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Winter solstice in ancient Egypt

Winter solstice in ancient Egypt

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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

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WORLD’S OLDEST PAVED ROAD

WORLD’S OLDEST PAVED ROAD

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  WORLD’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

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Die Geschichte wurde für die nächsten Generationen erzählt.

Die Geschichte wurde für die nächsten Generationen erzählt.

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the tale has been told for the next generations It can be a dream for most of the people around the world to visit the land of the pharaohs, the great pyramids, and its sphinx. The great pyramid one of the ancient wonders of the world and the most ancient among them but that is

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Land und Leute

Land und Leute

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Egypt is an Arabic country which has a well-rooted history, different traditions and many ways of living. The main language is Arabic with too many accents which distinguish the people of the north and the south and even some cities have their own accent. Traditions of the people are also not the same, so it’s

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Die Sahara und große Oasen des Ägyptens.

Die Sahara und große Oasen des Ägyptens.

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Is Egypt worth to be on the top list of the traveler wish list? Planning for a tour is something that can make us very excited, especially when you are going to visit a country like Egypt. A country which has a great history but nowadays not shiny like before.   The first thing coming

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