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Egypt

September 30, 2021

Since the beginning of time, a mysterious place inhabited by increasingly more mysterious people has chosen to alter the course of human history and propel humanity into a new era of development and technological advancement to build heaven on earth. According to all criteria, Egypt’s ability to withstand the ravages of time and pursue the vision of knowledge is a real miracle. In every way, from geographical location to natural resources, Egypt has been blessed in such a way that we have been able to build an immortal civilization that has changed the course of history and innovated to the highest level, such that they have been able to catch the stars with their bare hands in the process.

Overview of Egypt’s historical development

Egypt
The Bent Pyramid

Although Egypt has a history that stretches back to 8000 BCE years, all of the glory is centered on the last 5170 years, when Egypt took its first step and became a cohesive kingdom under the control of a single ruler named Menes or Narmer, who was the founder of the first dynasty. The annual Nile River flood, which served as Egypt’s bloodstream and life-giver as the ancient Greek historian Herodotus put it: “Egypt is the Gift of the Nile,” ushered in an agricultural revolution that generated enormous wealth, which served as fuel for future immortal projects, as Egypt established her reputation as a powerful kingdom over the centuries.

There were many great pharaohs of powerful men and women who toiled for the following three millennia to bring the kingdom to new heights of prosperity and power. Some of these pharaohs included Queen Hatshepsut, King Ramses the mighty, and others. During this period, many great monuments were built throughout the country, and countless beautiful artifacts were created to preserve their achievements from oblivion and immortalize their legacy for many generations to come, such as the great pyramids of Giza, the sphinx, the Abu Simbel temple, the Karnak temple, the valley of the kings, and many others.

These include the great pyramids of Giza, the sphinx, the Abu Simbel temple, the Karnak temple After the Persians defeated the last native dynasty in 341 BC, the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines arrived, followed by the Coptic era, and finally, the Arabs led by Amr Ibn Alas who introduced the religion of Islam and the current language Arabic during the 7th century under the leadership of the Mamluks and the Fatimid who filled the city of Cairo with countless mosques and schools such as Al-Azhar, which was the second-large The nation subsequently came under the control of the Ottoman Empire in 1517, remained under Ottoman administration until the empire was defeated in 1517, and then came under British rule in 1882, remaining under British rule until it earned its independence in 1922.

Learn more about the Civilization of Egypt.

Egypt’s Geographical Location – Where is Egypt?

Egypt is an African and Arabian country that occupies a privileged geographical position in North Africa and Western Asia (Sinai Peninsula). Egypt is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, which separates it from Europe, by Palestine, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aqaba, which separate Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia, by Sudan, and by Libya. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, which separates it from Europe, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aqaba, which separate Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Egypt’s Climate is described as follows:

The weather in Egypt is typically hot, dry, and sunny all year long, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) during the summer months. However, the climate is quite pleasant during the winter months from September to April, with temperatures as low as 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). The winter months are considered to be the best time for tourists to visit Egypt because the weather becomes more bearable, allowing them to spend more time exploring the various artifacts and monuments of the magical land in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and across the Red Sea in Hurghada and Sharm el sheik.

Egypt from the perspective of agriculture

As a result of the enormous Nile River, which flows across Egypt from north to south and forms a fertile valley with its silt on the river banks, Egypt is naturally an agricultural nation. The ancient Egyptians discovered life and prosperity in this valley.

Egypt from the perspective of the industry

Egypt is an industrialized country with a large number of enterprises that rely on the raw materials gathered from Egypt’s abundant agricultural environment as well as from its gold and gemstone mines to survive and prosper. Egypt is currently active in several modern businesses while yet preserving its historical origins.

Egypt as seen from the perspective of commerce

With its unique geographical location in the world, Egypt is a massive commercial center in the world, with most international trade passing through Egypt via the Suez channel, which is considered to be the shortest international commercial route connecting the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, in addition to Egypt having many ports that facilitate global commerce. Egypt is also involved in almost every major industrial and economic sector, with tourism being the most prominent.

