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  • Al-Hakim be Aamr Ellah Mosque

    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.

  • Al Qusayr, Egypt | Al Quseir history

    Historical Background | Quseir Town

    The city of Al-Qusair is located on the western shore of the Red Sea in Egypt, 140 km south of Hurghada, and one of the most important villages of the city is Hamrawin village, with an area of 7,636 km², while its population is 50,023 people. Al-Qusayr, named after a fort that protected the nation during ancient Pharaonic, Roman, and other empires, was a hub for gold procurement by Pharaohs. Built by Sultan Selim I during the Ottoman period, the fortress remains intact.

adrenaline activities in Egypt

Details about Egypt Flyboard | Egypt Adrenaline Activities | Egypt Sandboarding Information

  • 05 16, 2023

Egypt is well known for its ancient world treasures and breathtaking landscapes, but it also offers a wide range of high-risk adventures for adrenaline junkies. You've come to the right location whether you want to feel the rush of soaring over the lake on a jet-powered board or tumbling down massive sand dunes; Egypt's varied terrain provides the perfect backdrop for an exciting adventure. Two of the most thrilling sports are examined in this article: flyboarding and sandboarding.

Egypt's Sandboarding 

Take a Ride on the Waves of the Desert. In Egypt, sandboarding offers the exhilaration of snowboarding combined with the distinctive desert environment. Imagine yourself zooming down the massive sand dunes on the desert's golden slopes, the enormous horizon in front of you. It's a thrilling way to take in the majesty and beauty of the desert. 

Best Places to Sandboard :

  1. White Desert
  2. Sinai Peninsula
  3. Siwa Oasis: This is a top spot for sandboarding, known for its breathtaking dunes and serene desert environment.

Egypt Flyboarding

Try flyboarding in Egypt if you're looking for an exhilarating experience. You may rise above the water, hover, and execute amazing aerial maneuvers with this modern water sport, giving you the impression that you are flying.

Top Flyboarding Locations

  1. Hurghada: A popular resort town on the Red Sea coast, Hurghada offers clear waters and excellent conditions for flyboarding.
  2. Sharm El Sheikh: Known for its stunning marine environment, Sharm El Sheikh provides fantastic flyboarding opportunities with breathtaking views.
  3. El Gouna: Located just north of Hurghada, El Gouna is a picturesque destination with prime flyboarding spots.
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Just a hundred kilometers from the Egyptian capital, Cairo, it embraces vast stretches of sand dunes and one of Egypt's largest natural lakes, making it an address for sand skiing in the country. You have to go to the desert to discover what is considered the best sand dune site in the world because of its rich, deep dunes, some of which reach 140 meters in height. The scenery in the desert is breathtaking. The expanse surrounds you on all sides as you ski. You can head for the sands of the Pacific Ocean while skiing, whether you're on the Cairo Top Tours camp, sandboarding tours in Egypt or day trips in Egypt, as long as you're accompanied by a professional guide. The dunes vary in shape and size to suit everyone. One of the best places and dunes for sand skiing in the Arab world is the large sand sea near the Siwa oasis in the Western Desert, the Qattaniah dunes on the road to the Bahariya oasis.

 

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