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Abdelaziz Hamed
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Lake Nasser Cruise and the Rescued Nubian Temples
Sailing between Aswan and Abu Simbel on Lake Nasser takes three or four nights, depending on direction. Along…
The Nubian Museum in Aswan: Highlights, Tickets and Tips
If you visit only one museum in Aswan, make it the Nubian Museum. Opened in 1997 on a…
Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum: Are They Worth It?
Yes, for most travelers both are worth it. The Luxor Museum is a small, carefully lit collection of…
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa: Alexandria Visitor Guide
The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa are a Roman-era underground burial complex in Alexandria, cut into the rock from…
Ibn Tulun Mosque & Gayer-Anderson Museum: Cairo Visitor Guide
The Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo, built between 876 and 879 CE by the governor Ahmad ibn Tulun,…
Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo: History, Dress Code & Visiting Tips
Al-Azhar Mosque is the first mosque built in Fatimid Cairo, begun in 970 CE and opened for Friday…
Camel Ride at the Pyramids: Prices, Welfare and Scams to Avoid
Camel and horse rides are still offered to visitors at the Giza Pyramids, but there is no official…
Kalabsha Temple: Aswan’s Rescued Nubian Temple Guide
Kalabsha Temple is a Roman-era temple to the Nubian god Mandulis, rebuilt in the early 1960s on the…
Karnak Sound and Light Show: Is It Worth It?
The Karnak Sound and Light Show is an evening performance inside Karnak Temple in Luxor. You walk through…
