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TEMA: INFORMATION OF THE 10 MOST

ATTRACTIVE PLACES OF EGYPT

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FECHA: 26 DE MARZO DEL 2014
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INFORMATION OF THE 10 MOST ATTRACTIVE PLACES OF EGYPT

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LOCATION: The Arab Republic of Egypt is a country of the African
continent, located in the North eastern end .
Limits:
North: MEDITERRANEAN SEA
South: SUDAN
East: RED SEA AND ISRAEL
West: LIBYA
1. PYRAMIDS OF GIZA:
There are more than 80 pyramids in Egypt they were built 2600 BC 1500 B.C and they are located near the Nile River. Giza is the modern
name of the great necropolis of Cairo, it is located on the suburbs of the
Egyptian capital . They take up an area of6 2000 m2 and in this area you
find the Sphinx and the three Pyramids Cheops, Chephren and
Mycerinus, which are the most precious precious Egypt icon's . You can
visit the gallery of Cheops and Chephren. Cheops Pyramid is the only
one of the seven wonders of antiquity preserved.

2.- CAIRO:
It is the capital of Egypt. Attractions of Cairo are:
a) Khan al-Khalili market: It is one of the largest markets in the world,
many tourists visit this market. This is a great place for exotic perfume
bottles, Arabic clothing and other souvenirs.
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b) Egyptian Museum of Antiquities: You can find more than 100 000
artefacts. There are 107 rooms. The most popular attraction is the
Tutankhamun Gallery.
c) Other attractions include the Pyramids of Giza (mentioned in
advanced) and Old Cairo.

3.ABU SIMBEL:
It was built to worship the Amun Ra and Ptah-Horajti gods and to the
deified Rameses.
The facade of the temple is 33 meters high by 38 meters wide and is
guarded by four seated statues. All statues represent Ramesses II,
seated on a throne with the
double
crown of Upper and Lower
Egypt.

4.KARNAK TEMPLES:
It is a big complex and has three temples , the most famous of them is
Amun.Temple It is construction lasted 1300 years principal.

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5: LUXOR TEMPLE:
The modern city of Luxor is the site of the famous city of Thebes, (or
the city of 100 doors). A row of sphinxes line the entrance to Karnak
Temple. The most famous section of these temples is the Great
Hypostyle hall.

6: OASIS OF SIWA:
The area is famous for its dates and olives. It is one of the most
beautiful landscapes and waters of Egypt. It was the most inaccessible
oasis until recently. It lies 60 feed below sea level.

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7: Nubia Museum of Aswan:

One of the unavoidable visits of Aswan is the Nubian Museum, opened in
1997, is one of the best archaeological sites in Egypt, with wonderful
Pharaonic antiquities like the Colossus of Ramses II Osirian lobby,
belonging to the temple today submerged Gerf Hussein. It has an
ethnographic section showing life in the region before the dam that
complements the villages reconstructed Lakeside.

8.- VALLEY OF THE KINGS AND QUEENS VALLEY

The Valley of the Kings is located on the west bank of the Nile at Thebes.
There are 62 tombs in the valley.
The Valley of the Kings was where alos Pharaohs were buried kings and
dynasties XVIII, XIX, and XX .. Is East Valley which most tourists visit and
in which most of the tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs can be found.

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In the Valley of the Queens were buried queens and princes of the
dynasties XVIII, XIX, and XX some of earlier times. Is located southwest
of the Valley of the Kings.

9.- ALEXANDRIA:
The best places to see are - Pompey's Pillar, Bibliotheca Alexandrina,
Alexandria National Museum, King Farouk Palace and the Roman
Amphitheatre.

10:
Sharm
El Sheikh:
The
best
places
to see are - Sinai Mountain, Na'ama Bay,
Tiran Island, Terrazzina Beach and White lagoon.
Other attractions of Egypt include the White Desert Hurghada and
Felucca on the Nile

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