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  • Egypt Aswan Governorate Aswan

    Aswan Governerate in Egypt

    One of Egypt's southern governorates is Aswan Governorate. The city of Aswan serves as its capital. At a latitude of 22 north of the equator (also known as the Tropic of Cancer), it is bounded to the north by the Qena Governorate, to the east by the Red Sea Governorate, to the west by the New Valley Governorate, and to the south by the Republic of Sudan.

  • Things to Do in Luxor

    Luxor Governorate Egypt

    The capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt is Luxor City, which was once known as "Thebes City" because it served as Egypt's capital during the Pharaonic era. It is situated in the South Upper Egypt region, approximately 670 kilometers from the capital Cairo from the south. It is bordered on the north by Qena Governorate, on the south by Aswan Governorate, on the east by Red Sea Governorate, and on the west by New Valley Governorate.

  • kafr El Sheikh Governorate | kafr El Sheikh Governorate History

    History of kafr El Sheikh Governorate

    Kafr El Sheikh Governorate is an Egyptian governorate, located in the northernmost part of Egypt in the Nile Delta, with Kafr El Sheikh as its capital. It had a population of 3,172,753 in 2015 and an area of 3,748 km². Its entire area is located north of the delta and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The main economic activity of the residents of the governorate is agriculture and fishing, especially the southern lands of the governorate and the lands overlooking the Nile River - Rosetta Branch.

  • Egypt's New Administrative Capital City

    Egypt's New Administrative Capital

    The New Administrative Capital is located between the Cairo-Suez and Cairo-Ain Sokhna roads, 60 km from Cairo and the same distance from Ain Sokhna and Suez. The New Administrative Capital is located on the border of Badr City, in the area between the Cairo-Suez and Cairo-Ain Sokhna roads, just after New Cairo, Mostakbal City and Madinaty.

  • Historical Importance of Al Gharbia

    Al Gharbia Governorate

    Gharbia Governorate is one of the governorates full of archaeological sites, whether they are places or facilities (mosques, churches), as the governorate is a destination for visitors to these places throughout the year, whether they are Egyptians from the different governorates.

  • Marsa Alam City

    Hamata Islands (Qulaan Archipelago) in Marsa Alam

    The Hamata area, south of Marsa Alam in the Red Sea, is one of the most important parts of the Wadi El Gemal Reserve, whether in the desert or the sea. It was named after the sorrel plant, which was distorted to Hamata.

top tour Alexandria National Museum

  • 05 16, 2023

The Alexandria National Museum is a prominent museum located in Alexandria, Egypt. It is situated in a restored Italian-style palace called the Al-Saad Bassili Pasha Palace, which was built in the early 20th century. The museum was officially inaugurated in 2003 and is dedicated to showcasing the history and culture of Alexandria and its surroundings.

Here are some key highlights and features of the Alexandria National Museum:

Exhibits: The museum houses a rich collection of artifacts that span various periods of Egyptian history, including Pharaonic, Graeco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic eras. Exhibits include statues, pottery, jewelry, coins, and other objects that provide insights into the cultural heritage of the region.

Palace Architecture: Visitors can appreciate the architectural beauty of the Al-Saad Bassili Pasha Palace itself, which serves as an elegant backdrop to the museum's exhibits. The palace's design reflects a blend of European and Moorish influences, typical of early 20th-century architecture in Egypt.

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