Top sigths of Egypt
Pyramids have always been the main symbol of Egypt. There are more than a hundred of pyramids in the country. Giza is the location of the most famous landmark of Egypt – the Great Pyramid of Giza. The complex consists of three pyramids that are named after pharaohs Khafre, Cheops and Menkaure. These magnificent buildings are surrounded by tombs of other noble people – famous politicians, priests, pharaoh wives and other important figures of those days. The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most unusual statue in whole Egypt. The sphinx was made from a solid rock. Unfortunately, during its long history the statue was damaged during attacks of Mamlukes and Napoleon army. Nowadays, visitors can see an interesting laser show that takes place near the pyramids every evening. … OpenChapters of the guide to Dahab
Dahab sightseeing
The valley, in which Dahab is situated, has a “golden sand” surface. According to local legends, this fact gave the town its current name (“dahab” means “gold” in Arabian). Although, nature itself made it easy to select the name for the town because geological studies proved that there are gold deposits in the region. Dahab remained an important “gold oasis” for many years until 1980. After that, … Open