The mysteries of Ancient Egypt and the hidden secrets are waiting for you to be explored. Wander around the ancient monuments and find yourself in the land of the oldest and most marvelous civilizations of all time.
The greatest civilizations the world has ever seen are the ancient Egyptians ruled over the lower reaches of the Nile for Millennia. After a unified kingdom arose around 3100 BC, a series of dynasties and pharaohs built ever bigger pyramids and temples before falling to the Roman Empire in 30 BC.
The most ancient and beautiful monuments of the ancient world that still impress us today are:
- Pyramids Of Giza
- Karnak
- Luxor Temple
- Great Sphinx
- Valley Of The Kings
- Abu Simbel
PYRAMIDS OF GIZA
The only wonder of the ancient world that has survived to the present day is the Great Pyramid. It is a true example of what we call modern architecture. Back in the day, Pyramids were one of the seven wonders of the world. They were constructed not as tombs although they were used as such as a way to honor king Khufu and his queen Hannah Henty. This introduction will be about pyramids and how they are an example of modern architecture which was popular back in their era.
Things to do at the Pyramids of Giza
- Camel Ride
- Quad Biking
- Explore The Pyramids
- Visiting The Mosques
- Solar Boat Museum
- Shopping
KARNAK
Other than the pyramids, it is the most popular place to visit in Egypt. It is the captivating Karnak temple complex that lies in Luxor on the banks of the river Nile. Built over millennia this site has everything from colossal colonnades and chapels to sumptuary although construction.
Began around 2000 before christ later pharaohs added their own flourishes making Karnak now the largest ancient religious site on earth. As such, exploring the archaeological area is an incredible experience with such spellbinding sites as third the great hyper-style hall in the temple of Amon Raw.
Things to See at Karnak Temple
- Open-Air Museum
- Khonsu Temple
- Thutmose III's Festival Hall
- Egyptian-Hittite Peace Treaty
- Sacred Lake
LUXOR TEMPLE
Luxor temple is a large temple that was built on the east bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt. It was a place for worshiping a number of gods from around Egypt's history. Even today it is still used as a place of worship. At one point within Luxor temple, there were at least 500 statues of deities. Many people visit every year to see the temple and hear these gods speak through oracles. Visit this famous temple, it is one of the biggest open-air museums in Egypt.
Along with the Luxor Temple, you can also visit some of the other temples to visit in Luxor
- Karnak Temple
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahri
- Medinet Habu
- Ramesseum
- Edfu Temple
GREAT SPHINX
The great Sphinx is located in Giza. This marvel is the largest single-stone statue in the world. The Great Sphinx present in Giza is a mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of a person. In Ancient Egypt, the head of the Sphinx was that of a Pharaoh or a god. The significance of the structure lies in the protection of the tombs and temples. It was carved out of a single slab of limestone rock and erected on a stone platform called a mastaba. It was originally commissioned by Kafir, the second pharaoh of Egypt's fourth dynasty. Explore the beautiful structure of the iconic Sphinx in the country of Egypt.
Best Attractions near Great Sphinx:
- The light & sound Egypt show
- Gizeh Plateau
- Pyramids of Giza
- Topaz Bazaar
- Khafre's Pyramid
VALLEY OF THE KINGS
Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where many rulers from the new kingdom era of ancient Egyptian history were buried. It is located near the Nile, the valley was used as a burial place
for kings of the new kingdom era and the area has been used to bury pharaohs. Since the 18th dynasty most notably Tutankhamun and Ramesses-II with further. Burials were made during the 20th dynasty. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
The Best Tombs to Visit in the Valley of the Kings:
- The Tomb of Ramesses IV (KV2)
- The Tomb of Ramesses III (KV11)
- The Tomb of Ramesses V and Ramesses VI (KV9)
- The Tomb of King Tutankhamen (KV62)
- The Tomb of Seti I (KV17)
- The Tomb of Nefertari (QV66)
ABU SIMBEL
Abu Simbel is one of the most famous attractions in Egypt. There are two temples on the banks of the Nile near Aswan upper Egypt. The temple was built by king Ramses II. The temples were moved to their present location in 1968 because they were threatened with imminent flooding. The temple complex consists of four large rock-cut shrines one for each
great Egyptian gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah.
Places to visit in Abu Simbel:
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Temple of Queen Nefertari
- Abusimble Port
- Sun Temple of Ramses II
- Nerfertari's temple of Hathor
Explore the mysteries and wonders of the realms of Egypt. The most magical ancient kingdom of all times and the most interesting civilizations in history are for you to explore and wander at these places.
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