Land of the Pharaohs: 5 Best Things to Do in Egypt

Flights between Russia and Egypt have resumed this year. It's time to explore this country and discover its sights. We have prepared five best places that are definitely worth a visit.

Mount Sinai. First of all, it is a place of pilgrimage. It is believed that here God appeared to Moses and gave the ten commandments on stone tablets-tablets. Therefore, when climbing to the top, there are several places of worship: the Church of Our Lady Iconomissa, the Church of the Prophets Elijah and Elisha, as well as the churches of St. Anna, St. Panteleyon and the Deposition of the Robe. In addition, many travelers strive to meet the dawn here, not only for religious reasons, but also because it offers an incredible view of the mountains.

Library of Alexandria. It was supposedly erected on the site of an ancient book depository. Before it was destroyed, there were literary monuments of the pre-Christian era. Now it is a modern cultural center, consisting of a history museum, art galleries, a planetarium and a conference venue. The highlight of the library is the reading room for 2000 people.

Khan el-Khalili Market. You can enjoy the flavor of any city or country and communicate with the residents only in the market. It is located in the historical center of the capital of Egypt. The bazaar has become popular due to its ancient history and products of local craftsmen. On the shelves you can find anything: jewelry, lamps, manuscripts, scarves, spices and much more.

Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. It is impossible not to mention these most famous sights of Egypt. The Pyramid of Cheops, which is the only surviving of the 7 wonders of the world, impresses with its size: its height is 139 m, and its weight is about 4 million tons. Every tourist seeks first of all to see this architectural monument.

Not far from the pyramids is the Great Sphinx. This is a monumental sculpture carved into the rock. She embodies a mythical creature that has the body of a lion and the head of a man. It is believed that this is the face of Pharaoh Khafre, because. next to the statue is his tomb.

Temples in Abu Simbel. If the pyramids and sphinxes are no longer impressive, then you can visit the temple of Pharaoh Ramses II in Abu Simbel. At the entrance to this building are giant statues of the ruler and his wife Nefertari. It is also interesting that only on February 22 and October 22 a sunbeam penetrates the building, directed at the statues of the gods. They were the patrons of the pharaoh.

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