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One of the oldest archaeological sites in Egypt is the site of Shunat al-Zebib, also known simply as Shunat. It is located north of Abydos and dates back to the reign of King Sekhemwy from the Second Dynasty of ancient Egypt. He was the last king of the Second Dynasty around 2700 BCE. The name...Read More

Hawawish Cemeteries Located in Akhmim in the Sohag Governorate, the Hawawish Cemeteries are a group of pharaonic tombs carved into the rock on the east bank of the Nile. These tombs were cut into a high cliff and belong to high and middle-ranking officials who governed this province during the Old Kingdom, around 2400 BC,...Read More

Achmim is the capital of the ninth region of Upper Egypt. In ancient times, it was known as Khent-Min and during the Greek era as Panopolis. It is one of the oldest and most ancient Egyptian cities, with a history spanning over 6,000 years. The city was famous for its linen weaving. The archaeological site...Read More

Tell el-Amarna The city of Amarna was the capital built by Akhenaten and was abandoned after his death. This city represents an important chapter in ancient Egyptian history and embodies the idea of monotheism promoted by Akhenaten. Tell el-Amarna is located on the east bank of the Nile in the Minya Governorate, about 57 kilometers...Read More

Edfu-Tempel ,Es liegt in der Stadt Edfu, 60 Kilometer nördlich von Assuan. Es ist ein Tempel aus Sandstein. Es ist etwa 138 Meter lang und etwa 76 Meter breit. Dieser Tempel wurde auf einem anderen, älteren Tempel aus der 18. Dynastie errichtet. Dieser Tempel wurde 237 v. Chr. Edfu-Tempel von Ptolemaios III. Euergetes erbaut und...Read More

Pyramids of Giza, Cairo The Giza Plateau, located about 15 kilometers southwest of Cairo, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world because it contains the Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built by King Khufu (Cheops) of the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom around 2550...Read More

  Kom Ombo Temple Kom Ombo is located on the east side of the Nile, about 30 km north of Aswan. It is a small town south of the Jabal al-Silsila quarries, between Edfu and Aswan. The Kom Ombo Temple is considered one of the finest Egyptian temple complexes, notably because it sits directly on...Read More

Karnak-Tempel ,Das Gebiet der Karnak-Tempel liegt im Gouvernement Luxor im Süden Ägyptens, am Ostufer des Nils. Es handelt sich um die größte Tempelanlage, die jemals gebaut wurde. Es wurde in der Zeit zwischen 2055 v. Chr. und 100 n. Chr. erbaut. Der alte Ägypter nannte es Epet Sut. Es war ein wichtiges Zentrum und entwickelte...Read More

Dendera Temple The Dendera Temple is located in Dendera, the capital of Egypt’s sixth Upper Egypt region. With its distinctive style and layout, it is a magnificent example of the beauty and grandeur of Egyptian temples during the Greek and Roman periods. Dendera Temple The temple is specifically dedicated to Hathor, the goddess associated with...Read More

Luxor-Tempel ,Es wurde in der 18. Dynastie von König Amenophis III. erbaut und hieß in der Antike Epet Reset. Es wurde parallel zum Ufer des Nils gebaut. Der Grundstein wurde 1349 v. Chr. von König Amenophis III. gelegt. Tutanchamun und Haremhab Ramses II. ergänzten es. Luxor-Tempel Der Tempel wurde mit einer Nord-SüdAchse gebaut, anders als...Read More