A land teaming with archaeological ruins, temples, pyramids and relics, laying worship to the many gods and kings, including the infamously insignificant, yet powerful boy King Tutankhamen. A land which has endured more than 2000 years of foreign rule by its conquerors – the Greeks, the Roman, the Arabs and the Turks.
Egypt is also a long of contrasts, offering the perfect balance of things to see and do in a holiday destination. From the awe inspiring historical sites of the great Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak, to relaxing days spent gently sailing along the Nile, to world class diving, snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing at the water and beaches of the Red Sea.
Egypt is a nation of rich cultural diversity, and incredibly welcoming people. For the ultimate cultural experience, why not take a step back in time and immerse yourself in the lifestyle of the ancient Nubian people. And of course a visit to Cairo with its incredible humdrum, mysterious aromas and bustling street scenes, riddled with bazaars, markets and street traders. Very few countries have such a treasure of ancient artifacts and structures stretching back 7 thousand years. No wonder people return year after year to discover yet another region or facet of this amazing country.
Religion was the backbone of life in Ancient Egypt and mythology its bloodline. Death and the afterlife were essential to Ancient Egyptian society. 5 000 years ago, the first Pharaoh, King Narmer, founded the world’s first nation state, recording it in the world’s first written script. The pharaohs were not just kings or queens, they were gods and they were worshipped as divine rulers. But they also commanded vast administrative armies and it was their sophisticated system of bureaucracy that enabled the construction of Egypt’s greatest monuments, the pyramids of course and also the tombs in the Valley of Kings, the greatest temples of Karnak, the ruins of Thebes, not forgetting the Sphinx at Giza. The relics of Ancient Egypt still survive to bear witness to the refinement and beauty of many golden ages.
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