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Edfu Temple – The temple of Horus

Edfu temple – The temple of Horus in Edfu is the most preserved temple in Egypt. Edfu temple is Located on the west bank of the Nile.

Edfu temple – The temple of Horus dates back to the time of the Ptolemies – the followers of Alexander the Great. Edfu temple – The temple of Horus was built in 237 BCE by Ptolemy III to be finished about 180 BC. 

During excavations Scholars discover hundreds of stones from the time of Hatshepsut and Thutmoses III. So it ‘s clear to understand that there was a temple already here and the Ptolemies rebuild it again.

in Edfu temple – The temple of Horus you can see the whole story of the conflict between Horus – the headed falcon god – and Seth – the evil god represented in different shapes on the walls of the temple  – Hippo, Crocodile, donkey.

Edfu temple – The temple of Horus is one of few temples where you can go up to the roof and enjoy  a great view over the Nile and the surrounding fields.

Recommended Tours:-

Kom Ombo and Edfu temples Tour from Aswan

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples Tour from Luxor

Aswan

The balmy climate makes Aswan a delightful place in which to wind down from the hectic pace to any journey around Egypt.

Besides visiting the monuments, spare time just to hang around, stroll along the river or glide around its island in a Felucca. And rub shoulders with the Nubians community, perhaps the most handsome and attractive of all Egyptians.

In ancient Egyptian the name Aswan means “market”. Start at the Bazaar along Sharia El Suk (Market St.). Among the phials of perfumes and sacks of spices are the fragrancy and colors of the town itself. The tourist souvenir stalls are at the north end.

at the end of your sightseeing day, take a stroll along the Corniche riverfront promenade for an enchanting view of the islands and the feluccas.

Alexandria, Egypt

True to Alexander the Great’s intentions when he founded the city in 332 BC, Alexandria is still Egypt’s main seaport. Two deep-water harbors serve commercial, fishing and cruise traffic. With a population of over 7 million, it is the distribution center for fisheries and cotton manufacture. More important for gourmets, the city boasts the best seafood restaurants in the country.

The broad curve of the Corniche promenade begins at the ancient eastern harbor. On the edge of the harbor promontory, the fortress of sultan Qaitbay, now housing a naval museum, stands on the site of the ancient pharos lighthouse. Built by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC, the beacon, 120m (393 ft.) high, rated with the Giza pyramids as one of the seven Wonders of the World until toppled by earthquakes. On the west side of the promontory is the flamboyant Ras El Tin palace, in which King Farouk signed his abdication.

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