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  • Aqsunqur Mosque Cairo

    Mosque of Amir Aqsunqur

    The mosque in Cairo, Egypt, was constructed between 1346 and 1347 by Prince Aq Sangar, a builder of Sultaniyah buildings. He is credited with the Aq Sangar Bridge on the Great Bay and built a magnificent house and two bathrooms on the Nasiriyah pond. Sangar was among the Ushaqiyah during King Al-Nasser Muhammad bin Qalawun's early days.

  • Al-Hakim be Aamr Ellah Mosque

    Mosque of al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah

    A millennium ago, Fatimid Cairo's oldest and largest mosque was built. In 989, Fatimid caliph Al-Aziz Billah realized the mosque could not accommodate more worshippers and scholars. He planned a new mosque, which was completed by the 6th Fatimid caliph, Al-Hakim Amr Allah. The mosque was inaugurated in 1012 AD and named after the ruler. In 1013 AD, the ruler issued a decision to turn the mosque into a “mosque” where jurisprudence is taught, to help the Al-Azhar Mosque to accommodate students and worshippers.

  • Visit Queen Nefertari’s Tomb

    Tomb of Queen Nefertari

    Nefertari's tomb is one of the creations of historical monuments built by the kings of the ancient Egyptian dynasties and became international archaeological attractions that are visited by tourists coming from different countries of the world to enjoy these interesting stories from inside the temples. Luxor's historical tombs, including "Nefertari's Tomb" No. 66 in the Valley of the Queens, are awe-inspiring. Discovered in 1904 by an Italian expedition, the tomb, which spans over 520 meters, features intricate inscriptions and colors, showcasing the love and devotion of King Ramses II.

  • tomb of Tutankhamun | Tutankhamun tomb discovery | king tut tomb pictures

    The discovery of King Tut's tomb

    The 18th Dynasty tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, is the only complete and undisturbed royal burial in the Valley of the Kings worldwide. On November 4, 1922, the sarcophagus of the Golden King was opened, and on February 16, 1923, British archaeologist Howard Carter entered his coffin room, which had never been accessed in over 3000 years of history. The tomb of Tutankhamun contained over 5000 artifacts.

  • the Virgin Mary’s tree.

    The Tree of Virgin Mary in Matareya

    The Virgin Mary's tree is one of the paths of the Holy Family, as it is located in the place where the Holy Family rested and became weak and frail. It is located in the far north of Cairo, near the obelisk of Senusret, and it can be reached from a street branching from Matrawy Street, which is the street of the Tree of Mary residences, where the tree is surrounded by a large wall and a beautiful garden in the middle of it.

  • Life History of Ahmed Ibn Tulun

    Life History of Ahmed Ibn Tulun

    Abu al-Abbas Ahmad bin Tulun, the prince of Egypt and founder of the Tulunid state in Egypt and the Levant, was born on September 20, 835, and is commemorated today as the birthday of the Abbasid state over Egypt. Ahmad ibn Tulun was born on September 20, 835 AD, from a slave girl named Qasim or Hashim, and his origins go back to the Turkish tribe of Taghzgar, although he was born in the city of Baghdad in Iraq, the capital of the caliphate at that time, and he is from a family that lived in Bukhara, and his father was known as Tulun.

Farafra Oasis in Egypt

Information about the beautiful Egyptian Oasis of El Farfara

  • 05 16, 2023

The Egyptian Oasis is not only different pieces of land in the desert, but it also has heavenly vibes. Farfra Oasis or the Oasis of Crystal is very famous for its unique geological and natural formations. It has unique formations of crystal between the sides of the desert that make you live a very different experience of Egypt Desert Safari Tours. Egypt provides you with rare adventures between its various destinations, while being in Farafra Oasis, you can discover the natural hot springs that many people believe that it has therapeutic properties that can heal many diseases while swimming in it. The ancient Egyptians considered the oasis one of the most beautiful and fertile oases in Egypt despite it being a small oasis comparing it to other oases in the western Egyptian Desert. 

 

 

El Farafra Oasis is rich in natural components like palms, olive trees, hot springs, crystal formations, and different shapes of rocks. You can discover all this beauty while discovering the Frafra Oasis and other Oases like Bahiriya Oasis, and Siwa Oasis through Egypt Christmas Tours with your family and friends. The Oasis is very famous for its capital which is Frafra Palace, you can explore another side of the oasis while visiting it which is the archeological sites and the Papyrus of the ancient Egyptian and Greek sculptures. The Egyptian Government makes reaching the oasis very safe and easy by the new developments. Despite the oasis being isolated, now it's one of the top visited destinations from Egypt Tours to relax and chill having different vibes.

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Farafra is an exceptional oasis, the most isolated oasis in the New Caledonia valley. It is famous for its deep-rooted traditions and customs. The oldest part of the village lies at the foot of a hill, near palm groves surrounded by palm trees, close to hot sulfur springs and Lake Mufid. The oasis is surrounded by various natural springs and a large number of palm and olive trees.

Yes, there are good healthcare services available in the Farafra area in Egypt, including hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.

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