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Temple of Abu Simbel Among Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites are the two temples of Abu Simbel, which were included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979, alongside Abu Simbel to Philae. They lie about 240 kilometers southwest of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile, between the first and second cataracts. The...Read More

Gabal el-Silsilah (Al-Selsela Mountain) Al-Selsela Mountain is one of the most important archaeological sites in Aswan, located on both the eastern and western banks of the Nile between Edfu and Kom Ombo, about 60 kilometers from the magnificent Temple of Edfu. Its significance comes from its special and unique topographical location at the narrowest part...Read More

Suhail Island About 4 kilometers south of Aswan lies Suhail Island. It is located within the First Cataract of the Nile, 2 kilometers south of Elephantine Island. Its significance comes not only from the beauty of its natural composition and breathtaking views, and the fact that it is a quarry of solid granite, but also...Read More

Meidum Pyramid Egypt 2025 – Explore the Mysterious Collapse of the First True Pyramid Medium Pyramid The Medium Pyramid is located about 70 kilometers south of Cairo in the Beni Suef Governorate. In its current form, it does not look much like a traditional pyramid but resembles a huge stone tower built on a high...Read More

Elephantine-Insel Die Insel Elephantine, die heute Insel Assuan heißt, liegt am nördlichen Ende des ersten Wasserfalls in Assuan. Wir können sagen, dass die Ausbeutung der Insel etwa 3300 Jahre v. Chr. Elephantine-Insel begann, wo es auf dieser Insel archäologische und Verwaltungsgebäude sowie die ersten Wohngebäude gab, die sich auf zwei Granitgipfeln konzentrierten, die das Fundament...Read More

Dahshur Pyramids Egypt 2025 – Explore the Bent & Red Pyramids Beyond Giza 🌻 Introduction to Dahshur – Egypt’s Hidden Pyramid Site Dahshur is a lesser-known yet incredibly important archaeological site located about 40 kilometers south of Cairo. As part of the Memphis necropolis, Dahshur served as a royal burial ground during the Old and...Read More

Valley of the Kings Origin of the Valley of the KingsIn 1539 BCE, the kings of the New Kingdom chose this valley as the site for their eternal tombs. This choice was likely influenced by the nature of the mountain in the area, which was called Ta-Dahnt in ancient times. Significance of the LocationThe highest...Read More

Tutankhamun’s Tomb Tutankhamun’s tomb is located in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile and is designated KV62. On November 4, 1922, Lord Howard Carter wrote in his diary: The first step leading into the tomb was found. Tutankhamun’s Tomb Following this discovery, one of the greatest finds in history...Read More

Nefertari’s Tomb The most magnificent and beautiful of all tombs is the tomb of Queen Nefertari, QV 66. It is famous for the beauty and splendor of its design and colors. It was discovered in 1904 by Ernesto Schiaparelli. Nefertari’s Tomb Nefertari was the wife of Ramses II before he took over the rule of...Read More

Introduction to Sin Negm Cemetery Location and Historical ContextThe tomb of Sin Negm is located in the West Cemetery of Deir el-Medina and is designated as Nott1. It is one of the best-preserved Egyptian tombs. Sin Negm lived during the 19th Dynasty, during the reign of Pharaoh Seti I and the early years of Ramses...Read More