The Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Egypt

By Colin Burr


The majority of tourist sights in Egypt are found on various historical sites like the temples and pyramids. These were built throughout the period of the Arabian and Ottoman rule. The country was the land of the Pharaohs and the Valley of the Kings where the great rulers were preserved continues to be a tourist destination. The various pyramids in Giza had been constructed by the ancient civilization as tombs or great monuments for the great Kings and nobles. The Great Pyramid of Khufu which is said to be the only remainder of the 7 ancient wonders of the world is the oldest and largest pyramid in this country. It took about twenty years to finish it and, about 2 million blocks of limestone were used to construct it.

The four Oases (Bahanya, Farafla, Dakla, and Khalga) in the Western a part of Egypt are another famous tourist attraction. These Oases are situated along a depression in the Great Desert Circuit which runs roughly 621 miles. The Bedouin tribes who are the local people have a distinctive culture and they're very entertaining to guests. The Oases of Bahanya and Farafla have hot springs and palm groves. Dakla and Khalga have ruins which commemorates the historical ancient path to Sudan.

Another tourist destination is the Khan Al-Khalili market where just about everything is sold. This is one of largest marketplaces in the world and it is situated in Cairo the capital city of Egypt.Cairo has both historical and modern tourist attractions. Coptic Cairo is the oldest part in the city and was once the stronghold of Babylon. Some walls of Babylon nonetheless are present and as you tour this area, you will also see the very first mosque that was built in Egypt. The place is also the ancient origin of the Coptic Christian community exactly where five of the ancient churches even now exist. Amongst the churches toured are Al-Muallaqa (Hanging Church) this is the earliest Christian church and St Sergius is where the Holy family frequently took refuge during their flight to Egypt.

Cairo is really a beautiful city and has everything you'll need from major hotels, restaurants, entertainment and all types of ancient monuments.The Red Sea that is also referred to as Red Sea Riviera is an appealing sight to each and every tourist. The background within the Bible about the Israelites crossing the mighty sea gets to be a reality whenever you view the sea. Interesting places to go to here consist of El Gouna, Safaga and Hurghada. Water sports activities and golf club courses are great examples of activities involved in this part of the country. The Egyptian Museum of Antiques is another tourist destination. This museum has over 100,000 artifacts in 107 halls. Some of the artifacts on show consist of treasures from ancient Egypt, a statue of the Khafre (Chephren) and a solid gold, death mask. There is also the Tutankhaman Gallery where treasures from the tomb of the Boy King are shown. You'll also have a chance to tour the Royal Mummy room which consists of the mummies of the Egyptian pharaohs who ruled between the 18th and also the 20th Dynasties.






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