Library of Alexandria: One of the Largest and Most Famous Libraries of Antiquity and Modern Times In ancient times, Alexandria was famous for its lighthouse, the tomb of Alexander the Great, and the Library of Alexandria, which was probably built in the 3rd century BC and became a center of education, science, and culture. It...Read More

Römisches Theater in Kom el-Dikka Kom el-Dikka liegt im Zentrum der Stadt Alexandria auf einer Fläche von 40.000 Quadratmetern. Das Gebiet galt in der Antike als kulturelles undsoziales Zentrum Alexandrias. Entdeckt wurde die älteste Universität, diebisher einzige im Mittelmeerraum entdeckte Universität, und das römische Römisches Theater in Kom el-Dikka Theater, nach dem die gesamte Region...Read More

Sakkara Egypt: A Treasure of Egyptian History Sakkara in Egypt is home to the oldest pyramids in the country and the Great Cemetery of Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. The archaeological site lies about 24 kilometers southwest of Cairo and covers an area of approximately 7 kilometers. Sakkara is considered one of the...Read More

Esna Temple The Esna Temple is located in the city of Esna, about 50 kilometers south of Luxor. Inscriptions and writings were added during the Ptolemaic era, particularly during the reign of Ptolemy VI, and remained until the Roman period around the 3rd century AD. The Esna Temple is one of six remaining temples from...Read More

Step Pyramid of Djoser The shape of tombs evolved since the beginning of the dynasties, starting from a small circular or oval pit, then a rectangular pit, and later the construction of a rectangular structure called a Mastaba, which was connected to the burial chamber by a shaft. The Step Pyramid of Djoser is considered...Read More

Dahshur About 40 km south of Cairo lies the area of Dahshur, the site of Egypt’s oldest pyramids in their known form. It is part of the Memphis necropolis, the capital of the Old Kingdom. Sneferu built two pyramids here, known as the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. The Dahshur Complex The kings of...Read More

Medium Pyramid The Medium Pyramid is located about 70 kilometers south of Cairo in the Beni Suef Governorate. In its current form, it does not look much like a traditional pyramid but resembles a huge stone tower built on a high hill. It has been shown that this hill is actually a pile of stone...Read More

Gabal el-Silsilah (Al-Selsela Mountain) Al-Selsela Mountain is one of the most important archaeological sites in Aswan, located on both the eastern and western banks of the Nile between Edfu and Kom Ombo, about 60 kilometers from the magnificent Temple of Edfu. Its significance comes from its special and unique topographical location at the narrowest part...Read More

Fayoum Fayoum is a large natural oasis covering an area of about 17,000 square kilometers. It once contained a large lake that flooded most of its area. What remains today is Lake Qarun. History and Significance In ancient times, it was called the “Land of the Lake” and was known as “Ba-Yum.” It is considered...Read More

Isadora Cemetery This is one of the tombs shaped like houses, known as burial houses, built in the style of Greek houses. At that time, this house represented a new style of tomb architecture previously unknown in Egypt. The house is made of baked mud bricks, has a dark color, and is painted white both...Read More