♥ Mystery of Egypt ♥

The stunning, colossal monuments of Ancient Egypt never fail to astonish. 

The heat, sight and the light of the desert invigorate.

 The cool, turquoise waters rejuvenate. 

A romantic cruise along the world's longest river dazzles the senses.

No place has the magic, mystery and pleasures of Egypt. 

Let's travel to Egypt to discover a world of wonder~♥

Giza Plateau

Giza Plateau ---> Home of the Last Standing Wonder 

 Located just outside of the outskirts of Cairo on the esplanade known as the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramids of Giza is the must-see Ancient Egyptian landmark.

Great Pyramids of Giza were built over the span of three generations – by Khufu, his second reigning son Khafre, and Menkaure.  

it is the greatest pyramid of the complex: a truly overwhelming sight.

 Being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, it is the only one still standing to this day! 

When gazing at this colossal structure, there’s no way to escape the feeling of being dwarfed...

YES~!!! A camel ride is a must-do for every first-time Egypt traveler.

 Many people who visit the Giza plateau choose to go on a camel ride around the Pyramids. 

Yet a better idea is to explore the desert behind the Pyramids.

Try to be there just before sunset to enjoy a magnificent view of the Pyramids, as well as the mystical and melodious Call to Prayer rising from hundreds of mosques at the same time.

But before going on a Camel ride always agree on the price first & only give a tip if you want to! 

   

The Great Sphinx of Giza --->  the largest monolithic statue and the oldest known monumental sculpture in the world. 

It a great stone carving of a lion with a human head, rests near the Giza Pyramids. 

It is carved out of a huge block of sandstone, and represents Re-Horakhty, an ancient Egyptian sun god. 

When was it built, for what purpose, and who broke the nose?

 Any answer is a matter of conjecture.

Egyptologists have not found any conclusive evidence. 

No matter. 

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a wonder to behold.

Dear All, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT visitors can go near the Sphinx, but not close enough to climb on it or touch its sides !!! =)

Abu-Simbel

Abu-Simbel ---> Home of the Rescued Temples

Perched at top of hill overlooking the Nile, the majestic Abu-Simbel Temples are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Dedicated to Ramses II & Nefertari, the world-famed temples will take your breath away. 

After a visit to this inspiring site, you can walk around the colourful touristic market, go bird watching on the Lake Nasser, and get back to the temples again in the evening for the amazingly inspiring sound & light show.

 

Abu-Simbel Temples ---> You should prepare to be blown away by the magnificence of these temples !!!

They are undisputedly one of the world's most breathtaking monuments, and Egypt’s second most visited touristic site.

The more famous of the two temples is dedicated to Ramses II and the smaller one to his favourite wife Nefertari. 

The gigantic façade of Ramses II temple represents four colossal seated figures of Ramses. 

The façade is 119 feet wide, 100 feet high, and the statues are each 67 feet high. 

The façade door leads to the interior of the temple is a 185 feet long man-made rock cave that leads to a series of halls and rooms.

The most remarkable feature of the temple of Abu-Simbel is that the construction is oriented in a way that twice a year, the morning sun rays shine through the length of the inner temple cave and illuminate the statues of the four gods seated at the end of the cave.

 The formation of Lake Nasser attracted many birds from the African hinterland. 

Using your own private ‘live aboard boat’ explore a magical desert lake where visitors have hundreds of square kilometres to themselves. 

The lake supports an impressive variety of wildlife and is an important staging point for migrant and over-wintering birds. 

Along the shore of Lake Nasser you can find Yellow-Billed Storks, Pink-backed Pelicans, African Skimmers, African Pied Wagtails and Pink-headed Doves. 

   

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