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    Aswan Governerate in Egypt

    Aswan was known as ‘Sonu’ in ancient Egyptian times, meaning market, as it was a trading centre for caravans coming to and from Nubia. In the Ptolemaic era, it was called ‘Sin’ and the Nubians called it ‘Yaba Swan’. It was also known as the Land of Gold because it served as a great treasure or tomb for the kings of Nubia who lived there for thousands of years. Before the migration, Aswan's borders extended from Asna in the east to the border of Sudan in the south, and its inhabitants were Nubians, but after the Islamic conquest of Nubia, some Arab tribes settled there.

  • Things to Do in Luxor

    About Luxor Governorate in Egypt

    The South Upper Egyptian area is home to the Egyptian governorate of Luxor. Its capital is Luxor, which was formerly Thebes, the capital of Egypt throughout multiple pharaonic eras. Its centers and cities are spread over both sides of the Nile River. The said governorate was established by Presidential Decree No. 378 of 2009, which was promulgated on the 9th of December of that year.

  • kafr El Sheikh Governorate | kafr El Sheikh Governorate History

    History of kafr El Sheikh Governorate

    Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, located in the far north of Egypt in the Nile Delta, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is characterised by the diversity of natural life and environments, and is one of the Egyptian cities that can be visited after the end of the first semester exams at universities and schools, as it features many diverse tourist and recreational places at symbolic prices within everyone's reach.

  • Egypt's New Administrative Capital City

    Egypt's New Administrative Capital

    The New Administrative Capital is considered the project of the era because it reflects a perfect image of the future and progress on the economic, cultural, social and civilisational level, as the capital is considered the new capital of Egypt at the present time. The importance of the New Capital is that it is a comprehensive transformation of the future of buildings, services and national and mega projects in Egypt.

  • Historical Importance of Al Gharbia

    Al Gharbia Governorate

    The Governorate of Gharbia is inclusive in the geographical area of The Arab Republic of Egypt which is in the African continent, more specifically in the region surrounding the Nile delta, between Damietta and Rashid governance. To the control of the region from the north is Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, from the south Menoufia Governorate, from the east – Dakahlia, Qalyubia Governorates, and to the west is the Beheira Governorate.

  • Marsa Alam City

    Hamata Islands (Qulaan Archipelago) in Marsa Alam

    Each reserve has several sectors. In Wadi El Gemal Reserve, there is one of the natural areas called the Hamata area or Hamata sector in Wadi El Gemal Reserve. Its sectors are the perfect and most ecological, land and water, and host countless animals and plants found in the oceans and on the land.

Giza - Ancient History Encyclopedia

Details about Giza City

  • 05 16, 2023

Ancient History Encyclopedia

To the earliest times ever goes back the history of Giza governorate. It contains ruins from Memphis, first capital of the Egyptian state after King Narmer unified it. In Giza were built three famous Pyramids known as one of seven wonders in antiquity. Even after capital was moved to Thebes (Luxor), this Governorate had remained point of convergence between north and south Egypt. Giza Governorate ranks seventh among cities most beautiful in the world with numerous monuments, museums and tourist zones found there.

The center of Giza Governorate is situated on west bank except for two centers located at east bank; El Saff and Atfih are these two centers. To the west lies the New Valley Governorate while Al Beheira, Menoufia and Alexandria border it in northern region whereas its southern part borders Fayoum and Beni Souef.

The Giza Governorate is a place where various historic eras’ ancient and modern monuments are present, such as: the place of The Great Egyptian Museum which lies within the vicinity of the Pyramids of Giza; it is also referred to as the world’s largest museum devoted to monuments, occupying117 feddans in area and having more than 100,000 archaeological items dating back to Pharaonic, Greek, Roman times.

Construction work at the museum has so far been completed in two phases while the last phase is ongoing. The official opening ceremony for this museum is scheduled for November 2022. Among other attractions, tourists will get a chance to visit Place de l'Obélisque where the first hanging obelisk ever created will be on display and also “Pyramid Wall” – a wall that has stones covered with triangles signifying pyramids on it. The main hall which harbors Ramses II statue can be accessed via its front.

Sphinx is known to be the oldest large sculpture in existence standing at a height of 20 meters with length and width measuring 73.5 meters and 19.3 meters respectively; it takes on the form of a human’s head merged into that of a lion’s body symbolizing mythology both in its physicality as well as conceptually. It was probably made out of limestone taken from nearby quarries later coated in multiple colors of paint when completed sometime between reign of Pharaoh Khephren (2558 BC - 2532 BC), there are some traces left around one of these ears demonstrating that they were once there.

The Giza Pyramids, the famous three pyramids of Khufu, Khephren and Mykerinos, the Sphinx, a lot of smaller pyramids and tombs, a workers' village and an industrial complex for people who constructed them are located on the Giza plateau. The Egyptians in 2,600 BC built the pyramids which is an architectural strange that shows Egypt's grandeur. The ancient Egyptians used to construct pyramids for their royal families as tombs. Among all these pyramids, Pyramid of Cheops is the greatest in size and one of the leading tourist destinations.

Dr Hassan Ragab established this village in 1984 with a dream of creating a museum with real people attired in pharaonic clothes symbolizing ancient Egyptian life type as well as some small models of certain old temples. Twelve museums are found within the village focusing on different aspects of both ancient and modern Egypt's evolution.

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Egypt Tours FAQ

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Giza City, located near Cairo, is most famous for being home to the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While the pyramids are the primary attraction, there are several exciting tours and experiences you can enjoy in and around Giza City:

The Great Pyramids of Giza: A visit to the pyramids is a must. Explore the Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure and marvel at these ancient architectural wonders. You can also enter some of the pyramids and explore the inner chambers.

Sphinx: Adjacent to the pyramids, the Sphinx is an iconic symbol of Egypt. This colossal statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh is a remarkable sight.

Sound and Light Show: Experience the pyramids and the Sphinx in a different light with the evening sound and light show, where historical stories are narrated using light and sound effects.

Camel and horseback riding: Enjoy a camel or horseback ride around the pyramids' complex. It's a fun way to explore the area and take in the breathtaking views.

Solar Boat Museum: Visit the Solar Boat Museum near the Great Pyramid, where you can see the reconstructed solar boat of Pharaoh Khufu, which was buried near his pyramid.

Giza Plateau: Explore the surrounding Giza Plateau, where you can find smaller pyramids, ancient tombs, and ruins. Some of these sites are less crowded and offer a more peaceful atmosphere.

Saqqara: While not in Giza City itself, the Saqqara Necropolis is nearby and home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the world's oldest large-scale cut-stone construction.

Memphis: Visit the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II and other artifacts at the open-air museum.

Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Though not in Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.

Felucca Ride on the Nile: Take a relaxing boat ride on the Nile River to enjoy the scenic views of Cairo and Giza from the water.

Local Markets: Explore local markets and bazaars to shop for souvenirs, spices, textiles, and traditional Egyptian handicrafts.

Culinary Tours: Savor Egyptian cuisine by trying local dishes and street food. Don't forget to try traditional Egyptian dishes like koshari and falafel.

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