The document summarizes the opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, Egypt in March 2012. It details the history and restoration of the 2,700 meter avenue lined with sculptures of sphinxes connecting Luxor and Karnak temples. The restoration project took nearly five years and unearthed artifacts along the avenue. The opening will allow visitors to experience the avenue and visit other nearby historical sites like Khonsu Temple and the tomb of King Mereneptah.
The document summarizes information about the Abu Simbel temples in Egypt. It describes:
1) The larger temple dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Ptah and Amun, featuring four large statues of Ramesses II.
2) The smaller temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari. Both temples were relocated in the 1960s when the Aswan High Dam was constructed.
3) The relocation project dismantled and reassembled the temples with funding from UNESCO and over 50 countries to avoid flooding from Lake Nasser.
Ramses II built the Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt between 1257-1237 BC to impress Egypt's southern neighbors and reinforce Egyptian religion in the region. The temple was dedicated to the Egyptian gods Ra-Harakhty, Ptah, and Amun. Over time, the temple was abandoned and covered by sand until its rediscovery in 1813. From 1964-1968, the entire temple was dismantled and reassembled at a new location 65 meters higher to protect it from rising waters created by the Aswan High Dam.
Basic Planning Principles Of Assyrian, Egyptian, Roman and Greek CitiesRajat Katarne
The document discusses cities and settlements during three ancient periods - Assyrian, Egyptian, and Roman.
For the Assyrian period, the emergence of Neo-Assyrians led to territorial expansion and new levels of urban development. Cities fell into three categories - continuously existing, re-founded, and new foundations. Regional planning shifted north for access to agricultural land and water supply. Cities featured a citadel with a temple-palace unit separated from the rest of the settlement.
During the Egyptian period, the city of Amarna was built as the new capital by Akhenaten for his Aten religion. It was laid out with residential and administrative areas, temples, and a workmen's village.
The document lists and briefly describes 17 wonders of the world from 2011-2012, including both man-made and natural sites. Some of the wonders mentioned are the Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico, Machu Picchu ruins in Peru, Petra archaeological site in Jordan, Taj Mahal mausoleum in India, Giza Pyramids in Egypt, Acropolis of Athens, Alhambra palace complex in Spain, Colosseum in Rome, Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines, Valley of Flowers in the Himalayas, Meteora stone monasteries in Greece, Tower of Hercules lighthouse in Spain, Sigiriya rock
Persian architecture has a history dating back to 5000 BC and reflects Iranian culture through different periods. It can be divided into four periods: prehistoric architecture before 700 BC; the Medes and Achaemenid Empires from 700 BC to 600 AD; Islamic architecture until 1500 AD; and contemporary architecture. Some notable structures from these periods include the ruins at Choga Zanbil from 1250 BC, palaces and temples from the Achaemenid Empire like at Pasargadae and Persepolis, and the refined architecture of the Safavid period exemplified by buildings in Isfahan. Key elements of Persian architecture that developed for hot climates include gardens, underground aqueducts known as qanats,
The document provides details about several historical sites throughout the Eastern Mediterranean region, including Istanbul, Rhodes, Jerusalem, Cairo, and Alexandria. It describes important architectural and archaeological features at locations like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Ephesus ruins, Pyramids of Giza, and Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria. The region's rich cultural history spanning ancient empires, religious sites, and artistic influences is on display through these historical landmarks.
The document provides an overview of an Ancient Wonders tour of Turkey that visits numerous historical sites. The tour includes stops in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Pergamon, Troy, and Gallipoli. At each location, there are 1-2 paragraphs describing the key historical sites and features such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, fairy chimneys and caves in Cappadocia, and ancient ruins in places like Ephesus and Pergamon.
The document discusses the diverse architecture found across Africa, from ancient structures like the Great Pyramids of Egypt to more modern styles. It covers architectural traditions in North, West, East, Central, Southern, and medieval Africa. Key points include the use of local materials like mud bricks, wood, and thatch in many regions. Monumental structures include Great Zimbabwe and various royal palaces and fortified cities across Africa.
The document summarizes information about the Abu Simbel temples in Egypt. It describes:
1) The larger temple dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Ptah and Amun, featuring four large statues of Ramesses II.
2) The smaller temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari. Both temples were relocated in the 1960s when the Aswan High Dam was constructed.
3) The relocation project dismantled and reassembled the temples with funding from UNESCO and over 50 countries to avoid flooding from Lake Nasser.
Ramses II built the Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt between 1257-1237 BC to impress Egypt's southern neighbors and reinforce Egyptian religion in the region. The temple was dedicated to the Egyptian gods Ra-Harakhty, Ptah, and Amun. Over time, the temple was abandoned and covered by sand until its rediscovery in 1813. From 1964-1968, the entire temple was dismantled and reassembled at a new location 65 meters higher to protect it from rising waters created by the Aswan High Dam.
Basic Planning Principles Of Assyrian, Egyptian, Roman and Greek CitiesRajat Katarne
The document discusses cities and settlements during three ancient periods - Assyrian, Egyptian, and Roman.
For the Assyrian period, the emergence of Neo-Assyrians led to territorial expansion and new levels of urban development. Cities fell into three categories - continuously existing, re-founded, and new foundations. Regional planning shifted north for access to agricultural land and water supply. Cities featured a citadel with a temple-palace unit separated from the rest of the settlement.
During the Egyptian period, the city of Amarna was built as the new capital by Akhenaten for his Aten religion. It was laid out with residential and administrative areas, temples, and a workmen's village.
The document lists and briefly describes 17 wonders of the world from 2011-2012, including both man-made and natural sites. Some of the wonders mentioned are the Great Wall of China, Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico, Machu Picchu ruins in Peru, Petra archaeological site in Jordan, Taj Mahal mausoleum in India, Giza Pyramids in Egypt, Acropolis of Athens, Alhambra palace complex in Spain, Colosseum in Rome, Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines, Valley of Flowers in the Himalayas, Meteora stone monasteries in Greece, Tower of Hercules lighthouse in Spain, Sigiriya rock
Persian architecture has a history dating back to 5000 BC and reflects Iranian culture through different periods. It can be divided into four periods: prehistoric architecture before 700 BC; the Medes and Achaemenid Empires from 700 BC to 600 AD; Islamic architecture until 1500 AD; and contemporary architecture. Some notable structures from these periods include the ruins at Choga Zanbil from 1250 BC, palaces and temples from the Achaemenid Empire like at Pasargadae and Persepolis, and the refined architecture of the Safavid period exemplified by buildings in Isfahan. Key elements of Persian architecture that developed for hot climates include gardens, underground aqueducts known as qanats,
The document provides details about several historical sites throughout the Eastern Mediterranean region, including Istanbul, Rhodes, Jerusalem, Cairo, and Alexandria. It describes important architectural and archaeological features at locations like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Ephesus ruins, Pyramids of Giza, and Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria. The region's rich cultural history spanning ancient empires, religious sites, and artistic influences is on display through these historical landmarks.
