A community portal about The Egyptian pyramids with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: The Pyramids of Egypt, among the largest constructions ever built by man, , constitute one of the most potent and enduring symbols...
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A community portal about The Egyptian pyramids with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: The Pyramids of Egypt, among the largest constructions ever built by man, , constitute one of the most potent and enduring symbols of Ancient Egyptian civilization. It is generally accepted by most archaeologists that they were constructed as burial monuments associated with royal solar and stellar cults, and most were built during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods .
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Egypt Vacation Special Discover Nile River Cruise 8 night packages from $1,529 Valid through December 31, 2008 Promo Code: TI-NL Ancient Egypt was one of the oldest civilizations on earth and the Discover Nile River Cruise is a luxurious way to see unique Egyptian culture in its entirety from the capital of Cairo south to the Cateracts. Your Discover Nile River Cruise Package Includes: • Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers • Hotel accommodations and tax • Egyptian Museum and Pyramids Tour... Read Full Story
Egypt, a country situated on the Northern part of Africa, is world renowned for its breathtaking monuments and ancient attractions. Of great interest is that many of the attractions found in Egypt are lined up along the great River Nile and thus taking a cruise along this world's longest river gives you a rare opportunity to see the best attractions that are found in Egypt. Because of its many attractions, Egypt gets millions of visitors who come to see the famous pyramids, temples, the... Read Full Story
Egypt Egypt is the cradle of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, rich with ancient treasures, pyramids, tombs and temples. Moreover, it is the fusion of various cultures and religions that survived and co-existed peacefully for so many years that give Egypt its unique identity. Archaeological sites, Pharaonic tombs, ancient temples, vibrant bazaars and sailing down the Nile are only some of the experiences that will give the traveler an insight into the historically rich tapestry that... Read Full Story
Seeing the Great Pyramids, one of the ancient wonders of the world, is a once in a lifetime trip for many people. Because of the travel distances involved for most tourists who go to Egypt, advance planning is definitely required. In many cases, a visa from an Egyptian consulate would be required in advance of a trip. There are many tour agencies located around the world with access to organized trips to Egypt that would make things much easier for many travelers. There are even Egyptian... Read Full Story
by Ken Klein
In countless encyclopedias and history books it is stated that the pyramids are tombs of pharaohs. The Great Pyramid was claimed to be the tomb of Khufu or Cheops. Is it possible that the historical record is false, and that it was built for a different reason?
There is extensive proof that the pyramids were not tombs at all. In fact throughout all Egypt, in over 100 pyramids, there has never been found even one mummy in a pyramid. How is it that they have been called tombs... Read Full Story
With its successful Shark Week , you knew it would only be a matter of time before other cable channels would be following the Discover Channel’s lead an devote a whole week to specific targets. Starting this Sunday, the National Geographic Channel launching their Expedition Week which looks to solves some of the biggest questions archeologist have been trying to solve for decades, if not centuries. Each night features a new program specifically for the event. Here is what you can expect... Read Full Story
A tour to Egypt can be a good experience with the variety of delights that the country has to offer. A large number of tourists flank the world-famous Sahara desert and the Giza pyramids. One would wonder how a country with its hot and dry climate, plays such a gracious host to so many people. However, every day there is an increasing number of people visiting Egypt. The main tourist attractions in Egypt are the Sahara desert, the Giza pyramids and the Karnak temple. The Sahara desert is the... Read Full Story
The Egyptian Pyramids are among the most fascinating locations in the world. They have attracted and keep attracting a number of tourists every year. They have proved to be the greatest attractions for people who love creativity. In Egypt there are hundreds of pyramids. A few pyramids are grouped together and are situated south of the Nile Delta. The royal pyramid lies to the south of Egypt and is believed to be the last pyramid built by the emperor Ahmose. There are a few small pyramids... Read Full Story
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a 4,300-year-old pyramid in Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis and burial site of the rulers of ancient Memphis.
The pyramid is said to belong to Queen Sesheshet, the mother of King Teti, first king and founder of the 6th Dynasty of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
The five metres high pyramid, believed to have been 14 metres, has a square base - with each side having a length of 22 metres. According to the archaeologists, the sides of the unique and well... Read Full Story
