Carved into a sandstone cliff more than 3,200 years ago, the two colossal temples at Abu Simbel built by Ramesses II stand as some of the most iconic structures in Egypt. Abu Simbel isn’t just a temple complex. It’s a testament to ambition — ancient and modern. 🏺 A Little Background: Ramesses II’s Monument to […]
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If you want to understand how ancient Egypt built its most iconic monuments, there is no better place to start than the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. Unlike the polished obelisks that stand proudly in temples and city squares around the world, this one never left the quarry. And that’s exactly what makes it so fascinating.
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As a lover of history and culture, I’d been wanting to visit Egypt for many years. Visiting Philae Temple is one of those experiences that quietly takes your breath away – approaching it by boat, watching its columns rise from the Nile like a mirage. It feels less like arriving at a monument and more
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Dear Members, Egypt is our #1 most requested postcard destination — not only because of its incredible history and culture, but also because of the challenge it represents. The Egyptian postal system is notoriously unreliable (Reports suggest that only about 30% of international letter mail arrives successfully), and this very difficulty has made Egypt the
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When I first set foot in Egypt, I felt as though I had stepped into a conversation across time. The desert stretched endlessly, the Nile shimmered like a ribbon of life, and the pyramids stood silent, watching over it all. They weren’t just monuments – they were storytellers, whispering tales of kings, queens, and civilizations
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