The document provides an overview of an Ancient Wonders tour of Turkey that visits numerous historical sites. The tour includes stops in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Pergamon, Troy, and Gallipoli. At each location, there are 1-2 paragraphs describing the key historical sites and features such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, fairy chimneys and caves in Cappadocia, and ancient ruins in places like Ephesus and Pergamon.
The document discusses the diverse architecture found across Africa, from ancient structures like the Great Pyramids of Egypt to more modern styles. It covers architectural traditions in North, West, East, Central, Southern, and medieval Africa. Key points include the use of local materials like mud bricks, wood, and thatch in many regions. Monumental structures include Great Zimbabwe and various royal palaces and fortified cities across Africa.
Historical monuments [ full information about world historical monuments]Arpit Meena
The document provides information about several historical monuments from around the world. It discusses the Taj Mahal in India, describing its construction and purpose as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal. It then briefly describes the Petra archaeological site in Jordan and its history dating back to ancient times. Finally, it mentions some key facts about Angkor Wat in Cambodia, which was constructed in the 12th century as a Hindu temple but later transformed into a Buddhist temple.
The Luxor Temple in Egypt was constructed over many decades by multiple pharaohs. Work began under Pharaoh Amenhotep III in 1390 BC and was later expanded by rulers such as Rameses II and Alexander the Great. The long construction period and additions from different leaders over time make Luxor Temple historically significant.
The temple has a rectangular shape built from stone with flat roofs supported by columns. Notable features include hundreds of human-headed statues lining the entrance and columns in the shape of papyrus buds. Wall carvings provide valuable historic context, such as scenes of military victories. The various structural elements and carvings collectively enhance understanding of the temple's role over centuries.
the salvation of abu simbel temples is explained in breif along with answering the question of how did this salvation affect its cultural and architectural value.
Athens grew organically from its focal point, the Acropolis. Over time, town planners sought to impose order through grid patterns, defining public spaces like the Agora, and linking Athens to the port of Piraeus. However, expansion in southern Athens remained more organic in nature. The city grew significantly from the 19th century onward through numerous planning revisions, with the population increasing from 4,000 to over 1 million in the 20th century.
The document discusses the archaeological site of Uruk in Iraq, including the White Temple built on top of the Anu Ziggurat between 3517-3358 BCE. It would have towered over the city and been visible from a great distance. Ziggurats were symbolic and political centers as representations of the gods. The White Temple was rectangular with rooms on either side and three entrances. It was entirely whitewashed inside and out. The document also discusses the later sites of Ur, including the Royal Graves dating between 2600-2000 BCE containing rich burials, artifacts like the Standard of Ur and Queen's Lyre, and the ziggurat of Ur built in 2100 BCE.
The Abu Simbel temples were carved out of rock during the 13th century BC reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II as a monument to himself and his queen after a major victory. The temples were threatened by the rising waters from the Aswan High Dam project, so between 1964-1968 an international effort relocated the massive structures over 200 meters back and 65 meters higher to save them. The temples originally served to impress upon and Egyptianize the local Nubian people, and their impressive statues and carvings commemorate Ramesses II and the Egyptian gods.
Things to do in luxor egypt top 10 tours and day tripsDebraPaine
Things to Do in Luxor Egypt | Explore Luxor Holidays Tours Packages & Discover Best Time and Places to Visit Sightseeing. Tourist Attractions. Activities.
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The Precinct of Amun-Re is located within the massive Karnak Temple Complex near Luxor, Egypt. It is dedicated to the principal god Amun and covers an area of around 250,000 square meters, containing many structures from different eras. The main temple structures are laid out along an east-west axis and include pylons, courtyards, obelisks, and halls from the New Kingdom period when the site was expanded. The complex is still undergoing excavation and restoration work today.
Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans for four centuries until 1853. It housed the imperial harem, treasury, and government administration. Now a museum, it offers tours of the lavish quarters used by the Sultans and their families. The Blue Mosque is known for its six minarets and beautiful interior tiles. Hagia Sophia was originally a church, later a mosque, and is now a museum featuring Byzantine Christian mosaics. The Basilica Cistern offered water storage for the Byzantine palace and features over 300 marble columns. Dolmabahce Palace served as the last royal residence and features French and Turkish architectural influences along the Bosphorus.
1. The document describes important periods and developments in ancient Egyptian history including the building of mastabas and pyramids during different dynasties.
2. It highlights several significant sites from these periods such as the Step Pyramid complex of Zoser and temples like Karnak which was expanded over centuries.
3. Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple at Der el-Bahari is mentioned for its terraced design and statues of Osiris located there.
The document discusses the Ishtar Gate in Babylon, which was built in 575 BC and was a major entranceway into the city decorated with enameled bricks depicting dragons and bulls. It provided visitors with their first impression of Babylon's grandeur. Most of the gate remains on display at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin after being excavated in the early 1900s. The dedication plaque left by King Nebuchadnezzar II who rebuilt Babylon describes the gate's purpose as allowing people to gaze upon it in wonder. However, the archaeological site suffered damage when US and Polish troops used it as a base after the 2003 Iraq invasion, though the gate fragments in Berlin allow its magnificence to still be
Aswan is the capital of Aswan Governorate in Egypt and is located on the east bank of the Nile River near the first cataract. It has historically been an important trade center and was known as "the country's gold" due to its wealth. Aswan has many historical and archaeological sites that attract tourists, including Philae Temples, Abu Simple Temple, and the High Dam. The climate is hot in the summer and mild in the winter.
The document summarizes the Luxor Temple in Egypt. It was built in 1400 BCE and dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple was the site of the annual Opet Festival, where a statue of Amun was paraded from Karnak Temple. It was expanded by later pharaohs including Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II. The temple architecture includes a large pylon, courtyards, and reliefs depicting the Opet Festival.
The document summarizes the layout and design of the temple of Luxor. It describes the 7 sections of the temple in order from the entrance to the inner sanctum. The spaces are designed to range from public to private, with the front sections like the Courtyard of Ramses II being open to the public and later sections like the Hypostyle Hall and Sanctuary reserved for priests and the pharaoh. The design creates a progression from brighter open spaces to darker more enclosed areas, reflecting the increasing privacy and religious significance.
The Orheiul Vechi museum complex consists of natural and man-made sites forming an exceptional landscape in Moldova. Within the complex are remnants of fortifications and settlements dating from the 10th century BC to the 19th century AD, including Thracian-Geto-Dacian walls, a 14th century medieval citadel, and traditional peasant houses. The complex provides a glimpse into the diverse history and cultures that have inhabited the region over millennia. Today it is an open-air museum conserving the area's archaeological treasures and architectural heritage.
