There is more to Egypt than just the Pyramids

Satarupa Hajra, August 17, 2017

Egypt captures and holds imagination hostage.

Egypt, one of the oldest civilizations conquered history with its singularities. Economic prowess, architectural atypicality, path-breaking scientific discoveries, social-religious practices, beliefs, and feats achieved in governance, had transformed Egypt into an extremely advanced civilization.

Today, thousands of years later from its golden days, too, Egypt captures and holds imagination hostage. To a true blue traveler, Egypt is overwhelming, pleasantly convoluted, and extremely attractive. It beckons travelers from all parts of the world and never returns its admirers empty-handed.

Pyramids of Egypt have always held particularly a special place. But to an under-informed traveler, Egypt can be hugely baffling; there is more to Egypt than just the Pyramids. If you think that a trip to Egypt is will be all about the Pyramids and Cairo - You are mistaken! Perhaps you might like to brush up on your knowledge of Egypt; learn why here.

1. Luxor’s Karnak Temple

The Karnak temple in Egypt is one colossal structure that can effortlessly fascinate human imagination. It is a wide expanse comprising of diversely stunning structures like chapels, temples, pylons, and whats-not creating a titanic open-air museum. A trip to Egypt that is devoid of a visit to this unique place will render the trip incomplete and wanting.

2. White Desert

From a good distance, the White Desert appears like a land spread with white cream. On left, right, and center, what one gets to behold is a sea of white that has intermittent boulders and pinnacles also in the color white. This beauty is an exceptional thing to treat your eyes to!

3. St. Catherine’s Monastery

The St. Catherine’s Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in the world and what makes it more attractive is that it is situated amidst a desert. A trip to this place will let one discover art that is very removed from the rest of the world. Apart from this, another reason that makes it an important destination is that it allows seeing a brilliant sunrise and sunset. A hike up to Mount Sinai leads the searching eyes towards a flawless and clear sunrise a well as a sunset.

4. Alexandria

Alexandria is a name that we have known since the days of childhood. It was established by Alexander The Great. It was also the homeland of the famous and exceptionally beautiful queen Cleopatra. A modern-day Alexandria embodies as much beauty as it did during the olden times.

5. Abu Simbel

It is a temple, nonetheless, unique and gargantuan in features and size respectively. There are two giant temples carved out of rock bearing impeccable architectural features. Known for their exceptional megalithic proportions, these temples were built during the 13th century B.C.

To fly to Egypt to holiday in these places, all you have to do is book a flight ticket.

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