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Medical Instruments in Ancient Egypt On the enclosure wall behind the six rooms, a famous temple scene is depicted: King Marcus Aurelius kneels and offers a sacrificial table with surgical and medical instruments (tweezers, scalpels, bandages, and healing amulets) to Imhotep, the god of medicine. Imhotep was the architect of the Step Pyramid of King...Read More

Distribution of Subheadings Since the text is quite long, subheadings should be used to improve the flow of reading. This helps readers scan the text more easily and find important information faster. Here is an example of a good distribution of subheadings: El Gouna: A Paradise on the Red Sea Main Attractions in El Gouna...Read More

Khan Al-Khalili Khan Al-Khalili is a district of old Cairo and a major tourist attraction for visitors to Cairo and Egypt in general. It is known for its popular tourist shops, stores, and restaurants. What does the name Khan Al-Khalili mean? The term “Khan” refers to a large square building surrounding a courtyard, with middle-class...Read More

Al-Mu’iz Street for the Fatimid Religion Al-Mu’iz Street, dedicated to the religion of God Al-Fatimi, is the heart of ancient Cairo and has been restored as an open-air museum showcasing Islamic architecture and monuments. During the rule of the Egyptian Fatimid state, Al-Mu’iz Street emerged and was called the Great Street. Eventually, in 1937, it...Read More

The Ancient Egyptian Civilization The ancient Egyptian civilization has always been filled with tension and mystery. Welcome, dear readers, to a new adventure into the city of the dead, the cemetery districts, and the exalted spirits of Upper Egypt. Today, our tour leads through the “Catacombs of Tuna al-Jabal.” In Middle Egypt, specifically in Upper...Read More

Tipping in Egypt Who depends on tips?Most people in Egypt rely on tips for their income, such as waiters, porters, drivers, tour guides, and cleaning staff. How much should you tip?The amount is up to you and depends on the service and the person. Many think you can only tip in US dollars or Egyptian...Read More

Many people travel to Hurghada to enjoy the Red Sea. Most then ask, how much does a room with a sea view cost? When booking, it usually starts from around €200 and up, but you don’t necessarily have to pay that much. You can book a garden-view room and check at the hotel upon arrival...Read More