The Best Tourist Sites in Egypt for the Curious Minds

In the northern part of Africa lies the Great country of Egypt, the link between North-East Africa and the Middle East. Egypt is known for being a pioneer in early civilization, which dates back to thousands of years. Many of the buildings and structures that were constructed during the ancient civilization still stand to this day and most of the tourist attractions in Egypt are these old structures. The big things associated with Egypt are the pyramids and the river Nile. There are lots of tourist sites in Egypt that are enough to give the satisfaction of a lifetime.

Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramid of Giza is one of the most popular tourist attraction sites in Egypt. Of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the pyramids of Giza are the only surviving structure. These old structures were built as a tomb for burying the ancient rulers of Egypt. The Giza pyramid' construction took three generations from Khufu to his reigning heir Khafre, and Menkaure, his son. The pyramids of Giza have survived for more than four thousand years. Another exciting sight to behold is the mighty Sphinx guardians of the tomb.

Valley of Kings

The Valley of Kings is a royal burial site that dates back to 2100 BC, another structure in Egypt that has lasted for more than four hundred years. The valley of Kings is located on the West Bank of the River Nile, and it contains 63 different royal tombs and Chambers. The Pharaohs and privileged novels of ancient Egypt were buried in the valley. Robbers have broken into all the tombs in the Valley of Kings except for the tomb of Tutankhamun. A visit to the Valley of Kings gives a glimpse into ancient Egypt's beliefs and their funeral rites; the carvings and paintings of scenes from Egyptian myths give clues.

Ambu Simbel

An archaeological site to behold, Ambel Simbel consists of two twin temples constructed by Pharaoh Rameses II as a monumental architecture to honor himself and Queen Nefetari, his wife, in the 14th century BC. The great feature of the Ambu Simbel is that the carving of the temple is into the mountainside. Outside the temple is a massive statue of Pharaoh Rameses II and Queen Nefetari sitting on their thrones. The temple was relocated in the '60s when the flooding from Lake Nasser was threatening the temple.

Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

Those who seek glory, honor, knowledge, and adventure will find their way to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. The museum built in 1901 is home to some incredible 120,000 items representing more than 5,000 years of Egyptian and world history. Some of the star antique displays you should look out for include The Gold Mask of Tutankhamun, the Mummy mask of Psusennes I,

Ramesses III prisoner tiles, the Statue of Khafre, Bust of Akhenaten, and so on. The Mummified monkey at the Egyptian Museum is another incredible display that will interest anyone who cares about history and nature. The opening time is from 9 am to 5 pm every day. Tickets are available at the entrance and other designated areas.

The White Desert

A sight to behold, the white desert contains huge chalk rocks formed by nature; wind erosion has had a massive impact on the shape of the pinnacles and white boulders over time. The white desert is a surreal sight to behold; it looks like a land of snow in the middle of arid sand. Lovers of desert and adventures will find the white desert attractive and fascinating. If you're a film crew, here is the perfect chance for you to take some lovely images for your production or personal collection.

Siwa Oasis

One of the few isolated settlements in Egypt has about twenty-three thousand people whose ethnicity is mostly Berber. Located in the heart of the town are the ruins of a vast citadel made of mudbrick. Freshwater springs and lots of palm-tree plantations that give shade surround the Siwa oasis.