Posts Tagged ‘egypt’

Valley of the Kings where Pharaohs meet their Gods

The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of 500 years, tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs and nobles of the 18th to the 20th dynasties. Known as ‘The Great and Majestic Necropolis of Millions of Years’, it is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world....

August 1st, 2011 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Best of Scuba Diving and Snorkelling!

If you want to do scuba diving and snorkelling then you have to visit the world’s best destinations to feel the real adventure. Dive into this article to snorkel to the five best and thrilling places on the globe!

June 6th, 2011 | Features, Travel Tips | Read More

The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa – Peep into the ancient lives

Located close to the Pyramids, the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are astonishing and fascinating. A historical archaeologist site, it is considered among the seven wonders of the middle ages. An underground tomb, which was used as a private tunnel, narrates the story of an era gone by.

May 25th, 2011 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Temple of an Egyptian Queen who would be King

The magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located beneath the steep cliffs at Deir el Bahari on the west bank of the Nile is considered as one of the incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt. It was built in honour of the pharaoh queen of Egypt and is today known as the Temple of Deir El-Bahri (Arabic)...

April 7th, 2011 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Egyptian obelisks: Paying a tall tribute to the Sun God

Egypt is a mystical land and its ancient architecture has garnered curiosity from far and wide for long. While the mummies and pyramids are a popular attraction by now, Egypt’s obelisks are a major draw as well. These impressive structures were built as a symbol of the solar god Ra, Egyptians’ greatest...

January 7th, 2011 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More

Pompey pillar: Standing tall and triumphant

Pompey pillar is something that Egypt must be definitely pompous about. Because one of the things that comes in your mind when you see it is how they managed to erect a pillar of this size and structure atop a hill and that too in the medieval times. Let’s go explores the history and the importance...

December 8th, 2010 | Africa, Destinations, Features | Read More