"A new generation of human rights investigators turns to high-tech methods" PBS NewsHour 2/13/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: Humanitarian crises like those in Syria's Aleppo sometimes make headli… Read More
"Pope Francis brings message of peace to Egypt as Christians face violence" PBS NewsHour 4/28/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: Security was on high alert across Cairo as Pope Francis arrived for me… Read More
"Coptic Christians in route to monastery targeted in a deadly assault" PBS NewsHour 5/26/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: Gunmen blasted an isolated bus packed with men, women and children in Egypt… Read More
Many Christians around the world observe the ancient feast day Epiphany, which brings a close to the Christmas season. At the Vatican, Pope Francis gave a special mass to re… Read More
Comprehensive Guide to and History of Antique Oriental Rugs
Search the Most Comprehensive Collection of Antique Rugs Online
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Sati I – Egypt (Image Source: Flickr – Soloegipto)Reincarnation is a concept adopted by many cultures and religions around the world by which they believe that a person’s s… Read More
In Search of the Rare Rugs of the World
So what really makes rare rugs rare?
According to nearly every rug salesperson, online and offline, every carpet is a “rare” find. Indeed… Read More
The New Year is upon us and Egypt has been on every list of the best destinations in 2020. The country offers a multitude of activities and destinations from stunning beaches to historical s… Read More
Egyptian history and civilization have always held an important place in the history of the world and that is why the people of Egypt always take pride in their history and their ancestors… Read More
The Gayer Anderson Museum is one of the unique museums in Cairo, located right next to the Mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun in the Sayyida Zeinab neighbourhood. The museum is in fact a house dating… Read More
Over the past few years, Egypt has undertaken major projects to restore and preserve many of the historical landmarks around the country to restore them to their former glory. Many of these… Read More
As we all know, Egypt contains many beautiful cities, and El Fayoum is one of these fascinating cities. It is located in a natural depression in Egypt’s western desert, about 103 km fr… Read More
Egypt’s one of the oldest civilizations in the world and there are many locations around the country where you can immerse yourself in its long history and learn more about how the cou… Read More
Egypt’s historical areas are spread all over the country, but Cairo has some of the most unique quarters of all. Recently, Egypt announced that it would begin a multi-million-pound pro… Read More
Many archaeological sites in Egypt show us the succession of great civilizations through different historical eras, from the ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic monuments to th… Read More
Marsa Matrouh is considered one of the beautiful tourist cities that many Egyptians and foreigners from different countries of the world visit to spend their time at its lovely beaches and h… Read More
Suez City is located in the eastern region of Egypt and bordered in the north by the city of Ismalia, and in the east by the Gulf of Suez. To the south is the Red Sea Governorate. Suez, in t… Read More
Port Said is a coastal city in Egypt. It is located in north eastern Egypt at the head of the northern entrance to the Suez Canal, bordered to the east by Port Fouad, to the north by the Med… Read More
Ain El Sokhna is one of the famous tourist towns in Egypt, and a lovely holiday destination because of its beautiful nature. Ain El Sokhna is located on the coast of the Red Sea, near… Read More
Traveling to Egypt will provide you with an unforgettable experience. It’s not just about visiting historical sites, which are fascinating in and of themselves, but it’s also ab… Read More
Le cinquième in French, from the number 5 (cinq) in French, the 5th arrondissement is one of the central arrondissements of Paris. Also known as Panthéon; from the ancient temp… Read More
The Location of the Kom Ombo Temple
8 Interesting Facts about Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan, Egypt 4The little village of Kom Ombo is located on the east bank of the Nile, some 800 kilomet… Read More
We are all aware that Herodotus once remarked, “Egypt is the gift of the Nile,” but not everyone is aware of how true this statement is. Ancient Egypt’s civilization would… Read More
According to business air travel statistics, business air travel has always been an essential part of how work runs. In 2019, global corporate travel hit a high score. Although more growth w… Read More
Hello there, fellow explorer! Are you looking for information about the Nile River? Well, then, you’ve come to the right place. Let me show you around. The Nile is a major river in nor… Read More
Magic from Egypt
Arab magicians, whose roots were in the valley of the Nile in Egypt, the “cradle of magic,” are responsible for many of the magic traditions in Europe and the… Read More
Kom Ombo Temple is located in Aswan. It was one of the impressive constructions of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which ruled Egypt for three centuries, from 305 to 30 BC. After that, it fell at the… Read More
When you hear about the Rosetta Stone, the first thing that comes to mind is ancient Egypt, but have you ever wondered what the well-known Stone actually tells us?
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Despite being part of Egypt, Nubia is quite a unique region that feels like a different country. It embraces the cities of Aswan and Luxor, and the people there have their traditions, langua… Read More
Connecting the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt, locals dubbed the Al-Minya Governorate the “Bride of Upper Egypt” because of its strategic location. Stretching for more than 135 km on… Read More
“The best introduction to art is to stroll through a museum. The more art you see, the more you’ll learn to define your own taste.”
Jeanne Frank, a modern artist
The pa… Read More
Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate Easter after a 55-day fast. The holiday comes at the end of a fast which partially overlapped with Ramadan, the month-long period during which Muslims fas… Read More
The Eid holiday is approaching. On Eid’s first morning, Muslims perform the Eid prayer while dressing in their new Eid outfits. Then, they celebrate Eid by hanging decorations and givi… Read More