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Arts & culture

Egypt is a rich, historical melting pot. From Pharaonic culture to Christianity and Islam, experiencing the Egyptian culture's unique mosaic can leave you feeling exhilarated.

For memorable experiences, try shopping at the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, visit the Karnak and Abu Simbel Temples or experience the Berber culture at the Siwa Oasis. If you are the museum type, you will love the art at Tamr Hena Museum.

To help you get started, below are some of the best top Ancient Egyptian attractions to explore.

Pyramid of Giza

Of all the Ancient Egyptian sites, the Pyramid of Giza is the most renowned and includes the world’s largest pyramid, Khufu. The pyramid of Khufu is the oldest in Egypt. The Pyramid of Giza is popularly known as the ‘The Great Pyramid’.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel is known as Ramesses the Great. Ramesses II is one of the most famous Egyptian pharaohs and formed part of the 19th century. From 1279 BC, he built the temples at Abu Simbel to immortalise himself.

Saqqara

Saqqara in Egypt is the ancient necropolis of Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt, founded in 3000 BC by Menes. It contains a host of burial chambers and pyramids and is the oldest complete stone building complex in history.

Luxor Temple

Constructed in the 14th century BC by Amenhotep III, the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty, the Luxor Temple was part of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes. Luxor Temple is a breathtaking site.

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