Showing posts with label Egyptian places. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Egyptian places. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

How do you spend New Year in Egypt?


If you think to spend new year eve in Africa for a holiday, you have to visited the legendary pyramids on New Year eve occasion ? There is a tendency to celebrate Christmas and New Year eve in a foreign city that you've never been before. If you are from this trend, the city of Cairo in Egypt is highly recommended for your next holiday to come. Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa. Its metropolitan area is the 16th largest in the world. Located near the delta of the Nile, it was founded in the year 969. The historic town has many attractions and Oriental festivals waiting for you to discover on New Years Eve 2014 .

Monday, December 30, 2013

The Egyptian Museum is the largest and Antiquities in Egypt

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The Egyptian Museum store
The Egyptian Museum contains the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world , no visit to Egypt is complete without a trip through its galleries.
The Egyptian Museum store was built in Gizeh . In 1891 he was moved to Giza Palace of " Ismail Pasha " which housed the antiquities that were later moved to the present building. The Egyptian Museum is located in Tahrir Square in Cairo . It was built during the reign of Khedive Abbas Helmi II in 1897, and opened November 15, 1902 (More History) . It has 107 rooms . On the ground floor there are the huge statues. The upper floor houses small statues , jewels, Tutankhamen treasures and mummies.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Mall of arabia is the latest attractive places in Egypt


Mall of Arabia is the largest mall in Egypt in terms of space and stores, and the second largest mall in the Middle East. The project is owned by Saudi Fawaz Al Hokair Group. Mall of Arabia is planned: - 900 marks. - A free parking space for up to 9000 cars. - 13 complex 3D cinema. - Zone family entertainment. 

Sunday, December 15, 2013

List of Insurance Companies in Egypt

List of Insurance Companies in Egypt

1- A C E LIFE INS. CO.
3 Abu El Feda St., Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: 027396700 Fax: 027396707
2- A I G PHARAONIC INSURANCE CO.
Nile City, North Tower, Corniche El Nil St., Ramlet Boulak, Beside Arkadia Mall, Floor No. 26, Mohandeseen, Giza, Egypt
Tel: 023029830 Fax: 023029833
3-ABOUKALAM INSURANCE BROKERAGE
Address: 31 Lebanon St., Mohandeseen, Giza, Egypt
Tel: 023447071 Fax: 023447576
4.         ACE C I I C INSURANCE CO. EGYPT S. A. E
Address: 3 Abu El Feda St., 5th. Floor, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt

Friday, December 13, 2013

Al-Azhar Mosque and Islamic in Egypt


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Al-Azhar Mosque is a mosque in Islamic Cairo in Egypt. Al-Muizz li-Dīn Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. This name is relative to the Fatima Al-Zahra daughter of the Prophet Mohammed,  It is the first mosque  is established in Egypt.
The al -Azhar departure
When Jawhar al - Siqilli planned for the construction of al -Qahira , he drew plans to build a large new mosque to be the center of prayers for his master al - Mu'iz Maghrebite and his disciples . This mosque was first known as Jami 'al- Qahira (Cairo mosque ) . There was a minaret and took up half the space occupied by the current al- Azhar mosque .

Friday, December 6, 2013

Tour Egypt aroud Aswan and Luxor

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Aswan is the egyptian artifact city of Swenett , which in antiquity was the frontier town of Ancient Egypt facing the south. Swenett is supposed to have derived its name from an Egyptian goddess with the same name . (Citation needed) This goddess later was identified as Eileithyia by the Greeks and Lucina by the Romans during their occupation of tour Egypt because of the similar association of their goddesses with childbirth , and of which the import is " openness " . The ancient name of the city is also said to be derived from the Egyptian symbol for trade, tour egypt.

Friday, November 22, 2013

What do you know about the Serapeum in Alexandria??

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Ptolemy built the Serapeum on the Acropolis of Alexandria ( a small hill)  in Egypt. The temple resembled the famous Serapeum in Memphis and raised on a platform , with over 100 steep steps . It was made of polished marble and gilded and painted inside. The statue of Serapis was said to be so great that each hand touched the wall on both sides. 

