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05/02/2010
Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings
It is known for housing the tombs (hypogeums) of a number of New Empire pharaohs. The first pharaoh to have been buried here it seems was Thutmose I (around 1504 BC). It is believed that the Valley of the Kings was chosen for two reasons: first, pyramidal shape of the mountain which overlooks it and second, easy access for surveying and protecting the area.
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Egypt history

History of Ancient Egypt: Find here the history of egypt theme.

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Egypt history

Egypt pyramids

Egypt and its 87 pyramids has for all time fired the imagination of the world. The pyramids of Khufu, Khafra, Menkaura, Saggara, The Red Pyramid (...)
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Bonaparte in Egypt

He shall capture Egypt, will expel, wherever possible, the English from all their possessions in the Orient and most notably destroy all their trading posts on the RedSea (...)
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Egypt Monuments

Luxor Temple

In the heart of the coty is the closest temple to the boats. Erected under Amenhotep III (14th century BC) andt Ramesses II (13th century BC)), the Luxor Temple was in fact only used once a year (...)
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Valley of the Kings

It is known for housing a good number of the tombs (hypogeums) of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. It is twidely believed that the first pharaoh to have been buried here was Thutmose I (in around 1504 BC.). It is thought that the Valley of the Kings was chosen for two reasons: (...)

Egyptian Gods

Top Egyptian Gods

AmonAmun
God generally associated with the wind and with ...
AnubisAnubis
Jackal-god, one of
the most ancient Egyptian deitiese
BastetBastet
One of the daughters of Ra, the sun god, and the wife of Ptah
DuamutefDuamutef
One of the four sons of Horus avec Imset, Hapi and Qebehsenuef
HorusHorus
One of the oldest
gods of the Egyptain pantheon,
IsisIsis
An important Egyptian deity, the goddess
of life ...
SekhmetSekhmet
Is represented in the form of a lady with
a lioness head ...
SobekSobek
Worshiped in Kom Ombo and in the Faiyuum region, is ...
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Is represented in the form of an ibis
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Egypt flights

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Egypt Cruises

Egypt Cruises
From the powerful pharaohs to the revered gods, from the mysterious temples to the sacred tombs, choose a Nile Cruise and/or a Lake Nasser Cruise and return with wonderful memories.

egypt Travel

Egypte Travel
Narratives of travel in Egypt. A mix of texts from enthusiasts of Egypt and its history as well as some links to practical pages to help you prepare your own trip to Egypt (...)

Egypt Hotels

Egypt Hotels
Reserving your hotel in Egypt has never been so easy. Compare rooms, location and services provided. Will it be a cultural city break or a lazy holiday by the Red Sea ?

Egypt Holidays

Egypt Holidays
Finding your Egypt holiday is never easy. Comparing the offers of several companies remains one of the easiest ways of finding your perfect Egypt holiday for less. .

Visa Egypt

visa Egypt
Cost of entry visa and information on the rights of entry into Egypt for British nationals. Tourist visas can be obtained at Egyptian Consulates outside of Egypt (...)
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