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El Kharga oasis is the largest Oasis and the capital of the New Valley Governorate in the Western Desert of Egypt. It is located about 240km southward Assiut Governorate, and about 580 km away from Ca

El Farafra is an oasis in the New Valley governorate in the Western Desert of Egypt. It locates between El Dakhla and El Bahariya Oases. Distinctively, the oasis is distinguished with a simple archite

El Dakhla is an oasis in the Western Desert in New Valley Governorate. It lies between El Kharga and El Farafra encloses about 14 villages as well as a great number of monuments that date back to diff

El Bahariya is an oasis in the Western Desert that is regarded as a part of 6th October Governorate currently. It locates about 300 km from Cairo and consists of a number of smaller villages including

The Black Desert stretches over a massive area in the Western Desert, in the New Valley Governorate. It locates in the area between El Bahariya and El Farafra Oases and is regarded as one of the popul

The White Desert is one of the worth visiting places in Egypt that locates about 50km away from El Farafra Oasis in the New Valley Governorate. It is called in that name due to the white color of the

Paris Oasis (or Baris) is one of the beautiful oasis in the New Valley Governorate located about 90km away from El Kharga Oasis.The most important place to be visited in that area is Roman Temple of D

The Predynastic Period extends over a very long span of time marking the first evidence of human civilization beginning to appear in Egypt. That is, it is the period that preceded the invention of wri

The first inhabitants of Egypt reached the banks of the Nile River, after crosing marshes and valleyes full of difficulties and obstacles, escaping the desertification of the Sahara. The original comm

The Greek called their country Hellas and themselves, Hellenes. With the arrival of the Romans, they called themselves Gracias. The Greeks were not the natives of Hellas, and there were other people w

With the death of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antonio, and with the fall of Alexandria in the hands of Augustus Octavius in 30 BC, Augustus became the legitimate heir of the government of Egypt. Octavius c

The fourth century witnessed the split of the Roman Empire into two distinct empires: the Eastern Roman Empire (later called the Byzantine Empire) and Western Roman Empire, a split reinforced when Con

At th end of of the potolemaic era the local egyptain were known as Aegyptioi, from the toponym Aegyptos (Egypt). The Word Aegyptos itself is derived from the ancient name of the capital Memphis, Ha k

The Arabs, who are now to play their surprising part of history, are historically considered among the most important people of the Semitic race. The name ' Saracen ', applied to them is of a doubtful

Why Nubians did not write their historical register in their own languages until very late in antiquity? We know about Nubian cultures and their people largely through Egyptology and some writings of

Anubis is one of immortal gods in the ancient Egyptian mythology whose importance is attributed to his great role in the underworld as the protector of the dead bodies. He was called as the Lord of Mu

Although the practice of preserving corpses is common to several cultures around the world, the Egyptians were proficient, more complex and refined in this art during the nearly four thousand years. I

The Funeral procession was an element of the death rituals in Ancient Egypt. After 70 days following the death of a person, an elaborate funeral procession headed towards the designated tomb of the de

Hapi in the ancient Egyptian mythology is the god of the Nile River and the source of life of all the people, animals and plants around it. The excessive fascination with the power of Nile River and i

Blessed with a long, rich history as well as countless marvels and wonders, the Land of the Pharaohs always reveals bewildering mysteries. Huge volumes of research and studies have been dedicated to t

Horus is one of the prominent and most influential gods in the ancient Egyptian mythology and the hero of several myths. The priests of Ra placed Horus in the Ennead as the son of Isis and Osiris and

According to the ancient Egyptian Myth of Creation, before life the whole world was nothing but a wide dismal sea until the Lummous Lotus Flower came out of the water bringing light and perfume to the

Maat is one of the goddesses in the ancient Egyptian mythology that was regarded as a symbol for wisdom and justice and other moral values that help mankind to live properly. The usual depiction of he

The Ennead is a group of nine gods and goddesses in the Egyptian mythology topped by Ra, the Chief sun god. Before life, the whole universe was nothing but a huge dismal sea and all the gods and godde

This myth was used to serve a crucial political purpose which id the desire of the members of the 5th dynasty and the members of the family of Cheops in particular to give themselves the legitimacy of

Ra in the ancient Egyptian mythology was the sun god and the father of all the other gods and goddesses who grow older and weaker in his declining years and began to commission his faithful, wise and

The Phoenix is a mythical bird that was always pictured in the ancient Egyptian mythology as a handsome bird with two long legs, two feathers falling from the back of his head and a straight beak. It

Khnum is one of the ancient Egyptian gods who had been worshiped many years before the Pyramid Texts and was worshiped many centuries after Christ but there is no accurate reference for the period of

Hathor in the ancient Egyptian religion was presented as the Earth mother who was called in the Coffin Text "the Primeval or the Lady of All". The origin of Hathor is a highly controversial issue sinc

One of the most interesting myths about Ra in his declining years is the myth of Hathor as the daughter of Ra and his weapon that he used for punishing the sinful mortal people on earth. It is said th

Despite of his indispensable role in the ancient Egyptian mythology, Thuth has never occupied the position of one of the members of the divine family or as a Chief god in any myth. There are many sour

Min was the god of fertility in the ancient Egyptian mythology that had been deified in several centers throughout Egypt including Koptos and Panopolis probably in the 20th dynasty. In the 11th dynast

In the ancient Egyptian mythology, Osiris was the Chief Judge of the dead in the under world, the husband of Isis and the father of Horus the younger. He was regarded as the reason for fertility of th

