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  • Nubian Heritage Egypt | Nubian History and Culture  | The cultures of Nubia | Nubian lifestyle

    Nubian History and Culture

    It is hard not to fall in love with the history of the Nubians, who are still vibrant and practicing their traditional customs and culture 50 years after being displaced, with hundreds of villages submerged under Lake Nasser.

  • Spices from Egypt | Herbal Medicine in Ancient Egypt

    Traditional ancient Egyptian medicine

    The Egyptian doctor in the Pharaonic era, and later, enjoyed a high status; he was regarded with reverence and respect. They combined knowledge of religious texts, rituals, and medicines, and were knowledgeable and experienced, and considered themselves intermediaries between the patient and the healing god. Ancient Egypt had doctors distributed among various institutions, including the pharaonic court, government, and army. The palace doctor treated the pharaoh and his family, with the pharaoh's doctor being the most famous and skilled scientist.

  • Egyptian Cotton | the Best in the World

    Egyptian Cotton | Long staple cotton

    Egyptian cotton is a member of the marshmallow family of cotton varieties. Cultivated since ancient times, it gained particular popularity and usage in the 19th century with the development of a long-fibered variety. Other names for it include Pima cotton, Sea Island cotton, and long staple cotton.

  • Taco Day

    National Crunchy Taco Day

    The fried corn tortilla taco shell gained popularity due to Taco Bell's creator Glen Bell, and many taco chains began frying corn tortillas there as a result. Although tocos are now available in trucks in a variety of formats, the classic gringo taco still consists of ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, exactly like mom used to make.

  • Oriental Carpet School in Egypt

    Handmade Carpet Making

    The carpet industry, dating back to ancient times, began with manual weaving of various colors and designs using needles and thread. Today, it has evolved with the use of special machines with hundreds of needles, producing large quantities of carpets quickly and efficiently. The industry also uses dyeing processes to create distinctive colors in the carpets.

  • Ancient Egyptian Pottery

    The Potter in ancient Egypt

    Ancient Egyptians excelled in shaping pots and carrying utensils due to their abundant raw materials, particularly silt from the Nile, which made this a primary skill for mankind during their time. This skill was crucial for daily activities and everyday use. Egyptians used clay pottery to create utensils, mold containers, and cups, as well as craft masarajs, tools for illuminating places. A masaraj is an oil-containing flat pot with a salt sprinkle, wick, and salt. The initial production was hand-made, and some masarajs were decorated with glaze before use or reused. The nozzle was not used in the design of the masaraj.

Taba | Things to do in Taba

Things to do in Taba

  • 05 16, 2023

 Taba is a city located in Egypt, governed by the South Sinai Governorate. It is strategically positioned at the northern edge of the Gulf of Aqaba, bordered by a mountain range and the eastern Taba plateaus on one side, while the Gulf of Aqaba's waters lie on the other. The city has an approximate population of 3,000 inhabitants and covers an area of about 508.8 acres, situated 240 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh. It is particularly notable for being the busiest border crossing point in Egypt.

Visitors to Egypt have the chance to enjoy its beautiful white sandy beaches, abundant sunshine, clear blue waters, and warm climate along the Red Sea. Day trips from Hurghada, the nearest city with air travel connections to Luxor, provide opportunities to discover the archaeological treasures of ancient Egypt through Luxor day tours. Sharm El-Sheikh is one of the best places to experience the stunning beaches, offering exceptional coastal experiences and renowned luxury tours.

The city boasts several important tourist attractions, including the Flag Platform, which serves as a memorial for the raising of the Egyptian flag in Taba on March 19, 1989. Additionally, a traditional Bedouin village has been established, comprising 198 Bedouin homes, a school, a health unit, and 60 shops and youth centers, all designed to support the Bedouin communities, particularly those from Wadi Al-Marakh, with an investment of around 50 million pounds. Moreover, the Taba Museum plays a vital role in safeguarding the city's history, featuring three halls that house over 700 artifacts, which narrate the lives of the people of South Sinai from the Pharaonic era to modern times.

Until recently, the primary significant structures in this region, apart from the border guards, consisted of a bus station and a Hilton hotel located near the border. Currently, Taba has evolved to feature several cafes, restaurants, and a hotel; however, most visitors primarily transit between Egypt and Israel.

Taba

Pharaoh Island is situated 10 kilometers from the city of Aqaba in Jordan and merely 30 meters from the Sinai beach. It is the site of the ancient castle of Salah al-Din, which was established by the leader Salah al-Din in 1171 AD to defend against Crusader invasions and protect the Egyptian pilgrimage route through Sinai. In 1182 AD, Prince Arnat, the lord of Karak Fort, laid siege to the island with the intention of blocking the Red Sea for Muslims and monopolizing trade routes to the Far East and the Indian Ocean by capturing Ayla (modern-day Aqaba) to the north and Aden to the south. The courageous Abu Bakr bin Ayoub resisted him under the orders of his brother Salah al-Din, in preparation for the Battle of Hattin. The castle includes defensive structures, a weapons manufacturing facility, a war council room, accommodations for soldiers, a baking oven, grain storage, a steam bath, water reservoirs, and a mosque built by Prince Husamuddin Bajil bin Hamdan. Constructed from granite firestone sourced from the hill on which it stands, the castle is an extraordinary historical site. I encourage all tourists to ask any questions, as I am your guide specializing in Egyptology and am present on Egyptian soil.

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 Egypt has many historical sites that you can visit and enjoy. In this small town, you can try more than the activities that you do on Sharm El Sheikh day tours despite the difference in the area. As Sharm El Sheikh is at the top of Red sea tours, Taba is quieter than Sharm El Sheikh. They called it the city of royals due to its luxury tours in Egypt.

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