Athens has been the centre of Greek civilization for some of 4,000 years. As the capital of modern Greece, it is still dominated by 5th-century-B.C.E. landmarks. Including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings such as the colonnaded Parthenon temple. But fear not you city break lovers; Athens is also a contemporary city, not uncommon for its nightlife hubs of Kolonaki, Psiri and Gazi that stay busy until dawn.
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The Dubai Opera House forms the centerpiece of Dubai's new downtown Opera district. Inspired by traditional Arabian dhows, the 2,000-seat multi-format theater can transform between a theater, concert hall, and flat floor event space. It is scheduled for completion in March 2016 near the Burj Khalifa and will feature pedestrian areas, parks and luxury developments. The Opera House aims to establish Dubai as a global arts hub and strengthen its cultural events season.
The document provides an overview of the history and culture of West Asia. It discusses how the region has been shaped by Arab, Turkish, and Persian influences. It outlines the origins and spread of Islam throughout West Asia in the 7th century. It also summarizes the various tribes and dynasties that ruled in the region, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Persians, and Arabs. The document further examines the key architectural features and styles of Islamic architecture, including its influences from Persian, Roman, Egyptian, and Byzantine traditions.
The document discusses various options for visualizing data on the web, including plugins like Java applets and Flash, as well as W3C standards like SVG, Canvas, jQuery SVG, Raphaël, Flot and Processing.js. It notes that plugins are generally not as standards compliant as W3C options and may not work across all browsers. The W3C options provide both vector and bitmap capabilities for visualizing data on the web.
Zerfass trends in translation technologiesascetlan
The document discusses trends in translation technology, including translation memory tools moving from desktop to online/web applications and integrating additional features like project management. It also covers translation memories and review processes moving online, the use of public translation memories, and translation tools integrating their own editing environments rather than relying on Word. Finally, it discusses terminology management and the relationship between translation memory and machine translation.
Historical monuments [ full information about world historical monuments]Arpit Meena
The document provides information about several historical monuments from around the world. It discusses the Taj Mahal in India, describing its construction and purpose as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal. It then briefly describes the Petra archaeological site in Jordan and its history dating back to ancient times. Finally, it mentions some key facts about Angkor Wat in Cambodia, which was constructed in the 12th century as a Hindu temple but later transformed into a Buddhist temple.
The Luxor Temple in Egypt was constructed over many decades by multiple pharaohs. Work began under Pharaoh Amenhotep III in 1390 BC and was later expanded by rulers such as Rameses II and Alexander the Great. The long construction period and additions from different leaders over time make Luxor Temple historically significant.
The temple has a rectangular shape built from stone with flat roofs supported by columns. Notable features include hundreds of human-headed statues lining the entrance and columns in the shape of papyrus buds. Wall carvings provide valuable historic context, such as scenes of military victories. The various structural elements and carvings collectively enhance understanding of the temple's role over centuries.
the salvation of abu simbel temples is explained in breif along with answering the question of how did this salvation affect its cultural and architectural value.
Athens grew organically from its focal point, the Acropolis. Over time, town planners sought to impose order through grid patterns, defining public spaces like the Agora, and linking Athens to the port of Piraeus. However, expansion in southern Athens remained more organic in nature. The city grew significantly from the 19th century onward through numerous planning revisions, with the population increasing from 4,000 to over 1 million in the 20th century.
The document discusses the archaeological site of Uruk in Iraq, including the White Temple built on top of the Anu Ziggurat between 3517-3358 BCE. It would have towered over the city and been visible from a great distance. Ziggurats were symbolic and political centers as representations of the gods. The White Temple was rectangular with rooms on either side and three entrances. It was entirely whitewashed inside and out. The document also discusses the later sites of Ur, including the Royal Graves dating between 2600-2000 BCE containing rich burials, artifacts like the Standard of Ur and Queen's Lyre, and the ziggurat of Ur built in 2100 BCE.
The Abu Simbel temples were carved out of rock during the 13th century BC reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II as a monument to himself and his queen after a major victory. The temples were threatened by the rising waters from the Aswan High Dam project, so between 1964-1968 an international effort relocated the massive structures over 200 meters back and 65 meters higher to save them. The temples originally served to impress upon and Egyptianize the local Nubian people, and their impressive statues and carvings commemorate Ramesses II and the Egyptian gods.
Things to do in luxor egypt top 10 tours and day tripsDebraPaine
Things to Do in Luxor Egypt | Explore Luxor Holidays Tours Packages & Discover Best Time and Places to Visit Sightseeing. Tourist Attractions. Activities.
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The Precinct of Amun-Re is located within the massive Karnak Temple Complex near Luxor, Egypt. It is dedicated to the principal god Amun and covers an area of around 250,000 square meters, containing many structures from different eras. The main temple structures are laid out along an east-west axis and include pylons, courtyards, obelisks, and halls from the New Kingdom period when the site was expanded. The complex is still undergoing excavation and restoration work today.
Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of Ottoman Sultans for four centuries until 1853. It housed the imperial harem, treasury, and government administration. Now a museum, it offers tours of the lavish quarters used by the Sultans and their families. The Blue Mosque is known for its six minarets and beautiful interior tiles. Hagia Sophia was originally a church, later a mosque, and is now a museum featuring Byzantine Christian mosaics. The Basilica Cistern offered water storage for the Byzantine palace and features over 300 marble columns. Dolmabahce Palace served as the last royal residence and features French and Turkish architectural influences along the Bosphorus.
1. The document describes important periods and developments in ancient Egyptian history including the building of mastabas and pyramids during different dynasties.
2. It highlights several significant sites from these periods such as the Step Pyramid complex of Zoser and temples like Karnak which was expanded over centuries.
3. Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple at Der el-Bahari is mentioned for its terraced design and statues of Osiris located there.
The document discusses the Ishtar Gate in Babylon, which was built in 575 BC and was a major entranceway into the city decorated with enameled bricks depicting dragons and bulls. It provided visitors with their first impression of Babylon's grandeur. Most of the gate remains on display at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin after being excavated in the early 1900s. The dedication plaque left by King Nebuchadnezzar II who rebuilt Babylon describes the gate's purpose as allowing people to gaze upon it in wonder. However, the archaeological site suffered damage when US and Polish troops used it as a base after the 2003 Iraq invasion, though the gate fragments in Berlin allow its magnificence to still be
Aswan is the capital of Aswan Governorate in Egypt and is located on the east bank of the Nile River near the first cataract. It has historically been an important trade center and was known as "the country's gold" due to its wealth. Aswan has many historical and archaeological sites that attract tourists, including Philae Temples, Abu Simple Temple, and the High Dam. The climate is hot in the summer and mild in the winter.
The document summarizes the Luxor Temple in Egypt. It was built in 1400 BCE and dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The temple was the site of the annual Opet Festival, where a statue of Amun was paraded from Karnak Temple. It was expanded by later pharaohs including Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II. The temple architecture includes a large pylon, courtyards, and reliefs depicting the Opet Festival.
