The Kom Ombo Temple was built by the Ptolemaic dynasty during the Roman invasion 180 years ago (BC). What distinguishes the Temple of Kom Ombo is that it stands on the bank of the river between Edfu and Aswan. This makes it a great stopover for Nile cruises and a major attraction in Aswan. The...Read More
Lake Nasser is a massive freshwater lake about 350 miles (550 kilometers) south of Aswan and runs across Egypt's southern border into northern Sudan. It was created when the Aswan High Dam was built in the 1960s. The British colonial government built a smaller dam in 1902, but it turned out to be too small...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
People believe that the Temple of Horus in Edfu is the best preserved temple in Egypt. The desert sands that filled the area after pagan worship was banned helped keep the temple in good condition. It is the best example of a temple from ancient Egypt. When you go there, you get a complete picture...Read More
People have been coming to Egypt for thousands of years because of the Giza pyramids. Every year, millions of people go to Cairo, Luxor, and the Nile Valley to see ancient Egyptian temples, tombs, and ruins. Visitors are also drawn to the beautiful architecture and rich history of medieval Islamic Cairo and the legendary Greco-Roman...Read More
