Rahim Tabet | Februari 21, 2016 |
Egypt
Egypt is the land of pharaohs, pyramids, desert, the Nile and fantastic dive sites. Despite the fact that a trip to the beautiful Egypt is not completely risk free knowing millions of tourists find this country in the northeast of Africa. Sundays and diving enthusiasts come mostly in the coastal towns off. In particular, the resorts along the Red Sea as Hurghada, El Gouna, Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa'Alam enjoy great popularity among international visitors. The biggest draws of Egypt, the many archaeological treasures. The many relics that can be found at archaeological sites and museums are a collection of sites that manage to beckon many tourists to Egypt.
Landmark No. 1
Pyramids
The Egyptian pyramids are the most famous pyramids in the world. These tombs are contemporary still impressive by their shape and size. Although there are already several theories about how the buildings have to be built in ancient times, this mystery of the pyramids is still not resolved. The most famous pyramid of Cheops in Giza, near Cairo. This 146-meter-high pyramid is the only remaining Wonder of the seven ancient world wonders.
Landmark No. 2
Valley of the Kings
At Luxor lies the Valley of the Kings. The "Valley of the Kings" is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Egypt. The more than sixty royal tombs thus among the most visited sites in Egypt. The first grave was discovered, is the tomb of Ramesses VIII. The 62th and last discovered tomb is that of Tutankhamen. This tomb was discovered in 1922, most finds are moved to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo including the beautiful golden death mask.
Landmark No. 3
The Nile
Egypt is almost impossible without the Nile River. Thanks to the water of the thousands of kilometers of river life in the desert as well as possible. The annual flooding that used to always took place ensured that the banks of the Nile consist of fertile land. The floods no longer take place since the construction of the Aswan Dam. The Nile is among tourists especially popular because of the Nile Cruises that you can make. You then sail on a portion of the Nile and visiting interesting places situated along the Nile such as Luxor and Aswan.
Landmark No. 4
Red Sea
In the east it borders Egypt on the Red Sea, an inland rich in coral and tropical fish. Not for nothing does the Red Sea every top list of most beautiful dive locations. Along the Red Sea are a number of popular resorts such as Hurghada, El Gouna and Sharm El Sheikh. In these places there is a wide range of diving schools that can let you get your PADI diving certificate on the spot.
Landmark No. 5
Memphis and Saqqara
The city of Memphis, formerly called Men-Nefer-Peri, is thousands of years been the main town of the area we now know as Egypt. Of the city that was once one of the greatest cities of antiquity, is not much left. Some sights you see here is the torso of a colossus of Ramses II and a 80-ton alabaster sphinx. The corresponding necropolis (burial ground) Saqqara (Sakkara also written as) may be worth even more trouble. Saqqara is including the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the extent known first pyramid in history
Landmark No. 6
Temples of Karnak
The Temples of Karnak are located in the village of Karnak, which lies north of Luxor and within the agglomeration of Luxor. In fact, the two temples: the temple of Amun-Re, and the temple of Mut (Mut). The collection of temple buildings, sphinxes and excavated walls of the pyramids of Giza after the most visited tourist attraction in all of Egypt. The whole thing is so big that you probably need half a day to try to see as much as possible.
Landmark No. 7
Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai is also called Mount Sinai because this 2285 meter high mountain God, the Ten Commandments would have given Moses. The mountain also has important religious significance for Christians, Jews and Muslims. At the foot of Mount Sinai is the Catherine Monastery, one of the most famous and oldest monasteries in the world. Inside the monastery grows a shrub that would be akin to the burning bush, where God appeared to Moses according to tradition.
Landmark No. 8
Temple complex of Abu Simbel
At about four hours from Aswan Abu Simbel is an archaeological complex consisting of two large Egyptian temples: the great temple of Ramses II and the small temple of his wife Nefertari. As the largest harvest of tourists in the morning Abu Simbel and visit around noon again leaves the best time to quietly watch and photograph after 14 noon. In the summer it is very hot at Abu Simbel, something to be reckoned with.
Landmark No. 9
Siwa Oasis
In the west of Egypt, a few dozen kilometers from the border with Libya, according to many is the most beautiful oasis of the country: the Siwa Oasis. This oasis with thousands of olive trees and date palms is also called the "Island of the Blessed." Inside the oasis there are more than two hundred sources, Sun Source is famous because according to tradition, the famous Queen Cleopatra would have taken a bath here.