The document summarizes the layout and design of the temple of Luxor. It describes the 7 sections of the temple in order from the entrance to the inner sanctum. The spaces are designed to range from public to private, with the front sections like the Courtyard of Ramses II being open to the public and later sections like the Hypostyle Hall and Sanctuary reserved for priests and the pharaoh. The design creates a progression from brighter open spaces to darker more enclosed areas, reflecting the increasing privacy and religious significance.
The Orheiul Vechi museum complex consists of natural and man-made sites forming an exceptional landscape in Moldova. Within the complex are remnants of fortifications and settlements dating from the 10th century BC to the 19th century AD, including Thracian-Geto-Dacian walls, a 14th century medieval citadel, and traditional peasant houses. The complex provides a glimpse into the diverse history and cultures that have inhabited the region over millennia. Today it is an open-air museum conserving the area's archaeological treasures and architectural heritage.
Athens has been the centre of Greek civilization for some of 4,000 years. As the capital of modern Greece, it is still dominated by 5th-century-B.C.E. landmarks. Including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings such as the colonnaded Parthenon temple. But fear not you city break lovers; Athens is also a contemporary city, not uncommon for its nightlife hubs of Kolonaki, Psiri and Gazi that stay busy until dawn.
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The Dubai Opera House forms the centerpiece of Dubai's new downtown Opera district. Inspired by traditional Arabian dhows, the 2,000-seat multi-format theater can transform between a theater, concert hall, and flat floor event space. It is scheduled for completion in March 2016 near the Burj Khalifa and will feature pedestrian areas, parks and luxury developments. The Opera House aims to establish Dubai as a global arts hub and strengthen its cultural events season.
The document provides an overview of the history and culture of West Asia. It discusses how the region has been shaped by Arab, Turkish, and Persian influences. It outlines the origins and spread of Islam throughout West Asia in the 7th century. It also summarizes the various tribes and dynasties that ruled in the region, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Persians, and Arabs. The document further examines the key architectural features and styles of Islamic architecture, including its influences from Persian, Roman, Egyptian, and Byzantine traditions.
The document discusses various options for visualizing data on the web, including plugins like Java applets and Flash, as well as W3C standards like SVG, Canvas, jQuery SVG, Raphaël, Flot and Processing.js. It notes that plugins are generally not as standards compliant as W3C options and may not work across all browsers. The W3C options provide both vector and bitmap capabilities for visualizing data on the web.
Zerfass trends in translation technologiesascetlan
The document discusses trends in translation technology, including translation memory tools moving from desktop to online/web applications and integrating additional features like project management. It also covers translation memories and review processes moving online, the use of public translation memories, and translation tools integrating their own editing environments rather than relying on Word. Finally, it discusses terminology management and the relationship between translation memory and machine translation.
Brief overview of the various types of machine translation, the benefits of using a machine translation solution; includes translation samples and resources.
Anyone who has worked long enough on the service provider side of the translation business knows that translation buyers typically only have two types of translation projects: the ones that are urgent and the ones that were due yesterday. As most commercial translation projects are closely linked to the effort of selling a product or service in international markets, the time required for translation can mean lost revenue due to the inability to generate sales in a given market. While many in our industry consider lengthy turnaround times for high-quality human translation a given, there are, in fact, many steps translation buyers can take to expedite the delivery of their most time-sensitive projects.
This document discusses cloud-based translation management systems and their advantages over traditional desktop systems. Some key benefits of cloud-based systems include not having to install any software, automatic updates, access from any device, and easy collaboration between translators through a centralized database. While early systems had issues like slow speeds, current cloud-based systems address these concerns by using high-performance cloud infrastructure. Overall, cloud-based systems provide a low-cost and convenient translation management solution.
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This document discusses the opportunities and challenges of augmented reality becoming the new computing platform. It notes that eyewear will become the delivery platform for AR, gestures and speech will replace mice and keyboards as inputs, and computing will rely on thin clients that sense information locally but receive data via the cloud. It then lists potential AR applications and raises questions around managing field of view, display overload, interruption overload, gestural standards, layer discovery protocols, infrastructure capacity, social conventions, privacy, policy issues, and augmenting in-person conversations.
The Egypt.travel website provides localized content in 14 languages to support 30 customizable market versions. It offers interactive tools like weather, currency conversion and maps. Content is organized into journeys by destination, product or experience. Each attraction is connected to other relevant content to promote cross-selling. The site aims to improve conversion through a trip planner and accommodation/activity suggestions in each city.
The document is a newsletter from the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority that discusses several upcoming events and folk music in Egypt. It announces that the World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean 2011 ceremony will take place in Sharm El Sheikh to recognize excellence in tourism. It also discusses the diversity of folk music styles across Egypt, stemming from its varied peoples, and how certain music centers in Cairo are helping to revive interest in traditional Egyptian folk music through regular performances.
Egypt will be the first Arab country to be hosted as the Country Partner at the ITB Berlin 2012 trade show from March 7-11. A comprehensive marketing strategy has been developed to promote Egypt's diverse tourism offerings to the large German and international audience. Egypt's pavilion will cover 2,526 square meters and feature displays of Egyptian culture and handicrafts. The event will launch Egypt's new tourism advertising campaign sending a message of peace and hospitality.
Eines der großen Geheimnisse Ägyptens ist das Mittelmeer mit seinem wundervollen blauem Himmel und den sehr sauberen Stränden. Es verbindet das historische, kulturelle Zentrum von Alexandria mit malerischen, an der Küste gelegenen Städten wie Rosetta und Marsa Matruh und führt durch einige brandneue Seebäder wie Porto Marina und Almaza Bay.
The document is the December 2011 issue of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority newsletter. It discusses various sites related to the journey of the Holy Family in Egypt, including El Zaraniq, Farme, Tel Basta, Mostorod, Belbeis, Meniet Sammanoud, Sakha Town, Wadi El Natroun, Deir El Garnous Maghagha, Al Ashmounein, Mount Qussqam, Al Bahnassa, and Gabal Al Tair Samalout. It also mentions that Hilton Worldwide plans to open 40 new hotels in the Middle East and Africa in the next 3-4 years and that Accor Hotels Egypt has signed an
This document analyzes the Twitter account @ExperienceEgypt, which is the official account of the Egyptian Tourism Authority. It provides various statistics and metrics about the account, including the number of followers, types of tweets, most active hours, languages of followed accounts, and more. Maps and word clouds are also included to analyze locations and bios of followed accounts. The analysis aims to understand the audience and activity of the @ExperienceEgypt Twitter account.
