Qatrani Mountain

Discovering Qatrani Mountain Qatrani Mountain, a fascinating geological site in Egypt, is known for its rich fossil record. The mountain is part of the Fayum Depression, a basin in Egypt’s Western Desert. It formed approximately 33 to 23 million years ago, during the late Oligocene to early Miocene period. Qatrani Mountain is one of the […]

Qasr El Sagha

A Glimpse into Ancient Egypt: Qasr El Sagha Temple and Its Surroundings The Qasr El Sagha Temple lies 101 kilometers from Cairo, north of Lake Qarun. As a matter of fact, its name translates to “Goldsmiths’ Palace.” The temple was lost for years. However, in 1884, the archaeologist Schweinfurth rediscovered it. At that time, it […]

Qasr Qarun

The Qasr Qarun Temple, dating back to the Greco-Roman period, is situated on the southwestern edge of Lake Qarun, approximately 65 kilometers from El Fayoum and 120 kilometers from Cairo. A remarkable feature of this temple is the unique astronomical event that occurs each year on December 21st, coinciding with the winter solstice. On this day, sunlight illuminates the temple, specifically the Holy of […]

Medinat Madi

A Glimpse into Medinat Madi Medinat Madi literally translates to “the city of the past.” A record from the 9th century AD identifies “Madi” as the location’s name. The site holds the ruins of a rare temple from the Middle Kingdom. It’s particularly notable because we find so few temples from this period. King Amenemhat […]