Landmark No. 10
Egyptian National Museum.
Egypt has some very interesting museums, most of which have a direct relationship with the old Upper Egypt and the archaeological finds that have been in the country. The largest collection of archaeological finds can be found in the Egyptian National Museum in Cairo.
www.steden.net/egypte/cairo/egyptisch-nationaal-museum/
Landmark No. 1
Pyramids
The Egyptian pyramids are the most famous pyramids in the world. These tombs are contemporary still impressive by their shape and size. Although there are already several theories about how the buildings have to be built in ancient times, this mystery of the pyramids is still not resolved. The most famous pyramid of Cheops in Giza, near Cairo. This 146-meter-high pyramid is the only remaining Wonder of the seven ancient world wonders.
Landmark No. 2
Valley of the Kings
At Luxor lies the Valley of the Kings. The "Valley of the Kings" is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Egypt. The more than sixty royal tombs thus among the most visited sites in Egypt. The first grave was discovered, is the tomb of Ramesses VIII. The 62th and last discovered tomb is that of Tutankhamen. This tomb was discovered in 1922, most finds are moved to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo including the beautiful golden death mask.
Landmark No. 3
The Nile
Egypt is almost impossible without the Nile River. Thanks to the water of the thousands of kilometers of river life in the desert as well as possible. The annual flooding that used to always took place ensured that the banks of the Nile consist of fertile land. The floods no longer take place since the construction of the Aswan Dam. The Nile is among tourists especially popular because of the Nile Cruises that you can make. You then sail on a portion of the Nile and visiting interesting places situated along the Nile such as Luxor and Aswan.
Landmark No. 4
Red Sea
In the east it borders Egypt on the Red Sea, an inland rich in coral and tropical fish. Not for nothing does the Red Sea every top list of most beautiful dive locations. Along the Red Sea are a number of popular resorts such as Hurghada, El Gouna and Sharm El Sheikh. In these places there is a wide range of diving schools that can let you get your PADI diving certificate on the spot.
Landmark No. 5
Memphis and Saqqara
The city of Memphis, formerly called Men-Nefer-Peri, is thousands of years been the main town of the area we now know as Egypt. Of the city that was once one of the greatest cities of antiquity, is not much left. Some sights you see here is the torso of a colossus of Ramses II and a 80-ton alabaster sphinx. The corresponding necropolis (burial ground) Saqqara (Sakkara also written as) may be worth even more trouble. Saqqara is including the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the extent known first pyramid in history
Landmark No. 6
Temples of Karnak
The Temples of Karnak are located in the village of Karnak, which lies north of Luxor and within the agglomeration of Luxor. In fact, the two temples: the temple of Amun-Re, and the temple of Mut (Mut). The collection of temple buildings, sphinxes and excavated walls of the pyramids of Giza after the most visited tourist attraction in all of Egypt. The whole thing is so big that you probably need half a day to try to see as much as possible.
Landmark No. 7
Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai is also called Mount Sinai because this 2285 meter high mountain God, the Ten Commandments would have given Moses. The mountain also has important religious significance for Christians, Jews and Muslims. At the foot of Mount Sinai is the Catherine Monastery, one of the most famous and oldest monasteries in the world. Inside the monastery grows a shrub that would be akin to the burning bush, where God appeared to Moses according to tradition.
Landmark No. 8
Temple complex of Abu Simbel
At about four hours from Aswan Abu Simbel is an archaeological complex consisting of two large Egyptian temples: the great temple of Ramses II and the small temple of his wife Nefertari. As the largest harvest of tourists in the morning Abu Simbel and visit around noon again leaves the best time to quietly watch and photograph after 14 noon. In the summer it is very hot at Abu Simbel, something to be reckoned with.
Landmark No. 9
Siwa Oasis
In the west of Egypt, a few dozen kilometers from the border with Libya, according to many is the most beautiful oasis of the country: the Siwa Oasis. This oasis with thousands of olive trees and date palms is also called the "Island of the Blessed." Inside the oasis there are more than two hundred sources, Sun Source is famous because according to tradition, the famous Queen Cleopatra would have taken a bath here.
Landmark No. 10
Egyptian National Museum.
Egypt has some very interesting museums, most of which have a direct relationship with the old Upper Egypt and the archaeological finds that have been in the country. The largest collection of archaeological finds can be found in the Egyptian National Museum in Cairo.
www.steden.net/egypte/cairo/egyptisch-nationaal-museum/
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