This document compares the social media performance of tourism boards and pages for Egypt, Turkey, Dubai, and Greece across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter from June 6-29. On Facebook, Turkey has the most fans and highest engagement. Egypt has the fewest fans and lowest engagement. On Instagram, Turkey has the most followers and highest engagement, while Egypt has the fewest followers and lowest engagement. On Twitter, Turkey has the most followers and highest engagement, while Egypt has the fewest followers and lowest engagement.
With Drupal 8 we fixed a lot of issues with Translation. Finally Drupal can be reliably translated as is necessary for multilanguage sites. But the work is far from over! As with the Configuration Management Initiative which actually does not provide any new features and “only” allows to manage configurations over multiple Sites and Staging environments, there is the same need for Translations: Management of Translations.
Our world gets connected more and more, and the same happens with websites. They are multilingual, which means that they have the same text translated in different languages. But they are also connected to other sites and share content, why not share translations as well? Multilingual very often means several different languages. So there are different People and also external Translation Services working on the task at the same time. Texts adapt during time and the translations need to be adapted as well.
Now here ist the problem : There is no overview in core to show you really easy and fast which parts of your website are already translated and what still needs translation work.
This situation requires not only a translatable Drupal, it also needs a Drupal in which the translation process can be managed systematically..
If Drupal wants to be the leading CMS for Multilanguage Sites we need to provide such management capabilities.
There are already tools out there to help Drupal users to manage translations. The “Translation Management Tools” are currently the most advanced suite of modules for this task, but there are also other ideas and modules which help with management of translations.
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The document summarizes the opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor in March 2012. It details the history and restoration of the 2,700 meter avenue lined with sculptures of sphinxes connecting Luxor and Karnak temples. Visitors will be able to walk along the avenue and also visit nearby sites like Khonsu Temple and the tomb of King Mereneptah. The inauguration is part of efforts to promote cultural tourism in Egypt.
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Egypt is a country known for being an ancient civilization and for hosting some of the most famous monuments in the history of humankind, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the ancient temples of Luxor, whose origins go back to thousands of years ago. Although most tourists concentrate their trip on the monuments located along the Nile River, the tourist possibilities in Egypt include many other attractions.
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The document discusses three famous Coptic monasteries in Egypt:
1) The Monastery of Saint Anthony, founded in 356 AD, which is considered the earliest Christian monastery. It has a historic church and library.
2) The Monastery of Saint Catherine, located at the foot of Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. It encloses the Chapel of the Burning Bush.
3) The Monastery of Saint Paul, which was originally built in the 4th century but was destroyed by Arab invaders in the 7th century and its library was burnt. It was rebuilt in the 19th century.
The City of Alexandria, Egypt has a long and rich history. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, it served as the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt and was a major center of culture and learning in the ancient world. Modern Alexandria still retains influences from its Greek, Roman, and Ottoman past and is known for its Mediterranean atmosphere and cosmopolitan heritage. The city contains many historical sites from its ancient wonders like the Pharos Lighthouse to important mosques, churches, and neighborhoods that provide a glimpse into Alexandria's varied past.
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The document provides information on ancient Egyptian architecture and several important sites, including the Giza pyramid complex, Karnak temple complex, and Luxor temple. The Giza pyramid complex consists of the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure built in the Fourth Dynasty, including the largest pyramid of Khufu. The massive Karnak temple complex near Luxor was developed over centuries, containing structures dedicated to Amun, Montu and Mut. Luxor temple construction began in the 14th century BC under Amenhotep III and was later expanded by other pharaohs.
Visiting Egypt offers travelers opportunities to experience both modern and ancient traditions through activities like sunbathing on the Red Sea coast, scuba diving near Sharm el-Sheikh to see colorful underwater life, and exploring historical sites in Cairo and Luxor including the pyramids and temples. The document recommends Egypt for those seeking new adventures, cultures, and sensations away from everyday routines. It provides details on scenic and cultural destinations throughout Egypt along the Red Sea and Nile River valley.
This summary provides an overview of a 7 night/8 day Egypt tour package that visits Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. The tour includes 3 nights in a Cairo hotel with breakfast, and 4 nights on a luxury Nile cruise with full board meals. Key attractions included are the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili market in Cairo, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, temples of Horus in Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Island, Botanical Garden, and Aswan High Dam. Transport is provided between sites via private air-conditioned vehicles and domestic flights. An Egyptologist guide accompan
Petra, the lost city, as the name suggests was once lost and literally carved from the sandstones of southern Jordan. The place enthralls its visitors with some awe-inspiring agricultural, engineering and architectural stone carving skills of the early nomadic Arab tribe, ‘the Nabataeans’. Located at about 3 hours south of Amman, the capital of Jordan, with amazing tombs, amphitheatre, fountains and sacrifice altar, you find mysticism and history in the same place!
Egypt was a highly influential ancient civilization along the Nile River that lasted for over 3,000 years. Its impressive monuments like the pyramids and Sphinx still stand as marvels that were built to honor pharaohs and Egyptian gods. The Nile River was essential to the development of Egyptian civilization and continues to be an important geographical feature, with many major cities located along its banks. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses over 120,000 artifacts that showcase Egyptian art and history from prehistoric times through the Greco-Roman period.
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The document provides information about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It begins with background on how the idea of 7 Wonders originated in ancient times. It then lists the 7 Wonders as: the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, and Pharos of Alexandria. For each wonder, it provides a brief description of its location, history of construction, and key features. The document aims to inform readers about these iconic structures from antiquity.
This document summarizes several famous monuments located in India, Egypt, and Jordan. It describes the Taj Mahal in India as a beautiful white marble monument built by the Mughals. In Egypt, it outlines the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and several iconic pyramids including the Bent Pyramid, Step Pyramid of Djoser, and Red Pyramid. It also mentions Jordan's well-preserved Roman city of Jarash and the famous rose-red city of Petra carved into sandstone cliffs.
The document discusses several important cultural heritage sites in Turkey that are on UNESCO's World Heritage List. It provides details about 6 of these sites:
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The itinerary is an 8-day trip to Hurghada, Egypt. Day 1 involves arrival in Hurghada and transfer to the hotel. Days 2-3 and 5 offer optional activities like scuba diving, a submarine tour, and desert safari. Day 4 includes an optional full-day Cairo tour visiting museums and pyramids. Day 6 offers an optional Luxor tour to see temples and tombs. Day 7 is free in Hurghada. On Day 8, a transfer is provided to the airport for the return flight from Hurghada to Cairo.
The Egyptian Tourist Authority manages multiple Facebook pages for its "Experience Egypt" campaign to target different countries and languages. There are pages in Arabic, Russian, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Japanese and Korean to connect with international travelers. The pages allow the Authority to engage specific audiences in their own language from key markets to promote tourism to Egypt.
The document is a newsletter from the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority that highlights Egypt's success in several world travel awards and promotes Egyptian handicrafts. It discusses how Egypt won numerous awards including Africa's Leading Attraction for the Pyramids of Giza. It also promotes various Egyptian handicrafts like pottery from Al Nazla, scarves from Al Naqada, embroidery from Siwa and more. It provides details on the history and production process for several crafts.
