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Main tourist destinations

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 1. GIZA PYRAMID COMPLEX They are one of the 7 Wonders of the World and it is located less than 20km away from Cairo. They are the 3 tombs of the pharaohs Keops, Kefren and Micerinos. 2. ABU SIMBEL Abu Simbel is the site of two ancient Egyptian temples. The site is located on the Nile River in southern Egypt. The pharaoh Ramses II built the two temples in the 1200BC. The main temple was dedicated to two sun gods. 3. THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS AND QUEENS The Valley of the Kings was a great burial ground for the Pharaohs. After around 1500 B.C. the Pharaohs no longer built great pyramids in which to be buried. Instead, most of them were buried in tombs in the Valley of the Kings. There are over 60 tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Unfortunately, most of the tombs were looted thousands of years ago and the treasure was stolen or removed by thieves. 4. COLLOSUS AND HATSHEPSUT TEMPLE One of only a few female pharaohs in thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history, Hatshepsut. Considered one
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World Heritage Sites

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Cultural: Abu Mena (1979): an early Christian holy city built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria. We can find the church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and workshops. Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis (1979):  Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height. Historic Cairo (1979):  Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains. Founded in the 10th century, it became the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century. Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur (1979): The capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt has some
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Historical and patrimonial characteristics

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Ancient Egypt was one of the greatest and most powerful civilizations in the history of the world. It lasted for over 3000 years from 3150 BC to 30 BC. The civilization was located along the Nile River, where they built up the most important cities. That is because they used the water from the Nile to grow rich and profitable crops. KINGDOMS AND PERIODS We can distinguish three major kingdoms in which the Ancient Egypt civilization was at its strongest: - The Old Kingdom - The Middle Kingdom  - The New Kingdom CULTURE The government and religion were tied together as the leader of the government, the Pharaoh, was also leader of the religion. Writing was also important in keeping the government running. Only scribes could read and write and they were considered powerful people. PYRAMIDS AND TREASURE The Pharaohs of Egypt were often buried in giant pyramids or in secret tombs. They believed that they needed treasure to be buried with them to help them in the afterlife. As a result, arche
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Gastronomy

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Some of the most typical dishes are: Fatteh : a traditional farmers’ breakfast composed of fresh bread and hard bread mixed with yogurt, which can be accompanied by chicken and aubergines or chickpeas. Kofta : a very typical dis in Arab countries. Ihese are balls of minced beef or lamb usually seasoned with spices and onions, which gives them a certain sweet taste. hey can be roasted, fried or cooked, and are usually accompanied by tomatoes, pitta bread, rice or vegetables. Kebab : Unlike the classic Turkish kebab, in Egypt it is usually served on a skewer that is baked in charcoal with parsley and accompanied by vegetables, rice or salad. One of the most popular is the kebab Hal-la, which is cooked in a pot with onion and is accompanied by roasted potatoes, in addition to rice and is then covered with a meaty sauce. Other typical dishes are: Kushari (vegetarian dish composed of rice, lentils and chickpeas), Kobeiba (seasoned beef, buelgur wheat and other vegetables, usually consumed
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Flora and Fauna

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Regarding flora, we can find: Lotus flowers Jasmines Acacia flowers With regards to fauna, we can find: Camels Crocodiles Hippos Hawks Gazelles
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Relief: Hydrography and Climate

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 Egypt has a hot desert climate, which means that there are 2 seasons: warm winters and hot summers . Rain is rarely seen, except for the northern coast, where it often rains in winter. The Nile , known as the father of African rivers, is not only the longest river in Africa, but also the place of birth of Egyptian civilization. We can distinguish two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile . Its mouth is in the Mediterranean Sea, to the North of the country, where we can find the Nile Delta (one of the largest in the world) and important cities like Cairo and Alexandria . The best time to visit Egypt is between October and April , when temperatures are cooler, but still pleasantly warm across the country.
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Geographic location

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Egypt is located in the northeast corner of Africa. It borders with the Mediterranean Sea to the North, Libya to the West, Sudan to the South and Israel to the East.
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