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.