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  • 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.

  • See Nile River Tourist Attractions

    Best Things to Do in Nile River

    The Nile’s tourism potential is excessive; from southern Egypt and all the way to the northern regions, The Nile River makes some of the most pleasant tourist places in Cairo on the Nile, for Egyptian dwellers and even the visitors, who traveled to Egypt for the pleasures of the country and people.

  • The Monastery of El Suryan

    The Monastery of El Suryan | Deir Al-Surian Cairo Attractions

    The Monastery of the Virgin Mary the Syrian is considered one of the oldest monasteries in the history of the church, dating back to approximately the fifth century AD, as various sources indicate. The old fortress is located to the right of the entrance to the monastery, although it has been restored.

  • 10 Most Popular Egyptian Dishes

    Traditional Egyptian food

    Each Arab country has its own character, and Egypt is one of the most famous countries for food. Egyptians are known for their love of food, so they excelled in making dishes and inventing new things. The most famous Egyptian dishes are falafel, koshari, stuffed vegetables of all kinds, and molokhia.

  • Dolphin House Reef

    Dolphin House Marsa Allam

    Wadi El Gemal Nature Reserve in Marsa Alam is taking several measures to preserve the lives of Red Sea dolphins, which are a national treasure and a source of attraction and tourist income for diving and snorkeling, and to generate financial income for the state by collecting visit fees.

Egyptian Goddess

Facts about The Egyptian goddess Isis

  • 05 16, 2023

Isis was one of the most famous goddesses in Egyptian history. It was believed that Isis was guiding the dead to the afterlife, as she helped Osiris. She was considered the divine mother of the pharaoh, who was likened to her son Horus. Her maternal assistance was represented in the healing of common people from any pain or diseases. Besides, in the "Pyramid Texts", Isis is mentioned for the first time in history, in what is known as funerary texts of the pyramids. She is mentioned for being obedient to her husband, and a caring mother. Come to Egypt and seize the opportunity to discover the wonderous pyramids and choose another tour from Cairo Day Tours to have an exceptional vacation.

 

 

Upper Egypt, especially Aswan includes many temples of Isis such as the Temple of Abydos located between the cities of Girga and Nag Hammadi.  It is the oldest temple of Isis, as it was built before the construction of the pyramids. It is believed that it contains the burial place of Osiris, as well as the Temple of Qift and the famous Temple of Philae-on-Philae Island, you can discover these beautiful and gorgeous temples during your Nile Cruise Tours or through a Tours of Aswan Day Tours to learn more and more about the goddess Isis. Contact Cairo Top Tours and tailor your itinerary or choose from Egypt Classic Tours itineraries according to your preferences.

 

Let’s discover how the worshipping of Isis spread out in the whole world. The Egyptian sailors traveled across the Mediterranean to trade, carrying with them rituals and beliefs in Isis: They transferred their knowledge and rituals to the European world. Isis was the perfect goddess, as it displays a perfect picture of the charming woman, the faithful wife, and the nurturing mother.

 

 Moreover, Isis worshipping spread out not only in the Middle East, but also in ancient London, where relics belonging to a temple dedicated to the goddess Isis were found, making London the only British city to prove the existence of Isis, and there are other cities in France and Germany where similar artifacts were found. Explore the Egyptian temples of Isis during your vacation in Egypt Easter Tours with our professional team. 

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Goddess Isis is one of the most prominent deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. She is considered the goddess of fertility, motherhood, magic, and wisdom. Isis was highly revered and worshipped throughout ancient Egypt.

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