Ancient Egypt was one of the greatest civilizations in world history, and for more than two centuries, Egyptologists tried to unlock mysteries dating back almost 5000 years. In this audio guide, we will look at some mind-blowing discoveries related to the Philae which should serve as your gateway to a better understanding of all of Ancient Egypt.
The Temple of Hatshepsut was carved from the Deir El-Bahari cliffs and reaches as high as 30 meters. As you step onto the lower terrace and approach the first colossal ramp, you will notice the remains of a sphinx on your right. Hatshepsut temple is one of Egypt’s most famous ancient temples, a monument of major global importance, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ancient Thebes.
he temple of Karnak was known as Ipet-isu—or “most select of places”—by the ancient Egyptians. It is a city of temples built over 2,000 years and dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. This derelict place is still capable of overshadowing many wonders of the modern world and in its day must have been awe-inspiring.
When in Cairo, it is basically impossible to miss the Salah El-Din Citadel , one of the world’s greatest monuments to medieval warfare. Resembling a typical early medieval fortress, with large imposing gateways, towers and high defending walls, the Citadel is one of Cairo’s main attractions and probably the most popular non-pharaonic monument in the Egyptian capital.
Manial Palace, one of Cairo’s most important touristic sites, the former home of a key member of the Egyptian royal family, and a palace filled with historical, cultural, architectural significance.
The Giza plateau is the last wonder of the ancient world.
The Giza pyramids are one of the most visited sites on earth. Millions of people come here each year, but they rarely see the side of the pyramids we are about to explore.
For more than two centuries, Egyptologists have tried to unlock 4000 years of mystery.
On this tour, we will look at some of the mind-blowing discoveries, and let’s hope they become a key, a way into one of the most extraordinary civilizations our world has seen.
Coptic Cairo is a fascinating site full of history and religiously important to Christians, Jews, and Muslims. It’s a maze of ancient and modern churches and monasteries, set within the walls of the fortress of Babylon, founded in the 6th century BC and expanded by the Roman Emperor Trajan in AD 98, Coptic Cairo is a fascinating counterpoint to the rest of the city, and it holds the beautiful Coptic Museum. Here, you can visit the oldest church, the oldest mosque, and the oldest synagogue.
When in Cairo, it is basically impossible to miss the Salah El-Din Citadel , one of the world’s greatest monuments to medieval warfare. Resembling a typical early medieval fortress, with large imposing gateways, towers and high defending walls, the Citadel is one of Cairo’s main attractions and probably the most popular non-pharaonic monument in the Egyptian capital.
Sharia Al Muizz, as it’s usually called, named after the Fatimid Caliph who conquered Cairo in AD 969, was Cairo’s grand thoroughfare, once chock-a-block with storytellers, entertainers, and food stalls. Al Muizz Street is the largest exhibition of Islamic architecture throughout the ages, from the Fatimid Cairo to the Ayyubids, the Mamluks, all the way to the Ottomans and modern Egypt.