Egypt is a popular tourist destination.

Egypt, often known as the “Land of the Pharaohs,” is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with nearly everyone including it on their travel bucket list. In addition to being one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful countries, Egypt was also home to some of the world’s greatest artists and innovators, as seen by all of the renowned historical sites found across the country. In the Nile valley, ancient Egyptians established a great civilization that is still visible today in the form of temples, artifacts, and breathtaking structures that can be discovered during your Egypt tours. Egypt is a true miracle where ancient Egyptians established a great civilization that is still visible today in the form of temples, artifacts, and breathtaking structures that can be discovered during your Egypt tours.

Egypt has a thriving historical tourism industry.

Egypt has several tourist attractions. Two-thirds of the world’s monuments are in the city of Luxor. Where can I find the Magnificent Pyramid, which is one of the seven wonders of the world, the Great Sphinx, historical sites in upper Egypt, such as Luxor and Aswan, where many of the great temples from 4000 years ago still exist, and other interesting places? Many museums all across Egypt hold a large number of unique items, ancient treasures, and mummified bodies of ancient Egyptian kings, among other things.

Egypt has a thriving cultural tourism industry.

Egypt’s culture tourism is extremely diverse, as many Islamic and Coptic monuments can be found in many locations, such as the Salah El-Din Citadel, which houses the Mohammed Ali mosque, and the surrounding area, which contains numerous mosques such as the mosques of Amr Ibn Alas, Sultan Hassan, the Hanging Church, and many others. And in Alexandria, on the same site where the lighthouse of Alexandria formerly stood, stands the Citadel of Quitbay, which is believed to be one of the biggest structures ever built and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and is regarded to be one of the largest structures ever built.

Egypt’s Recreational Tourism Industry

A magnificent beach on both sides of the Mediterranean represents recreational tourism, as evidenced by the presence of the following:

Alexandria, the North Coast, and Marsa Matrouh are all located on the Mediterranean Sea, where the summer climate is the best and the beaches are beautiful. In the Red Sea, you’ll find things like:-

Several resorts in Egypt have a pleasant tropical climate all year; fine in summer, sunny and warm in winter; amazing beaches with white sand, golden sun, and blue sea that spread magic all over the people; and carols reef and rare colorful fish under the sea that surprise all visitors with a whole new underwater universe. Hurghada, Marsa Alam, El Gouna, Safaga, and Sharm El-Sheikh are among the resorts with a pleasant tropical climate all year; Apart from adventure excursions such as snorkeling, diving, and water sports, a Super Safari by quad and Jeep allows you to explore the western desert and spend a night or two camping in the Bedouin Sahara is also an option.

Egypt’s Religious Tourism Industry

More than 3500 years have passed since the founding of the three major religious traditions in Egypt, and the country has become the repository of the world’s most notable monuments. The religious tourist industry in Sinai is represented by a blend of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian monuments and sacred locations such as El-Tor, Mount Catherine Ben Ezra Synagogue, the hanging church, Abu Serga Church, and other sites of religious significance. Al Azhar University, the world’s largest repository of Islamic theology, attracts students from all over the globe who want to learn about Islam. The city of minarets also has the Ibn Tulan Mosque, Amr Ibn Al-As mosque, and other religious buildings. Egypt is known as the “City of Minarets.”

Egypt is a popular destination for medical tourists.

Several medical tourism destinations in Egypt include Helwan, El Ain El Sokhna, Oasis, Sinai, Hurghada, and Safaga. These destinations are known for their use of black sand and natural spring water, which has been used for many medical purposes, including the recovery from many diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis, and other ailments.

If you want to have a fantastic trip during which you will see all of these historical sites and learn about the Ancient Egyptian Civilization, you may look at our Egypt tour packages or Nile river cruises and customize your adventure.

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