1. Cairo
Cairo will initially take you by surprise with its noisy atmosphere, the roar of traffic, the shouting of street sellers and the smog that engulfs the city however it won't take you to adjust to Cairo's way of life. Once you get past this you will be drawn in by this vivacious city.
Known by its inhabitants as the Um ad-Dunya meaning the Mother of the World, Cairo is rich in history yet a modern city experiencing growth in recent years. To see medieval Cairo head down to Islamic Cairo and see how the city would have been years and years ago. Visit the city's main museum to see plenty of ancient priceless antiquities. Go west to Giza to see those famous pyramids that are over 4000 years old. The best draw Cairo offers is in its quieter moments such as getting away from it all to enjoy a sugary shai or enjoying a sheesha while watching the rest of the world zip by.
2. Pyramids of Giza
The last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza is still able to live up to all the hype even after 4000 years. These fascinating creations have drawn researchers from around the world to attempt to discover their origins and the purpose of them being built.
After centuries of research there have been elements of the question answered as we now know the pharaohs ordered thousands of workers to build the massive tombs which is supported by the discovery of a pyramid-builders' area which was complete with huge scale medical and food production facilities. Interestingly recent research has revealed that the workers weren't actually slaves but a highly organised workforce of Egyptian farmers which helps us understand how they were able to create these amazing constructions.
The new theory goes that during the season were the Nile flooded the farmers' fields it clearly made work impossible therefore the farmers were redeployed to work on the Pharaoh's tomb. It is amazing to think they brought these huge stones to the site to create the pyramids however it is now though transporting them was easier as the flood waters allowed them to transport the stone to the site.
Discover Egypt as soon as you can, there are many cheap holidays to Egypt on offer at the moment as air carriers look to entice customers to their services.
Cairo will initially take you by surprise with its noisy atmosphere, the roar of traffic, the shouting of street sellers and the smog that engulfs the city however it won't take you to adjust to Cairo's way of life. Once you get past this you will be drawn in by this vivacious city.
Known by its inhabitants as the Um ad-Dunya meaning the Mother of the World, Cairo is rich in history yet a modern city experiencing growth in recent years. To see medieval Cairo head down to Islamic Cairo and see how the city would have been years and years ago. Visit the city's main museum to see plenty of ancient priceless antiquities. Go west to Giza to see those famous pyramids that are over 4000 years old. The best draw Cairo offers is in its quieter moments such as getting away from it all to enjoy a sugary shai or enjoying a sheesha while watching the rest of the world zip by.
2. Pyramids of Giza
The last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza is still able to live up to all the hype even after 4000 years. These fascinating creations have drawn researchers from around the world to attempt to discover their origins and the purpose of them being built.
After centuries of research there have been elements of the question answered as we now know the pharaohs ordered thousands of workers to build the massive tombs which is supported by the discovery of a pyramid-builders' area which was complete with huge scale medical and food production facilities. Interestingly recent research has revealed that the workers weren't actually slaves but a highly organised workforce of Egyptian farmers which helps us understand how they were able to create these amazing constructions.
The new theory goes that during the season were the Nile flooded the farmers' fields it clearly made work impossible therefore the farmers were redeployed to work on the Pharaoh's tomb. It is amazing to think they brought these huge stones to the site to create the pyramids however it is now though transporting them was easier as the flood waters allowed them to transport the stone to the site.
Discover Egypt as soon as you can, there are many cheap holidays to Egypt on offer at the moment as air carriers look to entice customers to their services.