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| Serapeum | |
| The Serapeum at Saqqara is an ancient Egyptian burial site dedicated to the sacred bulls of the Apist sect of Memphis. These bulls were believed to be the embodiment of the god Ptah, who would become immortal after death under the name Osiris-Apis. The tomb was used from the time of Amenhotep III of the New Kingdom until the Ptolemaic period. | |
| Edfu Temple | |
| The Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus, is one of the best-preserved and most significant ancient temples in Egypt. Located in the city of Edfu in the Aswan Governorate, the temple is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky and kingship. | |
| Lighthouse of Alexandria | |
| The Lighthouse of Alexandria was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of ancient Egypt on the Egyptian island of Pharos, during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus (280–247 BC). It is estimated that it was at least 100 meters (330 ft) tall. | |
| Maydoum Pyramid | |
| The Meidum Pyramid, located about 65 km south of Cairo, near the Faiyum region, is an important archaeological site in Egypt. Believed to have been built during the transition period from the 3rd to the 4th Dynasty, it is often attributed to Pharaoh Huni and later completed by Pharaoh Sneferu. | |
| Saint Catherine's Monastery | |
| St. Catherine's Monastery is a Christian monastery located on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. Situated at the foot of Mount Sinai, the monastery was built between 548 and 565 AD and is the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery in the world. | |
| Dendera Temple of Hathor | |
| The Dendera Temple is one of the most beautiful, mysterious, and best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple complex is quite large, encompassing a basilica, two birthing houses, a sacred pool, and numerous other shrines and temples within. The architecture dates from various periods of ancient Egypt, with artifacts from the Middle Kingdom, the Ptolemaic period, and the Roman provincial period. | |
| Temple of Hibis | |
| The Temple of Hibis is the largest and best-preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the Khazar Oasis, and the only structure in Egypt dating from the Saite-Persian period (664–404 BC) that still stands today in relatively good condition. The temple was built from local limestone blocks next to a small sacred lake. | |
| Obelisk of Thutmose I | |
| The obelisk of Thutmose I, located within the Karnak temple complex, is a testament to the skill and splendor of ancient Egyptian civilization. Erected during the reign of Thutmose I, approximately 1493–1479 BC, the obelisk stands 21.7 meters (71 feet) tall on a square base measuring 1.8 meters (6 feet), and weighs a staggering 143 tons. | |
| Ramesseum | |
| The Ramesseum is a temple commemorating Pharaoh Ramesses II, the most famous king of ancient Egypt (who fought against the Hittites). The temple is located in the Theban necropolis in Upper Egypt, west of the Nile River, opposite the modern city of Luxor. It is the second largest temple in Egypt, covering an area of approximately 10 hectares (1,100,000 square feet). | |
| Step Pyramid of Djoser | |
| The Step Pyramid of Djoser is an archaeological site located in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the Memphis ruins. It was the first pyramid built in Egypt. This six-tiered, four-sided structure is the oldest massive stone building in Egypt. It was constructed in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty to bury Pharaoh Djoser. | |
| Kom Ombo Temple | |
| The Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco-Roman period (332 BC - 395 AD). An older structure from the 18th Dynasty still survives, but only fragments remain. This temple is unique because it is essentially a double temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. The layout combines the two temples into one, each with its own gateway and chapel. | |
| Amenhotep III Sun Temple | |
| The Temple of the Sun of Amenhotep III is located on the west bank of the Nile River, opposite the city of Luxor on the east bank. Standing 17 meters tall and weighing over 700 tons each, these two statues of Amenhotep III are known as the Memnon Colossus, but it is believed they were once part of the Pharaoh's lost funerary temple. | |
| Abu Simbel Temples | |
| The Abu Simbel Temples are a pair of ancient Egyptian temples located near the southern border of Egypt, close to the town of Abu Simbel. These temples are renowned for their monumental size, impressive architecture, and historical significance. | |
| Philae Temple Complex | |
| The Philae Temple Complex is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located on Philae Island in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt. It is renowned for its well-preserved temples and structures dedicated to various deities. | |
| Temple of Nefertari | |
| The Temple of Nefertari is an ancient Egyptian temple located in the province of Aswan, Egypt. Built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, it was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari, Ramesses II's principal wife. The temple is renowned for its beautifully decorated walls, featuring numerous inscriptions and reliefs depicting Nefertari and Ramesses II. | |
| Valley of the Kings | |
| The Valley of the Kings is a famous archaeological site located on the west bank of the Nile in the Luxor Governorate of Egypt. It is renowned for being the burial place of many ancient Egyptian pharaohs and nobles from the New Kingdom period. | |
| Karnak | |
| Karnak is a vast ancient temple complex located near Luxor in the Luxor Governorate of Egypt. It is one of the most significant and well-preserved temple complexes in Egypt, and it played a central role in ancient Egyptian religious practices and architecture. | |
| Tomb of Tutankhamun | |
| The Tomb of Tutankhamun, also known as the "Tutankhamun's Burial Chamber," is one of the most famous archaeological discoveries in history. It is located in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile River near Luxor, Egypt. | |
| Valley of the Monkeys | |
| The Western Valley is an Egyptian archaeological locality situated adjacent to Luxor's Valley of the Kings and contains a number of remarkable pharaonic burials additional to the main Valley. The Western Valley is also known in Arabic as the Wadi al-Gurud (Valley of the Monkeys), on account of the representations of baboons in several tomb paintings found within the wadi. | |
| Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut | |
| The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most remarkable ancient monuments in Egypt, which surely you will love to visit. The temple was built to honour Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most successful pharaohs in Egyptian history. Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture. | |