Egypt has been selected to host the official celebrations of the 2021 United Nations World Tourism Day. The event will take place in Aswan, Egypt on September 27th under the theme of "Tourism - Linking Cultures." A High-Level Think Tank featuring leaders from tourism, academia, and media will discuss how tourism connects different cultures. The celebrations will highlight tourism's important economic and social role in Egypt, where it represents 12% of GDP and one in seven jobs. The event location, the historic Cataract Hotel in Aswan, was built in 1899 and has long served as an emblem of Egyptian hospitality.
The document discusses using Facebook to promote tourism brands and destinations. It provides statistics on Facebook usage to demonstrate its marketing potential, including that users spend over 110 billion minutes per week on social media. The document then analyzes the top 10 tourism Facebook pages based on number of likes, finding that Australia, Spain, the UK, Thailand, and Singapore have the most popular pages. It concludes by reviewing several Egyptian tourism authority Facebook pages and their number of likes.
Ramadan marks the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the exact beginning and end of the month varies depending on astronomical calculations. There is a lot beyond the word fasting (abstaining from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset); it is also a break that one gives the body, as well as a means of feeling the state of hunger the poor and deprived people experience. Moreover, it’s a time for charity work, assisting needy people and learning how to be thankful for what God has provided us with and cement one’s relation with God.
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EGYPT THIS MONTH
February 2012 www.egypt.travel Issue 32
THE MOST IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS AND
HISTORICAL ROUTE OPENS IN MARCH
The Avenue of Sphinxes
Live Colors Egypt
An important event will take place in Luxor in March of this
year with the official inauguration of the Avenue of Sphinxes.
The Avenue which connects Luxor and Karnak temple, is
one of the most important archaeological and religious
routes in Luxor, and where the historical and religious festival
- Opet Festival took place in ancient times. It marked the
annual voyage of God Amun Ra, transferred from Karnak
temple on a sacred boat to Luxor temple, where he visits
his wife Goddess Mut.
The restoration project started nearly five years ago,
It was built by King Nectanebo, who ruled Egypt during
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Sheraton Cairo CLoSed For
maJor renoVation
Starwood Hotels & Resorts & the owning company
of Sheraton Cairo Hotel Towers & Casino currently
closed as of 1 October 2011 to allow renovation
works to be completed while ensuring an on time
re-opening in the summer of 2012.
The renovation, which began in 2010, is considered
one of the most comprehensive ever done within an
operating property. The project includes 656 fully ren-
ovated guest rooms, nine renovated restaurants and
bars, a new entrance, new façade, fully-equipped
business center, new ballrooms, health club and
lobby. All public areas will continue to reflect the
historical standing of the hotel as one of the city’s
landmarks since its opening in 1970.
Singer’S tomb unearthed
in egypt
Archaeologists have unearthed the 1,100-year-old The excavation and restoration work is a purely Egyptian
tomb of a female singer in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, the 30th dynasty between 380-362 B.C. and replaced an initiative- a collaboration between the former Supreme
officials revealed. older path, which dated back to the 18th dynasty – New Council of Antiquities (SCA) and Luxor Government to
It is the only tomb of a woman not related to the Kingdom. The avenue measures around 2,700 meters long revive the Avenue.
Ancient Egyptian royal families ever found there, said and 76 meters wide, and is lined with a large number of
Mansour Boraik, the top government official for the statues in the shape of sphinxes, (the body of a lion, and in The SCA allocated a large amount of money to remove
antiquities ministry in the city of Luxor. that case, King Nectanebo’s features). all encroachments around the area to make way for a
The coffin of the female singer is remarkably intact. complete view of the Avenue and compensate those who
The singer’s name, Nehmes Bastet, means “she was The project was preceded by a series of excavation work, own houses and shops along the route, as well as for the
believed to be protected by the feline deity Bastet”. during which workshops of clay pots, wine factories, a huge excavations and restoration works.
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Live Colors Egypt
The tomb was found by accident, according to water cistern and several reliefs were unearthed. One of
Elina Paulin-Grothe, field director for excavation at the reliefs bears the cartouche of Queen Cleopatra VII In total, excavators unearthed more than 650 sphinxes out
the Valley of the Kings with Switzerland’s University (51-30 BC). It was believed that Queen Cleopatra visited of the original 1350. The most preserved and nearly ready
of Basel. this Avenue during her Nile trip with Mark Anthony and for the inauguration is the section behind the Luxor Heritage
Archaeologists concluded from artefacts that she implemented restoration work that was marked with her Center, or south of the road that leads to the airport,
sang in Karnak Temple, one of the most famous and cartouche. Remains of Queen Hatshepsut’s chapels, which which has a little over 600 meters of the total Avenue. A
largest open-air sites from the Pharaonic era, accord- were reused by King Nectanebo I in the construction of descending ramp from the main road makes way down to
ing to evidence at the site. sphinxes, have also been found. Queen Hatshepsut has the Avenue, where tourists can enjoy a leisurely walk back
The unearthing marks the 64th tomb to be discov- recorded on her red chapel in Karnak temple that she built in history. Moreover, approximately another 200 meters of
ered in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. six chapels dedicated to the worship of God Amun Ra on the total Avenue is currently complete and is located right
this Avenue, denoting a mere religious importance to the in front of the Luxor temple. The remaining three sections
Avenue. are visible from the road level, but visitors cannot gain
access to all of it yet, pending removal of any obstacles.
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the egyptian paViLion at the
Stuttgart hoLiday eXhibition
2012 aWarded “beSt diSpLay
paViLLion”
The CMT Stuttgart Holiday Exhibition is one of the
leading events related to tourism held at the begin-
ning of each year. The Egyptian Tourism Office in
Frankfurt took part in this event with a 50m² booth,
CroCodiLe muSeum to open
and in the Stuttgart Golf & Wellness Holiday exhibition in aSWan neXt month
with a 30m² booth. The first “Museum of Crocodiles” is opened last
The CMT Stuttgart Holiday Exhibition includes more month in front of the Temple of Kom Ombo in Aswan,
than 1900 exhibitors from 96 countries and received coinciding with Aswan’s National Day.
this year around 250,000 visitors to discover unique The museum will display a collection of mummi-
travel experiences in Europe and interact with the fied crocodiles, and statues of the god Sobek , the
leading experts from the related field. Khonsu Temple crocodile god, as the Ancient Egyptian worshipped
The participation of Egypt in this exhibition was him believing that he was the creator of the world
preceded by organized trips by the Egyptian Tourism While visitors are at the Avenue of the Sphinxes, they will who arose from the “Dark Water”. For that reason
office in five of the major German cities; Berlin, be able to also visit the Khonsu Temple. It is positioned at they built the temples in Kom Ombo, Esna, Fayoum
Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and Koln with intensive the southwest corner of the confines of the Karnak temple and in other areas.
