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Temple of Philae Philae is an island in the Nile, located between the Aswan High Dam and the Aswan Dam in the Aswan Governorate. It lies in the First Cataract, about 7 kilometers south of the modern city of Aswan, providing a safe place for temple construction away from flooding. The island contains many monuments,...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

Tutankhamun’s Tomb Tutankhamun’s tomb is located in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile and is designated KV62. On November 4, 1922, Lord Howard Carter wrote in his diary: The first step leading into the tomb was found. Tutankhamun’s Tomb Following this discovery, one of the greatest finds in history...Read More

Nefertari’s Tomb The most magnificent and beautiful of all tombs is the tomb of Queen Nefertari, QV 66. It is famous for the beauty and splendor of its design and colors. It was discovered in 1904 by Ernesto Schiaparelli. Nefertari’s Tomb Nefertari was the wife of Ramses II before he took over the rule of...Read More

The tomb of Sin Negm is located in the West Cemetery of Deir el-Medina and is designated as Nott1. It is one of the best-preserved Egyptian tombs. Sin Negm lived during the 19th Dynasty, during the reign of Pharaoh Seti I and the early years of Ramses II. He likely died in the 11th year...Read More