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Citadel of Saladin in Egypt

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 Saladin Castle and the Citadel of Saladin is a famous tourist attraction in Egypt. Cairo Citadel Hill is Mokattam in Cairo,Egypt. Originally conceived as a royal house and as a barracks by the ruler Saladin.
The Ayouby built by Saladin , the famous leader of the king and the army and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty in the late 12th century , the Citadel has witnessed many important events in Egyptian history .
The Citadel is considered one of the most popular historical sites in Cairo , as it is included in almost all visits designed to visit the capital of Egypt.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Al Hussein area the famous Islamic in EGYPT

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It was in Cairo , Egypt , Al Hussein area is the most crowded place in Egypt , which includes the market Khan el -Khalili and Hussein Mosque is considered one of the most important mosques Cairo and a beautiful Islamic monument. It was built in the Fatimid period in 1154 and amended in the year 1236 . The mosque is named after Al Hussein , the son Aly Ibn Aby Taleb 's , the fourth Khalifa ( deputy Mohamed ) , God bless him . The mosque is decorated with fascinating gold and oriental decorations . It was renovated during the reign of Khedive Ismail, in the early20th century and the remains of the cemetery.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Zoo is one of the finest in egypt

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The Giza Zoo is one of the finest in EGYPT and the world and the most densely populated of different animal and plant species. Its area is about 80 feddans . It is located near the west bank of the Nile . Its northern tip dominates Cairo University . It is not far from downtown Cairo and is bound to it by many buses . The zoo is under the Ministry of Agriculture in Egypt.
 Khediwe Ismail (1863-1879) , the master of Egypt , was the first to think of the opening of the Zoo , on the occasion of the inauguration

The sound and light in EGYPT

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The sound and light show is a magnificent show that brings creatively to life the rule of ancient Egypt. The artists skillfully created a show to present images of all historical eras. For an hour , you can enjoy the sound and light show near the pyramids and the Sphinx . The story is told by the Sphinx again, to tell you the world's oldest secrets. In the 21st century , we go back in time thousands of years to see how they were built and survived ! The show manages to convey the great human spirit and creativity behind their creation.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

traditional sailing in Egypt

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Feluccas are the traditional sailing Egypt's Nile. Egyptians and foreigners alike enjoy a relaxing felucca ride because they are perfect for catching the breeze on a hot summer night , for brisker sails the rest of the year and watching the sunset at any moment. They are ideal for an impromptu after-work party, a romantic evening, and to soothe tots weekend . It is not unusual for friends to get together and rent a felucca for an hour or two for a small social gathering.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Karnak temple is the largest in Egypt

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Karnak temple is the largest in Egypt and the world. The temple complex contains a group of temples as the Great Temple Amon Ra'd Khonso Temple , The Temple of ESP and the Temple of the God Osiris.
 and it was built by Amon the pharaoh of Egypt, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. Karnak temple is of three main temples , smaller enclosed temples , and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor.temple Karnak is actually the modern name , but the old name was Ipet - isut , which means the most sacred of places .

Friday, November 1, 2013

The Library of Alexandria in Egypt



























The Library of Alexandria was the most famous of the libraries of the ancient Egypt. it was interesting facts about the ancient , there were many great collections of books and literature in ancient times.
library of Alexandria and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. It is both a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity.
In 1974 was the idea of reviving the old library,In 2002, the library of

Monday, October 21, 2013

Khan el -Khalili the famous Egyptian places

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Khan el-Khalili , 

once known as the Turkish bazaar in Egypt during the Ottoman period , is now usually just called the ' Khan ', and the names of it and Muski market are often used interchangeably to refer to either. Named for the large caravanserai , the market was built in 1382 by the Emir Djaharks el -Khalili in the heart of the Fatimid City . Together with the market al- Muski west ,
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