Upon completion, the Grand Egyptian Museum (next to the Pyramids) will be not only the new crown jewel of Egypt, but also one of the world’s largest, most modern, and most renowned museums. Here are some fascinating facts about Egypt’s upcoming Grand Egyptian Museum for those interested in learning more about the museum’s history. In...Read More
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo It is now more than 160 years since the ancient Egyptian artifacts were first exhibited in Cairo and almost 100 years since the opening to the public of the present Egyptian Museum in Tahrir square in the heart of Cairo. The Egyptian Museum contains some 150.000 artifacts created...Read More
In Egypt, there are more than 120 pyramids. Simply the pyramids are the tombs of the kings of Old and Middle kingdoms in ancient Egypt. The first pyramid in Egypt is that known as the step pyramid at Saqqara and it dated back to the time of king Djoser of the third Dynasty. It is...Read More
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Dr. Khaled AlAnani has announced the discovery of five limestone sarcophagi and four wooden coffins containing four human mummies. These incredible archaeological finds of Sakkara were inside a burial shaft nine meters underground. This Burial shaft is located in a Sacred Animal Necropolis in Sakkara site, home of...Read More
Explore the newly discovered Tomb of Wahtye at Sakkara archaeological site on a private trip & an exclusive opening for your party during your trip to Egypt. Wahtye was a High-ranking priest and official who served under King Neferirkare Kakai during the 5th, Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. The Antiquities minister Dr. Khaled-al-Anani declared that the...Read More
Luxor temple was located in the heart of the ancient Thebes and like Karnak was dedicated to the god Amun or Amun-Re, and was built during the 18th Dynasty. The temple was called the Southern Opet or “Place of Seclusion” and its god Amun. The temple has been built on the site of even earlier...Read More
A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in...Read More