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Beni Hassan Tombs Beni Hassan is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, containing the tombs of regional rulers from the 11th and 12th Dynasties of the Middle Kingdom. It is located about 23 kilometers south of Minya on the east side of the Nile Valley, approximately 1 kilometer from the Nile. The...Read More

  Tuna el-Gabal is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt, located about 270 kilometers from Cairo. Most of the city and its ruins are dedicated to Thoth, the ancient Egyptian god symbolizing wisdom and writing. Although the site dates back to the Late Period, its peak era was during the Ptolemaic and...Read More

Petosiris Cemetery This tomb, discovered in 1919, belongs to the priest of the Ptolemaic period, Petosiris, who held the title of High Priest of Thoth. It dates back to the 4th century BCE, around 320 BCE. The tomb is shaped like a temple, and its facade resembles some architectural elements of the Temple of Esna....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

Rams Road ,Die Zeremonienstraße oder Straße der Widder erstreckt sich von den KarnakTempeln im Süden bis zum Luxor-Tempel im Norden und hat eine Länge von etwa 2700 m. Es gibt Hinweise darauf, dass Hatschepsut aus der 18. Dynastie diejenige war, die den Grundstein für diese Straße legte, da in einer der Inschriften in den Karnak-Tempeln...Read More

The Missing Obelisk It is the oldest known ancient Egyptian obelisk and is located in the northern part of the ancient quarries in Aswan. It was discovered in 1921 AD and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979 as part of the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae Island. Significance of...Read More

Medinet-Habu Temple The Medinet-Habu Temple was founded by Ramses III. The stately temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu is notable for preserving a large part of its original temple structures. Excavations have revealed the layout of the temple, including all its sections, fortifications, and interior constructions in considerable detail. Located on the west bank...Read More

Valley of the Queens This name was given because about one and a half kilometers southwest of the Valley of the Kings lie the tombs of queens from the 19th and 20th dynasties, as well as members of the royal family and princesses from the Ramesside period. The location offers natural protection from the surrounding...Read More

Deir el-Medina The workers’ village of Deir el-Medina is located in a small valley southeast of the Valley of the Kings from the New Kingdom period. It consists of a main street running north-south and several side streets, with approximately 70 houses. Deir el-Medina was the residence for the workers who built and decorated the...Read More

Valley of the Kings Origin of the Valley of the KingsIn 1539 BCE, the kings of the New Kingdom chose this valley as the site for their eternal tombs. This choice was likely influenced by the nature of the mountain in the area, which was called Ta-Dahnt in ancient times. Significance of the LocationThe highest...Read More