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Qanater charity

The " Qanater charity" built by Muhammad Ali Pasha of Egypt Marvel artistic and archaeological and tourist and one of the finest Egyptian Antiquities modern in the field of irrigation engineering , as is this Qanater first of its kind in the world at that time , and still enjoy the charm that attracts them millions of Arab and foreign tourists annually It is the favorite green spot for youth trips and school students , as the Egyptians regularly on different social strata and levels in tourism to promote themselves. He gave the Egyptians across all ages establishment of barrages and dams to rein in the river , and the territory of Lower Egypt to the early century, " nineteenth " Troy by " Alehiad " Cree Upper not grown where only the " Winter " and grown " summer " , but on the shores of the Nile or canals derivative few . When attached Muhammad Ali Pasha ruled Egypt took it upon himself to change the system gradually , he took in bu...

Turin Papyrus

This papyrus Attributed to the city of Turin, Italy, where kept in the museum; has stated that he found in Memphis and they arrived in Italy in the early nineteenth century, and chronicling the papyrus to the reign of the Nineteenth Dynasty and includes 300 names novice names of the gods who ruled Egypt and finished the names of the kings of the family seventeen, at the end of the rule of the Hyksos

Alexandria

The second capital of Egypt and the largest ports on the Mediterranean Sea , but is the largest and most important North African ports on the Mediterranean , which includes a treasure trove of ancient landmarks , enjoying nature are rare and mild weather throughout the year. And extends back more than five thousand years and tens of tourist attractions modern and ancient , which includes mosques and churches , castles, museums and monuments Pharaonic , Greek, , Islamic and where the old markets and opulent palaces and gardens , and addresses civilization outstanding library of Alexandria by newly reconstructed to be a monument culturally and civilized world , and the beaches of Alexandria famous scenic teeming with new tourist facilities and resorts and therapeutic recreational and cultural rights. A city that meets the fresh water and salt water as fresh approach her from the River Nile by canal Mahmoudiya penetrate the length of city and salt water from the Mediter...

Fayoum City

Fayoum city is located in the heart of Egypt between the Delta and Upper Egypt southwest of Cairo distance of 100 km , one of the oases in the Western Desert and is considered a microcosm of Egypt where Yusuf Sea represents gaining and Deltah represent Lake Qarun northern coastline. And Fayoum gathering where all of the elements and features attractions for its temperate weather throughout the year. Has appeared in which the successive civilizations of Egypt and left their mark through the effects of the Pharaonic , Greek , Roman , Coptic and Islamic . The total area of ​​the province of Fayoum ( 6068.70 km2 ), which includes five administrative centers are (Fayoum , Sinnuras , Atsa , Tamyah, Ibshway ) The Fayoum environments met three types - coastal and rural and desert - together in a beautiful harmony but it is not available . Among the most prominent features of the coastal environment which constitute a magnet mainly for tourism Lake Qarun , which lies 20 km f...

The city of Memphis

Today we talk about the second penalty The city of Memphis And the effects of the dead hostages ( the city of Memphis, the ancient ), near the temples of the above , the Temple of embalming , which was dedicated to the embalming bull Memph is sacred ' love ' (Apis ) before burial in SaraÙ¾yum Saqqara , and dating Temple era family twenty-sixth , and still has yet desks and embalming utensils . And to the south of the Temple of mummification found the tomb ( mausoleum ) of the High Priest of Memphis Prince ' Chnq ' son of the king ' Osorkon II' ( 877-838 BC). Of the family twenty-second , were also found as well as near the Temple of embalming the cemetery of modern Jump first and the State Central Kom Honorary see discoverer ' Abdel Tawab Alanh ' - Chief Inspector of the area at the time - it was included thirty cemetery best known Mcyprt ' Mbi, ' and priestess Hathor ' Mbi - Ankh ' , which includes museum area door and fictitious specia...

Taba

Taba Taba, an Egyptian town and another Egyptian Urban points on the Gulf of Aqaba , which is of strategic importance and a tourist destination . Location and Area Taba is located at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba between the mountains and   the eastern hills of Taba on the one hand , and the waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, on the other hand . And away from the city of Sharm el-Sheikh is about 240 km south of Taba , and the neighboring city of Eilat . Represents the area between Taba north and Sharm el-Sheikh in the south of the most important attractions and tourism development in southern Sinai Peninsula. Join Taba The pre- 1892 period : at the beginning of this year Khedive Tawfiq died and was required to issue a higher Furman door to his son ascend the Khedive Abbas Helmi II to the throne of Egypt . As the Sultan Abdul Hamid II wants to limit the presence of the British occupation of the territory of the Ottoman Empire has Issuance Furman deprive Egypt of any presence on the Gulf...

