Valley of the Kings in Luxor

Valley of the Kings in Luxor

The Road to the Valley of the Kings The Valley of the Kings is a narrow, closed valley located on the western bank of the Nile, behind the rocks of Mount Thebes (Luxor). Geographically, it is a shallow ravine surrounded by highlands, and resembles a large, irregularly shaped hole in the middle of the highlands […]

Karnak Temple in Luxor

Karnak Temple in Luxor

Why was the Karnak Temple named so? The name: The temple was named after the city of Karnak, which is a modern name derived from the Arabic word “Khornaq,” meaning the fortified village, which was given to many temples in the region during this period.  Karnak Temple in Luxor The ancient Egyptians called Luxor Temple […]

Hot air balloon in Luxor

Hot air balloon in Luxor

Hot air balloon in Luxor Magical trips for tourist groups start today, the happiness for tourists in Luxor city, which are hot air balloon trips that tweet daily in the sky of the governorate above the crops, green nature and mountains, in addition to tourists enjoying watching the temples and tombs of the pharaohs from […]

Baron Palace in Egypt

Baron Palace in Egypt

Why is the Baron called by this name? Baron is an aristocratic title in feudal monarchies. It comes in the feudal hierarchy below viscount. In the British House of Lords it is the lowest ranking member. The word comes from the Old French baron meaning “warrior” or “free”. Baron’s Palace The Indian-style Baron Empain Palace, […]

Al-Azhar Mosque in Egypt

Al-Azhar Mosque in Egypt

Al-Azhar Mosque It is the oldest integrated global university, and one of the most important and famous mosques in Egypt and the Islamic world. Its corridors embraced millions of students and teachers of knowledge, until it became the destination of knowledge for all Muslims, a source of moderation, and a towering beacon of Islam. Its […]

Religious Complex in Egypt

Religious Complex in Egypt

What does the religious complex contain? The religious complex in ancient Egypt is located near the ancient Babylon Fortress, and includes the Mosque of Amr Ibn al-Aas, the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Jewish Synagogue, and a number of other churches, including: the Church and Cave of Mary Girgis, the Church of the Virgin Mary […]

Pharaonic obelisks

Pharaonic obelisks

Ancient Egyptian Obelisks  The obelisks were carved from a single block of stone, with most of the obelisks coming from the granite quarries of Aswan. The oldest temple obelisk still in its original location is a red granite obelisk of the Twelfth Dynasty pharaoh Senusret I in the Matariya area of ​​the Heliopolis district of […]

Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo

Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo

Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque A unique model in the history of Islamic architecture, and a strong evidence of the level of Islamic civilization in the era of the Tulunid state, built by Ahmed Ibn Tulun on a large area of ​​​​six acres, construction began in 263 AH – 876 AD, and was completed in 265 […]

The Hanging Church in Egypt

The Hanging Church in Egypt

The Hanging Church is one of the oldest Coptic monuments, distinguished by its rare architectural style and the first papal seat in Cairo. It is one of the most beautiful churches in the Middle East, and some wonder why it was given this name, which is what Al-Watan reviews in the following lines. Why is […]

Amr ibn al-Aas Mosque in Egypt

Amr ibn al-Aas Mosque in Egypt

The Mosque of Amr ibn al-Aas is located in Fustat in the Old Cairo district. It is the first mosque built in Egypt after Amr ibn al-Aas conquered it in the year 20 AH, corresponding to 641 AD. This mosque was built in the year 21 AH, corresponding to 641 AD, and when it was […]