advertising campaigns in major German newspapers complex in Luxor and is dedicated to the moon God A total of twenty two mummified crocodiles of vari-
and magazines specialized in tourism and travel, and Khonsu, who was the son of Amun and Mut, and together ous sizes: from the smallest, 1.5 metres long, to the real
the participation of professionals and exhibitors to they form a triad, which is a group of three worshipped in giants of almost five metres of length will be exhibited.
demonstrate the most popular Egyptian destinations Karnak. The earliest construction of the temple dated to The display shows the crocodiles in its natural envi-
for Germans, including El Gouna Red Sea, Port Ghalib the reign of King Ramses III – 20th dynasty, New Kingdom, ronment, as well as another display of a burial place
and Soma Bay Resorts. Two hundred touristic offices and was followed by other kings. On the walls of the temple for the crocodiles, showing how they were mummi-
participated in the event. are also the pictures of other different kings all the way up fied and buried, eyes and teeth from gold and ivory
Egypt’s booth allocated a round table for each to the Ptolemaic area. that replaced the crocodile’s own after its death,
exhibitor and presentations were made on tourism On its façade are four grooves, the purpose of which is as well as coffins from clay and an altar where the
in Egypt, focusing on the beaches and re-boosting The temple is currently undergoing a restoration phase, to house flags. The scenes on the façade are mainly crocodiles were placed for worship.
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Live Colors Egypt
cultural tourism. The event aimed to increase the (one of the initiatives of the American Research Center in offering scenes to the triad of Thebes - Amun, Mut and In the museum, visitors will also view twenty statues
travel agents’ awareness in regard to Egypt’s natural Egypt), and will hopefully be opened during the month of Khonsu presented by Panedjem of the 21st dynasty. The and plaques on the worshipping of the crocodiles
potential and components, including activities such March as well. Nevertheless, at the moment visitors can pylon escorts visitors to the temple’s precincts including a including the god
as golf, desert trips, oases and health tourism. still gain easy access to the temple, wonder its halls and peristyle court, housing a number columns. The court makes Sobek.
The Egyptian Tourism Authority will be organizing marvel at the colorful decorations after the restoration, and way to a hypostyle hall with another series of columns. The The museum is
several events both in Egypt and Germany, to pro- compare them with others that have not been restored yet. temple ends with the sanctuary, which usually housed a considered one of
mote Egypt as a key partner of ITB which is to be held statue for the chief God of the temple carried on a sacred the largest in the world
in March 2012, including organizing a press confer- The temple’s entrance façade or the so called pylon, is boat. The sanctuary is surrounded by side halls and visitors for crocodiles and is located
ence in Luxor to announce the event to 300 German preceded by an avenue of sphinxes, which dates back could come across a stairway leading to the temple’s roof. in an area where most cruise ships
Travel agents with the presence of media specialists, to the reign of King Amenhotep III – New Kindgom, and is The scenes on the different walls of the temples are mainly pass and stop overnight in Kom
on online booking technologies, marketing and sales connected to the main Avenue of the Sphinxes. The Pylon religious ones, showing different Kings idolizing and making Ombo.
and tourism products. is in the form of two towers, measuring around 32 meters in offerings to the chief God of the temple, and other Gods
length, 18 meters in height and around 10 meters in width. and Goddesses as well.
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Tomb of King Mereneptah
Another site visitors can see is the tomb of King Merenptah
that is located in the Valley of the Kings and carries number
CALENDAR February 2012
KV 8. The king was one of the sons of the eminent King
Ramses II. The tomb was initially discovered by Lepsius, but Art The Photographic Gallery Opera
was completely excavated by Howard Carter in 1903. It Tel: (02) 2615 3318
was not in a good state of preservation, and has been 1st Bahgory on Revolution. - Paintings by Time: Exhibition runs until March 1st 11th Wagner’s Gotterdammerung - Live
closed for complete restoration and is scheduled to reopen Georges Bahgory. An event dedicated opera from Metropolitan Opera. Debo-
during the month of March as well, in light of the official to the first anniversary of the Egyptian 6th Al Lakta Al Wahda. - A collective rah Voigt stars as Brunnhilde and Gary
opening of the Avenue of the Sphinxes. uprising. of artists exhibition from various back- Lehman is Siegried, the star-crossed lovers
Al Masar Gallery, Baehler’s Mansion, 157b, 26 July grounds. Their works cover a wide range doomed by fate.
St. Zamalek. of themes and will be opened during a Small Hall, Cairo Opera House
Tel: (02) 2736 8537 movie screening that depicts an urban Tel: (02) 2739 0132
Suez nationaL muSeum Time: Exhibition runs until February 17th renewal and gentrification project in Tur- Time: 7 pm
key.
The Minister of State for Antiquities Affairs and Austrian Cultural Forum, 1103 Corniche El Nil, 1st
General Mohamed Abdel Moneim Hashem, floor. Garden City 25th Verdi’s Ernani - Live opera from Met-
Governor of Suez inaugurated the Suez National Tel: (02) 3570 2975 ropolitan Opera. Angela Meade takes
Museum last month. The opening was a big cele- Time: Exhibition until February 16th. center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem.
bration to coincide with the first anniversary of the Salvatore Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruc-
Egyptian revolution, in recognition of the city of Suez 12th Razor-Sharp Teeth. - Artist Ali Abdel cio Fulanetto round out the cast.
as it was the first city to launch, the first spark of the Mohsen who draws inspiration from the Small Hall, Cairo Opera House
revolution. long-list of things that make him misera- Tel: (02) 2739 0132
The 48 million Egyptian pounds project in Suez is ble, like bad news, conflicts and deterio- Time: 7 pm
built over 6000 m² and houses 2,500 archaeological ration.
pieces that tell the story of the city of Suez from prehis- Mashrabia Gallery, 8 Champollion St. Downtown
toric times to the modern era. The Suez Museum will Tel: (02) 2578 4494 Ballet
display, in one big hall, archaeological artifacts and Time: Exhibition runs until March 8th
illustrations that reveal the modern history of Suez and 16th , 17th & 19th - 22nd - Swan Lake
the residents’ battles against the British occupancy, 1st Salatat - Artist Hany Rashed. His pop The Cairo Opera Ballet Company will
and will also highlight the struggle of the city that art style and masterful collage evolve perform one of the most famous classi-
lasted for many years until their victory in the October with fluidity over the course of his art cal ballets by Tchaikovsky to a libretto by
24th, 1973 battle. The museum is also equipped with career. Begitchev and Geltser. Although it is pre-
221 electronic guide systems in Arabic, English and Tache Art Gallery , S-139 El Sahara District, sented in many different versions, most
grand egyptian muSeum to French, in addition to 48 fixed surveillance cameras. Designopolis, Km38, Cairo/Alexandria Road. ballet companies base their staging both
The Minister of Antiquities confirmed that the feasi- Tel: (02) 3857 2232 choreographically and musically on the
open auguSt 2015 bility study conducted for the project before the kick Time: Exhibition runs until February 25th 1895 revival of Marius Petipa and Lev Iva-
Egypt’s Antiquities Minister announced the start of of work in early 1994, confirmed that the museum nov.