Built by the kings of the First Dynasty, Memphis had been the capital city of Egypt around 3000 BC, after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Though not much have survived from ancient Memphis,

During the Middle Kingdom, (2133-1786 B.C), Thebes was regarded as the center of the political and religious affairs in Egypt and the center of the civilized world. The most distinguishing feature of

Ras Muhammad National Park is one of the fascinating protectorates in Egypt and is located in the south of Sinai Peninsula bordered by the Gulf of Suez from the west and by the Gulf of Aqaba from the

Saint Katherine Protectorate is a well-known National Park in the south of Sinai in Egypt. It comprises some of the highest peaks such as Mount Catherine, Mount Sinai and others.  The area containing

Ras Abu Gallum is a famous protectorate that lies in south Sinai in Egypt. It is located on the road between Sharm El-Sheikh and Taba and is characterized by the proximity of its high mountains and be

Wadi El Rayan is an incredible protectorate located in Faiyum, Egypt. It attracts a large number of visitors from all over the world, therefore, it is one of the major touristic destinations in Egypt.

Siwa Oasis is a major protectorate in Egypt that will charm you with its natural beauty. It is situated around 50 milometers from Libyan borders in Egypt. Siwa Oasis contains several lakes and springs

Quran Lake protectorate is one of the magnificent oldest natural lakes in the world and is considered part of the Moeris Lake. It was announced as a protectorate around the year 1989 AD for the reason

The amazing Wadi El Gemal National Park or the Valley of Camels is situated 40 kilometers from the city of Marsa Allam in Egypt. It has become a protectorate around the year 2003 AD.

The fantastic Wadi Degla protected area, located in the city of Cairo in Egypt, was announced as a protectorate during the year 1999 AD. It is considered a great escape from the hustle of cities for t

White Desert National Park is one of the most fascinating tourist destinations in Egypt and is considered the perfect site for safari trips; people usually visit it on their way to the Farafra oasis.

Nabq Protected Area is a popular touristic site in Egypt which is visited by many tourists from all over the world. It is located in South Sinai and is considered one of the largest coastal protectora

During your visit to the incredible city of Aswan in Egypt, do not forget to take a look at the glamorous Wadi Al-Allaqi Protectorate. It was established as a protected area around the year 1989 AD an

The extraordinary city of Cairo comprises one of the interesting protected areas in Egypt which is called the Petrified Forest Protectorate, and is also known by the name Gabal el-Khashab or Wood Hill

Ashtum El-Gamil is a unique protectorate situated about 7 kilometers from the stunning city of Port Said in Egypt. It is located on the coastal road between Damietta and Port Said. It was announced as

Wadi Sannur Cave is a famous protected area in the city of Beni Suef, Egypt and lies at about 200 kilometers from the city of Cairo. The cave was declared as a protectorate around the year 1

El Hassana Dome is one of the unique protected areas in Cairo, Egypt. It is located in Abu Rawash which is set around 8 kilometers from the fantastic Pyramids of Giza. The protectorate is divided into

Gebel Elba or Elba Mountain is an important protectorate which lies in the southeastern side of Egypt in the Halaib Triangle and around 250 kilometers south of Marsa Alam. Permission is required to vi

If you are looking for an exciting trip full of real desert adventures, you must head to the extraordinary Bahariya Oasis or El-Wahat el-Bahariya which was declared as a protected area around the year

The protectorate of Salouga and Ghazal is one of the smallest areas in Egypt which contains various islands including two major islands that the area is named after. You can take a look at this prote

Lake Burullus is one of the largest natural lakes in Egypt and a fascinating protected area in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate. It lies east of the Rosetta branch of the Nile and is detached from the Medit

Zaranik protectorate is set along the Mediterranean coast of North Sinai at the eastern end of Lake Bardawil. It has been declared as a protected area around the year 1985 AD and is one of the largest

Gilf El-Kebir National Park is located in the New Valley Governorate which is around 1600 kilometers from the city of Cairo and lies on the Libyan-Sudanese border. It was declared as a protectorate du

Mount Kamel Meteor protectorate, which is located on the east side of the New Valley governorate in Egypt, was designated as a natural protected area around the year 2012 AD. It was discovered during

During your visit to the fascinating city of Luxor, you will find the Dababia protected area which was established around the year 2007 AD. It is located near the city of Esna and has a history of aro

Tiran and Sanafir Islands are two of the most spectacular islands where you can spend an enjoyable trip. They are located near the city of Sharm El-Sheikh along the Red Sea in Egypt and are considered

El Omayed protectorate is an Egyptian area located near the city of Matrouh and it can also be reached easily from the fascinating city of Alexandria. It is privileged with its wealth of different spe

Wadi Al-Assiut is an exceptional protectorate in Assiut Governorate in Egypt. It was established during the year 1989 AD as a result of a project shared between Assiut University in Egypt and Universi

Saloum Protectorate is a unique area located in the governorate of Marsa Matrouh on the western Sudanese borders in Egypt. It was established as a protected area around the year 2010 AD for the purpos

Al-Ahrash protectorate is a glamorous destination which lies in the north-eastern part of Egypt in the city of Rafah and close to the Palestinian borders with Egypt. It is covered with dunes of sands

Nile River Islands protected area is a group composed of 144 islands located in different cities of Egypt which lie along the River Nile or are crossed by the Nile. Around fifteen islands are spread t

Red Sea Northern Islands reserve is a major natural area which was established as protectorate around the year 2006 AD. It plays an important role in conserving different types of natural resources, i