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    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.

Egypt Pyramids

What You Need to Know About How the Great Pyramids Were Built?

  • 05 16, 2023

The question of how the pyramids in Egypt were built still doesn't have a completely clear answer. One of the most convincing theories is that the Egyptians used a ramp made of brick, earth, and sand that wrapped around the pyramid and grew taller as construction progressed. Large stone blocks were then pulled up using sledges, rollers, and levers. Ancient Greek historian Herodotus claimed that the Great Pyramid took 20 years to build and you can find out with our Egypt Travel Packages required 100,000 workers. This seems plausible if we consider that these workers, mostly farmers, would have been available during the flood season when there wasn’t much work to do in the fields. However, you can see it with us in Egypt Day Tours and by the late 20th century, archaeologists found evidence suggesting a smaller, more permanent workforce of around 20,000 workers, supported by bakers, physicians, priests, and others, could have handled the job. 

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The famous ancient wonder located in Egypt is the Great Pyramid of Giza, often simply referred to as the Pyramids of Giza. The Great Pyramid is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is renowned for its historical and architectural significance.

Key facts about the Great Pyramid of Giza:

Location: The Great Pyramid is situated on the Giza Plateau, just outside the modern city of Cairo, Egypt.

Construction: It was built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, around 2580–2560 BC, for the Pharaoh Khufu (also known as Cheops). It is the largest and oldest of the three pyramids at Giza.

Architecture: The Great Pyramid originally stood at approximately 146.6 meters (481 feet) but is slightly shorter today due to the loss of its outer casing stones. It was constructed using an estimated 2.3 million limestone and granite blocks with precise alignment and symmetry.

Purpose: The exact purpose of the Great Pyramid remains a subject of debate among scholars, but it is believed to have served as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu. Its internal chambers include a burial chamber and various passageways.

Architectural Achievement: The construction techniques used to build the Great Pyramid are still a topic of study and fascination. The precision of its alignment and the massive scale of the project have long been admired.

Tourism: Today, the Great Pyramid, along with the other pyramids at Giza and the nearby Sphinx, is a major tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world who come to marvel at its ancient grandeur and historical significance.

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