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Yes, the Grand Egyptian Museum is officially open for visitors. Come and explore the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic treasures, from the majestic statues to the dazzling artifacts of ancient Egypt. Your unforgettable journey into history starts here.
In the case of cancellation of the trip by the customer, based on the start dates of the trip, the following costs will be charged:
15% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from the booking date up to 61 days before the start date of the trip
25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
35% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation 30 to 15 days before the start date of the trip
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The Ptolemies were a Macedonian family that arrived in Egypt following Alexander the Great's death in 323 BC. Ptolemy I established himself as Egypt's pharaoh in 305 BC, marking the start of the Ptolemaic era.
Information about The Ptolemaic Era in Egypt
It is reported that Egypt suffered a great deal before Ptolama came to it; It was under the hostile Persian occupation, which ridiculed Egypt's religions, desecrated its temples, invalidated its religious rites, and used force to impose its religion on Egyptians.
The Ptolameh demonstrated their respect for ancient Egyptian religions, paid attention to Egypt and its strategic position, and lived in its cities, especially the city of Alexandria; They have made it one of the world's most important commercial cities and have become a prestigious scientific beacon; This is because students of science from all corners of the globe went to their schools and libraries.
Although Ptolemy simply used the title "satrap of Egypt," his 311 bce hieroglyphic Satrap stela demonstrates a level of confidence that goes beyond his viceregal role.
Ptolemy's lineage continued to rule Egypt until Cleopatra VII passed away on August 12, 30 bce. Following Alexander's demise and the challenges faced by his successors, other kingdoms came to be. It was the most powerful politically and culturally for the most of the following 300 years, the wealthiest, and the last to come under direct Roman rule.The Ptolemaic monarchy in Egypt established a pattern for other Hellenistic kingdoms in many ways. This pattern resulted from the Greeks and Macedonians realizing that they needed to control Egypt, its people, and its resources while also firmly directing Egypt's power toward the Mediterranean region, which was steadily becoming more and more Hellenized.
After the Romans overthrew the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC, Queen Cleopatra VII committed suicide and her son Ptolemy Caesarion XV was murdered, marking the tragic end of Ptolemaic authority in Egypt.
