Egypt offers an overwhelming experience for those interested in history and culture, with opportunities to explore ancient mysteries, the Sahara desert, and magnificent structures like the pyramids of Giza. Two especially impressive monuments are the Temples of Abu Simbel, relocated in the 1960s to save them from being flooded, and the Temple of Luxor documenting Egyptian history from the 18th dynasty to the 14th century AD. The Giza plateau is also a must-see, home to the largest pyramid of Khufu and two other enormous pyramids, as well as the tombs of the pharaohs' wives and sisters.
2. Egypt as an
overwhelming
experience
Will without a doubt, any
soul curious, intrepid, and
avid for knowledge, the
idea of a visit to Egypt
delight you completely,
especially those with more
attachment to history and
cultural tourism. Perhaps
not attract you know the
mysteries and secrets of
the ancient Egyptian
civilization? Then the
experience of knowing the
Sahara desert or mute
against the magnificence
of the gigantic pyramids of
Giza make up the list of a
trip that will be
unforgettable.
3. Temples of Abu Simbel
World heritage of UNESCO
Prepare to be stunned before
the magnificence of
estostemplos. It is, without
doubt, one of the most
impressive monuments of the
world, and the second most
visited tourist place of Egypt,
estandolas piramidesde Giza
in the first set from the list.
The relocation of the temples, in the 1960s was an historic event.At that
time, lostemplosestaban under the threat of being submerged in the Lake
Nassercuando is construyola great dam. The Egyptian Government, with the
support of UNESCO, launched a global call to safeguard these colossal
monuments. The temples are despiezaroncon success were relocated to a
point 60 metres away on the cliff where they had been initially built.
4. The Temple of Luxor
Traces of Egyptian history
The Luxor Temple is a mustsee on any visit to Egypt, as
testimony continued in the
history of Egypt, beginning
with the dynasty XVIII of the
ancient Egypt until the 14th
century A.d., when a Mosque
complex was built to
commemorate Abu Al Haggag, responsible for the
Islamization of of the temples, in the 1960s was an historic event.At that time,
The relocation Luxor.
lostemplosestaban under the threat of being submerged in the Lake Nassercuando is
construyola great dam. The Egyptian Government, with the support of UNESCO,
launched a global call to safeguard these colossal monuments. The temples are
despiezaroncon success were relocated to a point 60 metres away on the cliff where they
had been initially built.
5. Giza plateau
Cradle of the last wonder that
endures
Known as the pyramid of Khufu, is
the largest complex pyramid: a
truly breathtaking view. It is one of
the seven wonders of the ancient
world and the only one that
endures today! Contemplating this
colossal structure, it is impossible
not to feel tiny...
The two smaller, but equally huge
Giza pyramids are those of Jafra
and Menkaure. A few steps to the
East, you will notice three small
(20 m high) mound of rubble:
pyramids of the Queens, the
tombs of the wives and sisters of
Khufu.