A Nilometer in ancient Egypt was a structure for measuring the Nile’s clarity and water level during the annual flood season or “Akhet”. If the water level was low, there would be famine. If it was too high, it would be destructive. The Nilometer is an ancient instrument used to measure the waters of
Winter solstice in ancient Egypt
Archaeologists have excavated a tomb from Egypt’s Middle Kingdom, between 2040 and 1782 BC, whose entrance faces the solstice sunrise. We explore how different civilizations have marked the year’s shortest day. How did Egyptians celebrate the solstice? During the Winter Solstice, the Ancient Egyptians celebrated by decorating their homes with lush plants such
WORLD’S OLDEST PAVED ROAD
WORLD’S OLDEST PAVED ROAD
2022-05-15T10:30:28+00:00 Adventure, Cultural, Reiseziele, Photos, Uncategorized, UncategorizedWORLD’S OLDEST PAVED ROAD Fayoum oasis. Around 2500 BC The route from the Qasr El Sagha temple to the ancient basalt quarries of Widan El Faras passes by an ancient road that is reputedly the oldest paved road in the world. The road is dated along with quarry activity as Old Kingdom, with a
Did the ancient Egyptians have a modern technology??
Did the ancient Egyptians have a modern technology??
2022-05-09T07:55:22+00:00 Cultural, Reiseziele, PhotosDid the ancient Egyptians have a modernt echnology?? This could take years of discussions, but let’s think about one of the main elements of the ancient Egyptians architectures. The Obelisk 🤔 Obelisks were prominent in the architecture of the ancient Egyptians, and played a vital role in their religion placing them in pairs at the
More experience and fun, by discovering the the pyramid of the sun.
More experience and fun, by discovering the the pyramid of the sun.
2022-01-11T07:14:58+00:00 Cultural, Reiseziele, UncategorizedWhen you’re planning to visit Egypt, for sure the pyramids are on top top top list to visit 😉♥️ But what makes this tour disappointed 😱😫 Let me answer🤨 1/ being one of a big group could be disappointed because the people are not the same, dome people would like to take enough time
Al-Tafra eco-lodge
Al Tafra lodge – =============================== When architecture is in harmony with the environment, it is clearly spotted by its total infusion into its surrounding natural habitat. Al Tarfa Resort is located in the Dakhla Oasis on an area of 50 acres, the architecture largely inspired by the surrounding villages, as it was built in its