Egypt

Egypt

An Ancient Civilization emphasized in Monuments and Strong Beliefs

Egyptis one of the most populous countries in Africa and the Middle East, famous mainly because of its Old Kingdom, which left strong cultural and historical evidence in a series of dynasties. With almost 6000 years of recorded history, the times of the pharaohs and their royal graves, the pyramids, built up one of the oldest civilizations which used hieroglyphic inscriptions as a code in both art and architecture. The complex polytheistic beliefs and rituals as well as the great monuments and ruins preserved in time are symbols of Egypt and a rich heritage of crucial importance.

Learn about the power of the most celebrated deities: the sun God Ra, the creator God Amun or the mother goddess, Isis. Visit the old towns Alexandria, Cairo or Giza and take part in ancient festivals like the Ramadan or the Sham en Nisim. Discover the Giza pyramid complex and the Great Spinx, or famous temples like the Temple of Isis at Philae or the Temple of Abu Simbel. Learn about the royal power with iconic features like the pharaohs Tutankhamun, Ramesses or the Great Royal Wife, Nefertiti. Relax on the Red Sea Riviera and take a boar ride on the longest river in the world, the Nile.

Visit Egypt and discover its magical “amulets” maintained in time.

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