Archeological sites in Egypt

Archeological sites in Egypt

1 - Cairo

Replete with ancient Pharaonic Cairo effects and the effects of different types of medieval .. and the most important seven wonders at all .. The Pyramids of Giza and the most important characteristic of Cairo it was the capital of Egypt in the Middle Ages and can review the effects of Cairo and Giza as follows:

Giza pyramids area

And include the three pyramids and the Sphinx and the sun and the craft Sphinx Temple.

The Great Pyramid: King Cheops pyramid

One wonders, was built in 2650 BC. M., almost longer Aattabroazm stone building in the world, attributed to the king (Cheops) Fourth Dynasty, built by engineer (Ham Ono), base of the pyramid square length of each side was originally 230 meters, and was high in originally 146 meters, and is now 137 meters, built 5.51-degree angle, built this pyramid a way that the air pressure, the number of stones used in the construction of about 2,300,000 stone block and weighs an average of 5.2 tons

And is the second Dynasty fourth, came to power after the death of his father (Bent), whose full name (Khanm scared me) any (idol Khnum, who protect me), scientists believe that it was originally from the village (Bani Hassan) (banned Cheops) any (nursing Cheops), Little is known about the important events in his reign, but he sent missions to the Valley of the cave, where he found his name and image represents an airing at the head of a person pin murderer; so as to bring turquoise, with a statue and a single was found in (Abydos) of ivory, carved his name on throne, and the length of the statue five centimeters, which is now in the Egyptian Museum sentenced according to Papyrus (Turin) about twenty-three years, and attributed to him the Great Pyramid of Giza Pyramids, the largest stone building in the world and dubbed (AGT Cheops) meaning horizon of Cheops

Second pyramid: the pyramid of King Khafre

Built by King Khafre southwest father Khufu's pyramid. And, still has part of كسائه in peak so far, with a height of 143.5 meters and the length of each side 215.5 meters, and inclination angle 53.10, located at the ground level, and the entrance leads to a corridor bearish, roof of granite and the angle of decline 22, ends at the barricade get him to pass horizontal, then Ramp leading to compartment called fault compartment burial is empty carved in the rock, and continues vestibule to barricade last found rise to the top corridor horizontal ends compartment burial, and this room ceiling Jmalone constructed limestone , and almost the middle of the pyramid, Chephren pyramid fired name (the Great).

And Khafre is the Fourth King in the Fourth Dynasty married Princess (anchorages Ankh) third mention of Maniton been sentenced twenty-six years attributed his second pyramid of Giza Pyramids, the lowest rise of the pyramid (Cheops), was high in the original one hundred and forty-three meters and a half, It is now one hundred and six and thirty meters and a half, was held on an area of ​​two hundred and fifteen Mtramrava and a half square meter, and the pyramid of two entrances on the north side, and still pyramid retains part of كسائه at the top, was found in the Valley Temple Special his collection hierarchical statues of stone schist, including the statue is one of the most beautiful produced Egyptian sculpture.

Third pyramid: a pyramid of Menkaure

Built King Mncarua son of King Khafre. , Length of each side of the ribs 5.108 meters and a height in the original 5.66 meters and the angle of inclination 51 degrees, and the entrance on the north side rises about four meters above the ground level, and leads to a corridor bearish length 31 meters, and the angle of decline is simple, roof of granite and then Then we find veiled Dhliza stones, and leads to a horizontal corridor where three barricades, and then we get to the burial chamber, and found a wooden coffin his name and has a mummy reserved British Museum launched Menkaure pyramid Name (Bible).

Sphinx

The King Khafre carved Colossus "Sphinx" Generally speaking man and the body of a lion Rad near Ahram about 4500 years ago was most of the time buried up to his neck in the sand that protected him vicissitudes of time. Since its discovery in modern times Sphinx turned into prey to the wind and water rights because carved limestone statue eroded by groundwater and sandy wind. The effect underwent Pharaonic with a length of 48 meters for several renovations.

Solar Boats: Composite Cheops

Besides there is a museum boats Ahram sun and the one found hidden beside the pyramids. In one الحفرتين beside a pyramid (Cheops) is made from cedar wood المستجلب from the mountains of Lebanon, and was disassembled and placed very carefully, also found ropes and their own oars, boat length (5.43 meters), and a maximum width (9.5 meters), and depth (87.1 meters), and the rise in the forefront of that in the form of a package Brady (6 meters), and high hips (7 meters) and compound consists of 1224 the longest piece of wood (23 meters), and the smallest (10 cm ), and the boat is a cabin key is divided into two rooms: a small room in the direction of the introduction, and a large room area (7 meters) Takes cabin 36 column wedge-shaped tent, the cabin master is very small located in front of the boat, and the boat 10 paddles 5 on each side, and most likely this compound was placed to be at the disposal of the king in the other world.

