Crystal blue water that stands out in a desert of reds and tans is sure to bring joy to the heart of any weary traveller. Imagine living in ancient times, traveling for days in the scorching heat, and finally coming across an oasis of calm, inviting water. Thus is Siwa, a large oasis about 10km […]
The Sites
Temple of Seti I at Abydos
While perhaps not as well-known as other sites and temples that line the Nile’s banks, the Temple of Seti I at Abydos is still perhaps one of the most significant archaeological sites in Egypt. This ancient mortuary temple is located in of one of the oldest capitals and cultural centers of ancient Egypt, and is flanked by other archaeological wonders and temples such as Umm el-Qa’ab, a royal necropolis of early […]
Temple of Hathor at Dendera
The Temple of Hathor is one of the most overlooked marvels that line the Nile River. One of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt, the structure boasts unique features that blend a long line of ancient cultures and traditions. The site is part of a complex of temples at Dendera that worked as a […]
The Temple of Sobek and Haroesis at Kom Ombo
The remains of the Temple of Sobek and Haroesis are situated atop the ancient city of Pa-Sabek, which literally means “the domain of Sobek.” The house of worship is unique because it honors two separate families of gods, the family of Haroesis, or Horus the Elder, and the family of the crocodile-headed god Sabek. The […]
The Temple of Horus at Edfu
The Temple of Horus in the city of Edfu was once forgotten to time under the sands of Egypt. Due to this, the resurrected site is one of the best preserved of its period and a stunning example of what worship looked like in ancient Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, god of kingship and the sky, […]
The Temple of Isis at Philae
The Temple of Isis originally sat on the island of Philae in the middle of the Nile River in the southern part of the ancient Egyptian empire. The temple was the built by followers of the cult of Isis, a goddess often referred to as the mother of the gods. Its walls portray scenes of the resurrection of her husband Osiris, […]
New archaeological finds in Egypt continue to astonish
Important discoveries out of Egypt have again been flooding the global news as archaeologists continue to explore beneath the sands of the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo, which is home to temples, burial grounds, and pyramids of the once-mighty ancient empire. Over the last year, researchers have unearthed at least 210 sarcophagi not touched since their burial two millennia ago, including the coffin of Queen Neit, […]
More Unsealed Mummies Discovered at Saqqara
If you’ve ever wandered around the rocky grounds of the Saqqara royal necropolis, the site of the Pharaoh Djoser’s famous Step Pyramid just south of the most famous pyramids at Giza, you’ve likely walked above hundreds of undiscovered treasures, mummies, and noble tombs still hidden in the ground beneath your feet. Frequent readers of the […]
Everything You NEED to Know About Visiting the Pyramids & Sphinx
Step Pyramid Interior Reopens to the Public
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara is one of the most unique pyramids in Egypt and the oldest pyramid still standing anywhere in the world. While most of the other famous pyramids nearby at Giza and Dashur have been generally open for the public to go inside of them to explore the narrow passageways […]