At the end of the 12th century, Saladin built the Citadel as he was a well-known king and military leader who started the Ayyubid dynasty. Many important events in Egyptian history took place in the castle.Read More
Many Christian landmarks can be found in Cairo, including the Jewish Temple of Ben Ezra, the ruins of the ancient fortress known as Babylon, the legendary Hanging Church, and the Coptic Museum chronicling an almost extinct civilization.Read More
The oldest buildings in Cairo were built in the last hundreds of years BC, during the Greco-Roman era. However, the Giza pyramids, which are some of the oldest structures on earth, are located outside of Cairo. Although the pyramids are close to Cairo, they are much older than the city itself. This indicates that the...Read More
The oldest necropolis of Memphis is in Saqqara, Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. The name Saqqara comes from the name of the burial god Sukkar. It is about 6.2 kilometers long and is located on the western plateau. It is part of the...Read More
What lies beneath the surface of the Dahshur Necropolis? What secrets do these ancient structures hold? Prepare to be transported through time as we unearth the captivating history, myths, and legends surrounding this extraordinary necropolis.Read More