The effects of Saqqara and Dahshur

Held the first stone structure in the world, a pyramid of Saqqara, which was built by King Zoser in 2816 BC and the pyramids of Saqqara, which include the Pyramids kings Taata. Unas. Adequate and the USSR and Mary Rocca graves. Kakjta. Ptah Hotep. T. Ni Ankh Khnum. Khnum Hotep. Turnoff. Turnoff haram Ptah. Aero Rocca Ptah. Qar. Petah pyramid. Miho. Ankh Mahor. Turnoff Hesm Ra and cemetery sensory Add to group pyramids Abusir and Dahshur, which is also the most important archeological sites in Egypt, which includes the most important archaeological treasures, where found on more than archaeological discovery of gold within Ohramadtha and cemeteries, and most important of these pyramids Bent Pyramid, known as pyramid yellow pyramid curve King Sneferu, Black Pyramid of King Amenemhat III, and the pyramid of King Senusret III has begun this region in global tourism after the reception prepared for that.

Archaeological areas in Cairo:

And Dam area of ​​Atonement

And is located in the Valley of Merari South Helwan.

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, One of the most important archaeological areas and known as pharaonic Ain Shams or Helio Polis is one of the oldest capitals in the ancient world and the most important monuments obelisk King Senusret I Obelisk the rain the only remaining landmarks of this city.

2 - Alexandria

Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt, which is closer to nature Mediterranean cities partly to the cities of the Middle East, cultural heritage and atmosphere makes different from the rest of the country, although it does not only 225 km away from Cairo

Founded "Alexander the Great" Year 331 BC. M. and pure capital of Egypt Greek Romanian, has occupied the position cultural prestigious symbolizes a beacon "Pharos" It lighthouse legendary which was one of the Seven Wonders of The Alexandria scene of love story famous among "Cleopatra and Mark Antony," as they were a center of science and knowledge in the ancient world.

But ancient Alexandria deteriorated and declined thereafter and when Napoleon landed, he found a sparsely populated fishing village. With the beginning of the nineteenth century carried Alexandria new role as a hub for the expansion of Egypt Commercial and Maritime, has immortalized the book like "any. Um. Forest" and "contour", and settled generations of immigrants from Greece, Italy and the Levant and made a global hub for trade and culture bohemian, has described " Lawrence Durrell "as" the capital city of Europe Asian If Jazz existence of such a place, "and today, still the effects of all those past ages remain, and can deal with fish caught by parents, or riding the tram to see the effects Romanian, or sip coffee in a Goods candy nature EU. Stretching the waterfront of the city along the Mediterranean for a distance of 20 km, stretching wonderful cruise on the Corniche, and your spin around the eastern port curve to reach directly to the city center.

The following are the most important areas of antiquities in Alexandria

Tombs Anfoushi

It limestone tombs dating back to the year 250 BC. Was painted to look like marble and marble, decorated with pictures of Egyptian gods and daily life and graphic images that refer to the same period.

Com Alhqavp graves

This cemetery with three levels also includes Altrickllenium or pews triple, where relatives of the dead sat on stone benches to commemorate their dead, and there are grave key mediating place it charges notable for snakes with beards, and inside there statues dating from the second century AD to the gods "Subic and Anubis" traditional Roman attire.

Greco-Roman Museum

The group, which covers the period between the third century BC. M. and seventh century, an impressive record of civilization marked change permanent because the integration of religion and the development of societies, in Alexandria mixed religions Romanian, Greek and Pharaonic in worship Serapis can also Mlakzh transition from paganism to Christianity and in exhibits that include mummies and statues Helenah, and half of the Roman Emperors statues, statues small Altnajer, and effects due to the early Christian era

Qaitbay Castle

Castle Qaeval on the northern tip of the eastern port, and is one of the highlights of the city of Alexandria, The castle was built on the original site of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria "Pharos" built year 279 BC. Topped with a statue of the god Poseidon. Although the Pharos renewed over different eras but they collapsed in the 15th century AD. The castle includes a mosque and a nautical museum, and can see great views of the city and the sea together. Been Tkchav first museum of sunken underwater effects "Empire Cleopatra" any ancient city of Alexandria palaces clear colors and patterns and vessels, and more than five thousand Pharaonic statue and its Romanian front Castle Qaeval. There is also a diving center Roman-style Greek club next Qaeval Castle to see the city of Pharos and Cleopatra, which include (the palace - and the wreckage of their own boats sun - and the remains of a plane due to World War Althatah).

Sawari column

Pompey's Pillar, a last remaining relics of the Serapeum establish  and due date of this column to the third century AD.

Roman Theater

Kom bench, the only Roman Theater in Egypt.

Roman baths

Found some third-com bench and East Kir.

Temple head black

Built due to the late second century and early third century AD and includes the lobby of the temple statues of Isis and Osiris and 

Temple Agaysron

The remaining part of the temple Agaysron

Cleopatra VII as-built Marc Anthony has been erected in front of the entrance obelisks were moved from the Temple of Ain Shams and bearing the names of the kings of the Pharaohs Tuthmosis III, Seti I and Ramses II has been quoted one Almslten in 1877 to London and second to New York.