact, it is where many patriarchs of the Coptic Church were elected. The first to be elected here was Patriarch Isaac (681-692) It is the episcopal church of Cairo , and it was the episcopal See of Masr (the district of Old Cairo) that replaced the former See of Babylon. Many bishops of the See were consecrated in the Church until the reign of Patriarch Christodulus(1047–1077).
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Cairo Tourist sites ( The Egyptian Museum )
The Egyptian Museum :
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities, and many treasures of King Tutankhamen. The Egyptian government established the museum, built in 1835 near the Ezbekeyah Garden . The museum soon moved to Boulaq in 1858 because the original building was getting to be too small to hold all of the artifacts. In 1855, shortly after the artifacts were moved, Duke Maximilian of Austria was given all of the artifacts. He hired a French architect to design and construct a new museum for the antiquities. The new building was to be constructed on the bank of the Nile River in Boulaq . In 1878, after the museum has been completed for some time, it suffered some irreversible damage; a flood of the Nile River caused the antiquities to be relocated to another museum, in Giza . The artifacts remained there until 1902 when they were moved, for the last time .
Monday, April 16, 2012
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Cairo Tourist sites ( pyramid of Sakkara )
: pyramid of Sakkara
Saqqara is a vast ancient burial ground in Egypt serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis . Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of mastabas. Located some 30 km (19 mi) south of modern-day Cairo , Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by 1.5 K.m (4.3 by 0.93 mi).
At Saqqara , the oldest complete hewn-stone building complex known in history was, this pyramids built during the third dynasty. Another 16 Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara , which are now in various states of preservation.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Alexandria Tourist sites ( Abu el abbas )
MASJED ABU El ABBAS
Abu el abbas has four great domes . and consider one of the largest masjed in Alexandria . located in Anfoushe area and was built in on the Andalusian design .Abu El abbas is One of the main features of the area of Abu Abbas Bhry area . when you visit Bhry area don't miss to eat ice cream from Azza .
Cairo Tourist sites
Travel to Cairo
places you can visit in Cairo :
1- pyramids and sphinx.
2- Midan Thrir.
3- old Cairo.
4-Egyptian Museum.
4-
5- Islamic City.
6- Giza pyramids.
7- Memphis and Sakkara.
8- Azhar Masged .
9-Abu Serga Church.
10- Salah El Din Citadel.
10- Salah El Din Citadel.
Transportation in Cairo :
- Metro ( is the faster in Cairo ) .
- Taxi .
- Taxi .
- Bus .
Hotels in Cairo :
There are some hotel you can book
if you planning to travel toCairo :
if you planning to travel to
Mercure le sphinx
Sheraton Cairo
Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Shepheard Cairo hotel
Le Meridien Pyramids
Famous Egyptian and Cairo food :
when you travel to cairo don't miss to ask about the Egyptian food
- Molokhia
Thursday, April 12, 2012
City of Alexandria
City of Alexandria
Alexandria is considered the second capital of Egypt and one of the most attractive destinations in the state, Travel to Alexandria and enjoy the sea breeze of the costal city which lies on Mediterranean shores and resemble largely city of Athens, Greece.
Alexandria tour can be started from Alexandria hotels, Alexandria airport, Borg al Arab airport or even from Cairo to Alexandria.
Alexandria tours include visits to best land marks in the city, such like Alexandria library, Roman theater, catacomb of Shgai, Pompey`s pillar, Montzah park, king Farouk place, Alexandria citatdel, Mursi Abul Abbass mosque and so much other sites
Alexandria trips can be arranged all over the year comfortably
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