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    The mosque named “The Blue Mosque” is a pleasant decoration of the mosques in the Darb al-Ahmar neighborhood and because of this has 4 four other names called the Ibrahim Aga Mustafizan Mosque, Aq Sankar, al-Nour mosque and The Blue mosque which is how it is famously known to the local people. Prince Aq Sankar Al-Salhadar, a Mamluk, established a mosque in 1347. The design, construction, and architect remain mysterious, yet its beauty and stylish features remain impressive.

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    Mosque of al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah

    Al-Hakim Amr Allah Mosque, located on Al-Moez Street in Old Cairo, is a prominent Fatimid landmark and the fourth oldest surviving mosque in Egypt. Built in 380 AH during Al-Aziz Billah's reign, it was completed by his son in 403 AH (1012-1013 AD), making it the second largest mosque in Cairo after Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque. The mosque's name was attributed to him. The mosque, measuring 12005 meters in length and 113 meters in width, has two minarets at its sea front, surrounded by pyramid-shaped bases. The upper cubes are slightly backwards, and an octagonal minaret protrudes from each of the upper cubes.

  • Visit Queen Nefertari’s Tomb

    Tomb of Queen Nefertari

    There were also the great queens of the New Kingdom (1550-1090 BC) Nefertiti, the wife of Akhenaten (1371-1355 BC), and Nefertari, one of the celebrated eight wives of Ramses II (c. 1279-c. 1213 BC). While Nefertiti is more popular for the exquisite portrait bust of her that is located in Berlin, Nefertari is famous mostly for her large burial site situated in the Valley of the Queens.

  • tomb of Tutankhamun | Tutankhamun tomb discovery | king tut tomb pictures

    Tomb of Tutankhamun

    The Valley of the Kings, located on the Nile River's west bank near Thebes, served as a cemetery for pharaohs during the New Kingdom of Ancient Egyptians from 1539 to 1075 BC. The 20,000 square meter rocky valley houses 27 royal tombs from the 18th, 19th, and 20th Egyptian dynasties, which have been discovered to this day. Pharaoh Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was the last Eighteenth Dynasty Pharaoh from 1334 to 1325 B.C. He is famous for his intact tomb and treasures, unmarked grave, and premature death due to broken bones. His minister married his widow after his death.

  • the Virgin Mary’s tree.

    The Tree of Virgin Mary in Matareya

    The Coptic Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast of the Entry of the Holy Family into Egypt, a minor liturgical feast. It commemorates St. Joseph the Carpenter's obedience to an angel's command to take the child and his mother to Egypt, marking the entry of the Holy Family into the land of Egypt. The prayers begin on the eve of the liturgical day. The Maryam Tree Mazar, a significant tourist attraction in Egypt, is home to the Holy Family and has undergone significant development and renovations to maintain its historical significance.

  • Biography of Ahmad ibn Tulun

    Biography of Ahmad ibn Tulun

    Ahmad ibn Tulun's Turkish roots trace back to his father, who was a slave of Noah ibn Asad, the governor of Bukhara. Asad freed him, and Caliph Al-Ma'mun admired him. He was enrolled in the caliphate court and eventually became the head of the caliph's guard. Ahmad bin Tulun, born on September 20, 835 AD, in Baghdad, the capital of the caliphate, was well-cared for by his father, who taught him military arts, jurisprudence, hadith, and hadith, and encouraged him to learn from scholars and read the Qur'an.

Ancient Egyptian Civilization

Facts about Ancient Egyptian Civilization

  • 05 16, 2023

Facts about Ancient Egyptian Civilization

One famous reference to civilization is from ancient Egypt with their pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, tombs etc., which prevailed for over three millennia. Yet how did it affect societies in general? The story behind the rise and fall of this civilization spans through a period lasting almost three thousand years (circa 3100 BC – 332 BC) during which Egypt dominated the Mediterranean as well as parts of the Middle East.

From famous pyramids to military conquests of New Kingdom Egypt’s grandeur has always fascinated archaeologists and historians for it has created its very own passionate study; Egyptology. The numerous records depicting ancient Egypt comprise mainly of: monuments and artefacts from the society’s past that were recovered or preserved in various sites across Egypt.

With its agricultural population dependent on the Nile River's yearly flooding, ancient Egypt may be viewed as an oasis in the northeast African desert. The lush floodplains of the Nile Valley, which served as Egypt's sole transportation route, provided the majority of the nation's riches. 

Cereal crops, particularly wheat and barley, were the main focus of agriculture. Predicting the timing of the flood ensured the fertility of the land as this made crop yields high. Large surpluses could be stored because to this productivity, and agriculture was the major source of wealth for Egypt, the largest kingdom in the ancient Middle East up to the rise of the great empires in the first millennium BC.

Hieroglyphic language, the earliest stage in language history, began around 2600 BC with the Old Kingdom era and continued until 2100 BC. Famous pyramid inscriptions were recorded according to this phase's grammar and spelling.

The Egyptian language in the Middle Ages, which began around 2100 BC and lasted for about 500 years, is considered the most complete form of the ancient Egyptian language. This stage marked the peak of linguistic eloquence and produced the most remarkable Egyptian literature, making it the ideal starting point for modern Egyptian language learning.

The Egyptian language, known as 'the Egyptian language in the late era', replaced the Middle Age language stage after 1600 B.C. and remained in use until 600 B.C., incorporating foreign vocabulary in commercial documents. The demotic stage, an advanced language stage in Late Antiquity, emerged around the eighth century BC and remained in use until the fifth century AD.

Coptic writing, the final stage of ancient Egyptian language, emerged in the third century BC and remained the primary communication method among Egyptians for over a thousand years.  In Egyptian religion, the god of the creator and maker of things, patron of artisans, especially sculptors. Ptah was originally the local deity of Memphis, the capital of Egypt from the First Dynasty onwards. The political importance of Memphis caused the worship of Ptah to expand throughout Egypt. And some other deities.

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The Ancient Egyptian Civilization is known for its remarkable achievements in various fields, including architecture, mathematics, medicine, and art. They built incredible pyramids, developed advanced mathematical concepts, practiced early forms of medicine, and created stunning artworks and hieroglyphic writing.

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