the final phase of construction at the Grand Egyptian is expected to originate important revenue. The 1st Politica - Artist Kassem. A young con- Main Hall, Cairo Opera House
Museum, scheduled for inauguration in 2015. museum, that is to be listed among the main Egyptian temporary artist that has shown great cre- Tel: (02) 2739 0132
touristic sites, is expected to receive more than one ativity in creating a world entirely his own. Time: 8 pm
The new museum is being built on the Cairo- million visitors per year. The Minister called on for Safar Khan Art Gallery, 6 Brazil Street Modern Dance
Alexandria Road, overlooking the Giza Pyramids. Ali the foundation of an association for the Museum’s Tel: (02) 2735 3314
said that the project will cost LE5 billion, adding that friends, from the youth and businessmen to promote Time: Exhibition runs until February 24th 22nd & 24th & 26th - 29th Spiritualities of
the Japanese government had provided a large part it both locally and internationally. Bejart - Egyptian Modern Dance Theater
Live Colors Egypt
Live Colors Egypt
of the funding as a soft loan to be repaid within ten The Suez National Museum is a modern, two-storey 4th Painting & Sculpture Exhibition - Art- Company founded by Walid Aouni.
years of inauguration. building. The ground floor includes an exhibition hall, ists Hamdi Abouelmaati, Shawki Maarouf, Gomhouria Theater, Abdeen Square
stock rooms, a VIP Lounge, a library, a cafeteria and Salah Abdel Rahman, Moustafa Abdel Tel: (02) 2739 0132
The present phase of construction is scheduled to administrative offices. While the first floor displays the Rehiem and Magdy Osman. Time: 8 pm
last three years and four months, ending in August uncovered archaeological pieces and the second Picasso Art Gallery, Brazil Street
2015. The opening was previously scheduled for floor includes six exhibition halls each specialized in Tel: (02) 2736 7544 March 1st Carte Blanche to Hip Hop - Four
March of the same year. a different era of the ancient Egyptian times. The Time: Exhibition runs until February 19th. Opening groups from Alexandria will perform to be
The project, that was the initiation of the previous museum’s building is surrounded by a 10 m² garden at 7 pm 26th Giza Threads. - A photographic exhi- followed by a panel discussion
Minister of Antiquities, currently provides 5,000 job and a 12 thousand m² parking area. bition by Rana El Nemr. French French Institute, 30 Nabi Daniel St. in
opportunities, with another 15,000 work opportuni- The museum also includes in an adjacent area, 5th Van Leo - A Rare Look. - A photo- Townhouse Gallery, 10 Nabrawy St, off Champolion, Alexandria
ties expected once it is opened. The new museum restoration laboratories equipped with the latest graphic exhibition featuring a special Downtown Tel: (03) 392 0804
will secure a substantial income for Egypt. equipment for restorations. photographic exhibition by one of Egypt’s Tel: (02) 2576 8086 Time: 7 pm
greatest photographers. Time: Opening at 7 pm. Exhibition until March 1st Music
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5. Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority News letter
Theater
7th to 10th A Lifetime Painting - A musi-
cal play that focuses on several Gibran
Khalil Bibran’s works, which shows his
great thoughts that reach the boundar-
ies of materialistic and spiritual existence.
Twenty scenes with different themes
accompanied by a review of Gibran’s
views and stages in life. Directed by Joe
Moukarzel
Main Hall, Cairo Opera House
Time: 8 pm and 9th & 10th a matinee show
8th , 9th & 13th - 16th
Mad Forest - Play by Caryl Churchill. The
play discusses the Romanian Revolution in
1989 with its political and social repercus-
sion on the people.
Malak Gabr Arts Theater, American University, New
Cairo Campus
Tel: (02) 2615 1221
Time: 7 pm
13th The Left-handed Woman - The per-
formance is in Arabic in adaptation to the
novel by Peter Handke. The performance
is back after its great success in 2011
Rawabet Theater, 3 Hussein Me’amar St. (off
Mahmhoud Bassiouni St. Talaat Harb Sq.)
Downtown
Time: 8 pm
2nd Oriental Percussion Fusion - Fathy Sal- French Institute in Cairo, Mounira
ama and Sharkiat Group Tel: (02) 2791 5800 Film Screening
Cairo Jazz Club, 197 26th July St. Agouza Giza Time: 8 pm to midnight. Invitations from the Institute
Tel: (02) 3346 1071 are required. 6th Austrian Film Screening - “My House
Time: 10 pm Stood in Sulukule” - A documentary on
12th Piano Recital - Veteran pianist Omar a run-down district in Istanbul. The film
4th Jazz Fusion - Fawk El Setouh Band Khairat. depicts Sulukule as an example of numer-
El Sawy Cultural Wheel, end 26 July St. Main Hall, Cairo Opera House ous urban renewal and gentrification
Zamalek Tel: (02) 2739 0132 projects world-wide and their social con-
Tel: (02) 2736 8881 Time: 8 pm sequences. The movie is shown in its origi-
Time: 8 pm nal language with German subtitles.
17th Jazz Concert - Veteran jazz player Austrian Cultural Forum, 1103 Corniche El Nil, 1st
7th Egyptian Modern Songs - Masar Yehia Khalil. floor. Garden City
Egbary Band Small Hall, Cairo Opera House Tel: (02) 3570 2975
Live Colors Egypt
El Sawy Cultural Wheel, end 26 July St. Zamalek Time: 8 pm Time: 6.30 pm
Tel: (02) 2736 8881
Time: 8 pm 21st Acoustic Original and Blues - Tamara
Yousri followed by Bluenotes Folklore
7th Contemporary Oriental Fusion - Cairo Jazz Club, 197 26th July St. Agouza Giza 16th Salma El assal - Sudanese singer.
Canadian artist Neema and Egypt’s own Tel: (02) 3346 1071 Every Wednesday a performance for
Salalem Band Mazaher Band.
Cairo Jazz Club, 197 26th July St. Agouza Giza 26th Classy Jazz - Ashraf Habashi and The Makan, 1 Saad Zaghloul St. Al Diwan
Tel: (02) 3346 1071 Jazz Caterers Tel: (02) 2792 0878
Time: 10 pm Cairo Jazz Club, 197 26th July St. Agouza Time: 9 pm
Giza
9th Chloe (France) - DJ set with Neobyrd Tel: (02) 3346 1071
Band (Egypt). Time: 10 pm
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