Egyptian pyramids
The Egyptian pyramids are considered one of the most important tourist attractions in the world, and one of the largest landmarks in the ancient world, as they play a major role in developing the country’s income, which are pyramid-shaped buildings characterized by their careful and accurate construction, where they were built to be the tombs of the pharaohs and their queens, which made it a famous tourist landmark It is visited by millions of tourists every year, and the Pyramids of Giza are witnessing a great tourist turnout, due to the presence of the Sphinx.
St. Catherine’s Monastery
Saint Catherine Monastery is classified as an Egyptian tourist attraction, and it is one of the oldest monastic places in the world, dating back to the year 330 AD, and this monastery and the surrounding area is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and it was named after Saint Catherine, the legendary martyr of Alexandria who was subjected to torture Because of its faith, the Church of the Transfiguration is located inside the monastery, a church decorated with rock pillars, surrounded by huge marble columns, and walls covered with symbols and golden paintings, and this history dates back to the sixth century AD.
Saqqara
The village of Saqqara is classified among the largest archaeological sites in Egypt, and it is indicated that it was a huge cemetery of ancient Memphis, and was buried for more than 3,500 years, and extends over a distance of seven kilometers from the Western Desert, and it is believed that the name of Saqqara was derived from the god of the dead Sokar (English: Sokar ), Which is the ultimate resting place for the deceased Pharaohs, their families, officials, generals and predators, where the pharaohs of the ancient kingdom were buried in eleven pyramids, and their subjects were buried in hundreds of smaller tombs.
Other tourist places in Egypt
Egypt includes many other tourist places, including the following:
- Hanging Church, Cairo Tower, and Al-Azhar Mosque: These monuments are located near the city of Cairo, and they reflect Egyptian history in the Pharaonic village.
- Qaitbay Castle, the Pompey Column, the Romen Theater, and the beaches: all located in Alexandria, which is the second largest Egyptian city located along the coast of the Mediterranean.
- Luxor: This city contains many temples, royal tombs, and the famous Valley of Kings in Baban al-Muluk.
- Temple of Horus: The Temple of Horus is one of the best ancient Egyptian antiquities, whose construction dates back to 237-57 BC.
- Museum of Islamic Art: This museum represents one of the finest collections of Islamic art in the world, and is considered one of the most beautiful museums in the Middle East.
- Abu Simbel Temples: Overlooking Lake Nasser, it consists of the Great Ramses II Temple, and the Temple of Hathor, which is one of the most famous temples in Egypt.
- Deir El Ahmar: It is considered one of the most prominent Christian monuments in Egypt. It is located four kilometers southeast of the white monastery, and is hidden in the back of the village.
- Aswan Gardens.
- Shali Castle.
- Siwa Oasis.
- Sharm El-Shaikh.
