Egypt is one of the most beautiful countries in the region, stretching from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and looks back on 7 millennia of civilization. Every city in Egypt has landmarks of the ancient pharaohs, historic churches and monasteries or monuments of Egypt's Islamic past. With a population exceeding 18 million, Cairo is a crowded and dynamic city. However, it is exotic and beautiful.
Below are only a few sights that u can visit while in Egypt:
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- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx:
The Pyramids of Giza represent one of the greatest architectural masterpieces made by man. The last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the world's oldest tourist attractions day. Each Pyramid is a tomb to a different King of Egypt. In front of the pyramids lies the Sphinx. Carved out of a single block of stone, this enormous cat-like sculpture has throughout the years mesmerized millions of visitors.
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- Islamic Cairo:
Islamic Cairo is one of the most interesting sections of Egypt. Islamic Cairo is a warren of streets just bustling with life. It is a mix of mosques at every corner, Coptic churches, huge medieval gates and bazaars. The major mosques worth visiting include: the Mosque of Mohammed Ali (situated in the Citadel of Cairo); the Ibn Tulun, one of the largest mosques in the world; and the Al-Azhar mosque which houses the oldest university in the world (from 970 AD).
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- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo:
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when traveling to Egypt. The museum houses an incredible display with over 120,000 artifacts depicting ancient Egypt's glorious reign. You can enjoy mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, and jewelry and of course King Tutankhamen's treasures. King Tut's goodies include the boy-king's death-mask made of solid gold, described as the most beautiful object ever made. You will definitely enjoy the historical atmosphere.
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