Facts About Ptolemy kings in Egypt from (VIIII - XII)

Name: Cairo Top Tours
Address: Egypt - Giza - Al-Ahram St.5th Hassan Said St. from Ahram St Giza P.O. Box 6, Egypt, EG
Telephone: +201022772955
Price range: 40$

Latest Articles

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.
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.
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

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.
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.
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.

Facts About Ptolemy kings in Egypt from (VIIII - XII)

05 16, 2023

Ptolemaic Kingdom

Ptolemy I Soter established a strong Hellenistic dynasty that ruled over the region from southern Syria to Cyrenaica and south to Nubia in 305, declaring himself Pharaoh of Egypt and founding the Ptolemaic Kingdom. As the kingdom's capital, Alexandria developed into a hub for Greek trade and culture.

To gain recognition from the native Egyptians, they called themselves the successors of the pharaohs. Later Ptolemies followed the ancient Egyptian custom of marrying their brothers, erected public monuments to themselves in Egyptian style and dress, and participated in Egyptian religious life. The Ptolemies suppressed local uprisings and fought foreign and civil wars, which ultimately caused the kingdom to fall and be annexed by Rome. Up until the Muslims conquered Egypt, Hellenistic culture thrived there throughout the Roman and Byzantine periods.

The last ruler that came from the royal family of Ptolemy was Cleopatra. With a desire to preserve the independence of Egypt, the last Ptolemaic king of the royal line Cleopatra was willing to ally herself with both Mark Anthony and Julius Caesar. Nevertheless, this did not stop the Ptolemaic dynasty from falling to the hands of its enemies led by Octavius, also known as Caesar Augustus, who defeated them in the Battle of Actium. In 30 BC, she opted to take her own life.

Share On Social Media:

Egypt Tours FAQ

Read top Egypt tours FAQs

Egypt is located in northern Africa, but some of its territories are also considered part of Asia. The climate in Egypt is predominantly desert, with hot temperatures in the spring and summer, and cooler weather during autumn and winter. The peak season for tourism in the country is between October and April, when the temperatures are mild and comfortable, allowing visitors to explore and experience everything Egypt has to offer.

;