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This institute is renowned for its quality lectures on history, archeology and culture. These usually begin at 5:30pm on Thursdays, but it is a good idea to call ahead. The institute also has a library with Dutch and Flemish ti... more
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Located in a luxurious five-star hotel, this spacious but cosy bar is a great place to meet and eat. It should be no surprise to find darts boards in this mock English pub. Lighting is subdued and there are cozy corners for cou... more
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Bahereya Oasis is perhaps the most visited of all the oases. It's 330 km south west of Cairo, and if you're doing a multiple oasis tour this is probably where you'll start from. The main town is Bawiti, known for its dates, oli... more
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The centre presents lectures by academics, mostly in the field of Egyptology and Egyptian, Islamic and Coptic history. Lectures on recent archaeological finds made by the ARCE Antiquities Development Project are also held regul... more
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This tomb, discovered by Mariette in 1865, is an important source of knowledge about the Old Kingdom. Ti was an important court dignitary, being one of the Chief of the Pharaoh's hairdressers and responsible for the adornment o... more
Real Travelers who've been here
coffee said
… visited the mastaba of ti which was beautiful and so amazingly preserved. we also went down… continue reading »
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This mosque is an example of Mameluke architecture at its very finest. It was built by Al Nasir Mohamed - one of Sultan Qalaun's five sons - who ruled Egypt at various times between 1293 and 1340. Completed in 1295, the mos... more
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The Sphinxes are the most mystical creatures of ancient Egypt. By far the most famous Sphinx is that of Giza, however, this is far from being the only sphinx in Egypt. In fact, there are scores of Sphinxes all over the country.... more
Real Travelers who've been here
jtaps said
… statue of Ramses from 1290 B.C., the Alabaster Sphinx and other statues (all soldiers with their left… continue reading »
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It's somewhat of an oxymoron: Christmas in Cairo. But this staunchly Muslim city presents some of the Christian holiday's musical traditions beautifully. The second of two concerts, Christmas Concert II, as performed by the Cai... more
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Giza Travel Experiences
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I Missed My Camel Ride
We arrived back in Cairo at the Giza train station at about 5:45 in the morning and were met by none other then Ahkmet. He and George wer... Continue reading »
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Cairo - Mother of the Earth
Published in the Weekend Argus Travel supplement in February 2003Obscured by a veil of pollution and dust from surrounding harsh deserts,... Continue reading »
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The First Day: Memphis and the Pyramids
Walid, our tour guide, was superb, intelligent, organized and attentive, but more than that, he had an infectious laugh. He had stu... Continue reading »
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Talkin’ About A Revolution
By ChristinaDriving into Cairo after the relative tranquility of Istanbul was shocking to the senses. Everywhere you looked, there were p... Continue reading »
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My Last 3 days in Cairo
Arrived at 7 am by my not liking Over night train from Luxor to Cairo. Where Japanese speaking guide was waiting for me. I call him... Continue reading »
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