Horemheb

Horemheb Horemheb was the last pharaoh of the Egyptian family of eighteen in the history of ancient Egypt , the Pharaoh of Egypt from 1338 to late 1308 BC in the era of the modern state. The full meaning of his name Horemheb Mary Amon Hur   in holiday , Amoun loved . Beginnings Little is known about the background of the Pharaoh Horemheb last king of the Egyptian family of eighteen . According to Egyptologist Nicolas Jrimal ( from the Sorbonne ) does not seem to Horemheb is the same Batmahb Paatenemheb ( furnace located in Cheers ), who was commanding general of the Army of Akhenaten and notes Jrimal that early function Horemheb political began under Tutankhamun , where he was shown alongside King in the chapel of the tomb of Horemheb in Memphis ( Saqqara ) , early in his political career, was a " spokesman for the Royal outer behalf of Egypt " and personally led a diplomatic mission to visit the rulers of Nubia and led to treatment Similarly, in the visit by the "Prin...

Kamose

Kamose Kamose pharaoh last of the good family seventeen could be the Son of Pharaoh Taa Ra and Queen Ahhotep and brother Ahmose I , the founder of the Eighteenth Dynasty fell equivalents at the end of the transitional period the second strengthening the rule of Kamose three years , but preferably scientists give the reign of the longest and reached five years. Wisdom is very important because of the military initiatives against the Hyksos, who came to rule ancient Egypt and his son had begun these initiatives , but soon lost his life one of the battles with them . Believes that his mother ( guardians ) completed battles after the death of Kamose , and completed his brother Ahmose I even managed to expel the invasion of the Hyksos and united Egypt . Achievements The Kamose in the third year of his reign to sail north of Thebes in the Nile and was fighting gatherings Hyksos small and destroy forts in their own way to the north either cities Hyksos major , which was offset by confront...

Beginning of Religious Thought in Ancient Egypt

The thought of ancient Egyptian role was distinct from other peoples Her ancient civilizations, as characterized by Egypt since the stone ages, meditation and tracking, and trying to understand all that exists in the environment, and try to find the explanation or justification for some accidents and cosmic phenomena. However, there are a lot of things and phenomena that it was difficult to recognizing the extent of the findings of the experience and the senses in the beginning of a step on the path of civilization. Such things are pushed Egyptian in environment management, and astute sense of a metaphysics force presence of capacity exceeds capacity, you can control in a different phenomena

Sheraton Cairo Hotel

SHERATON GALAA SQUARE GIZA P.O. BOX 11 CAIRO 11511 EGYPT Five - star deluxe modern hotel rating Hotel type: Casino Price as of December 30 , 2006 is equal to 682 riyals prices include the entire length of stay for a room with a single bed , including service tax and local taxes Details region Location : Central 2 kms from the city center 20 kms to the nearest airport (cairo) Just a 2 - minute walk from the nearest bus stop Location The hotel is located on the west bank of the Nile River on the outskirts of Tahrir Street which leads to the Cairo Museum , which is close to the area known in Dokki .   Rooms The rooms are very spacious has been recently furnished to a high standard in a variety of colors tasteful . Some rooms have excellent views of the city. And large bathrooms are in very good condition   Restaurant The hotel has several restaurants , the main restaurant is wonderfully furnished and offers a good choice of Oriental and international dishes...

CATARACT RESORT- SAKKARA ROAD

CATARACT RESORT   SAKKARA  ROAD  EL HARANEYA GIZA CAIRO -EGYPT Five - star deluxe modern hotel rating Price as of December 30 , 2006 is equal to 211 riyals prices include the entire length of stay for a room with a single bed , including service tax and local taxes. Details region Location : Pyramids-Giza 16 kms from the city center 36 kms to the nearest Cairo airport  located on road sakkara in the quiet farmland , safe and free from pollution And just a short distance from the pyramids and the major areas that attract tourists and business and entertainment areas . It is one of the very few resorts located within Egyptian cities. Rooms The hotel has three types of rooms, oases, suites, business rooms . Oasis rooms are located in the main buildings that surround the swimming pool which is decorated with colors , light and quiet marble floor light brown. Large bathrooms are equipped in a beautiful and spacious balconies . Located suites and business ...