Egypt
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Egypt
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Abu Simbel Temples
Aswan Governorate, Egypt
Abu Simbel is an archaeological site in southern Egypt with two massive rock temples: the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari.
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Great Pyramids of Giza
Giza, Egypt
Constructed at least 4,500 years ago and shrouded in fascinating mysteries, the pyramids of Giza are the only Ancient Wonder of the World to survive today.
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Mastaba of Mereruka
Saqqara, Egypt
Built for a pharaoh's vizier around 2200 BCE, the Mastaba (flat-topped tomb) of Mereruka has 32 rooms and featured detailed decoration inside.
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al Mursi Mosque
Alexandria, Egypt
1775
Built over the tomb of a 13th-century Spanish Sufi saint, this 18th-century mosque topped with lacy domes is considered the most beautiful in Alexandria.
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Colossi of Memnon
Luxor, Egypt
The first main sight across the Nile from Luxor are these two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years, they have guarded his mortuary temple.
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Karnak Temple
Luxor, Egypt
1306 BCE
Dedicated primarily to Pharaoh Amun, Karnak Temple is a vast temple complex in Luxor begun around 1600 BCE. It is an impressive sight and second only to the Great Pyramids of Giza in popularity.
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Luxor Temple
Luxor, Egypt
Near Karnak Temple, and also dedicated to Amun, is the huge Luxor Temple dating from the 1300s BCE. It is full of monumental statues, tall walls and ancient carvings, and is beautifully lit at night.
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Valley of the Kings
Luxor, Egypt
This famed valley on the West Bank of the Nile was the burial place for pharaohs and nobles from 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, including the famous King Tut's Tomb.
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Temple of Seti I
Egypt
For the Egyptians, Abydos was one of the holiest sites in the world. It was the cult center of the god Osiris and the gateway to the underworld, and therefore a popular place of pilgrimage and burial.
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Great Sphinx of Giza
Giza, Egypt
Shrouded in mystery and having alleged connections to Atlantis, this great sculpture continues to fascinate visitors. It is thought to be an ancient guardian of Khafre's pyramid.