where it all begins
Historically, Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile River around 3100 BC. By about 3100 BC these communities have become sufficiently prosperous and stable. The unifying of Upper and Lower Egypt into a single kingdom is the event pointed to by the ancient Egyptians themselves as the beginning of their civilization. From about 6000 BC various communities of hunter -gatherers make the Nile the center of their territory, around which they roam. But the drying of the Sahara increasingly confines them to the river area. The unusual habit of this great river flooding every year and depositing a layer of rich moist soil on the surrounding region is ideally suited to the development of settled agriculture. As its culture evolved and flourished as outlined below, it always remained distinctively Egyptian in its religion. culture, arts. language and customs, despite the many wars, foreign occupations and other forces that have shaped the people and their environment over the past six thousand years. After the Pharaonic and Greco -Roman periods, Christianity came to Egypt. For several centuries Egypt was essentially a Christian country. The Muslim conquest in the seventh century C. E . brought a new force, but it was some time before there was a Muslim majority in Egypt. On the eve of modernization, Napoleon and the French army conquered Egypt in 1798. and remained through 1801. Many writers identify this period of three years as a major turning point in Egyptian cultural history. while others argue that the process began earlier and lasted longer
Midan Tahrir
Midan Ramses
Islamic Cairo
Old Cairo
Dokki and Mohandeseen
Cairo
Alexandria Luxor, Aswan, Giza,
Suez Hurghada & Sharm El Sheikh Bahariya, el Dakhla, el Farafra, El Kharga and Siwa Ras Mohamed National Park, Zaranik Protectorate and Siwa
Grilled pigeons
Foul & Flafel
Dumplings, or Zalabya
Koshary
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Careem & UBER
ElMenus & OTLOB
Bey2ollak
Egypt Yellow Pages
Google Maps
Wally
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Eat koshary, foul and falafel.
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Cruise on a traditional Felucca boat or a cruise ship.
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Ride horses and camels.
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Attend Tanoura show.
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Safari in the desert and enjoy a Bedwin party.
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Diving in the red sea.
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Take a Balloon in Luxor City
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Climb the mountain of Saint Catherine and watch the amazing sunset.
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Walk around the old city of Cairo.
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smoke a uniquely flavored shisha.
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meet new people in local coffee shops. Sand surfing in the white desert.
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Walk at night by the Nile side and drink Humus el Sham. Get gifts from Khan El-Khalili.
THE DOS AND DON’TS
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Generally, you’re going to need all the essentials. Clothing of course, but make sure you bring formal attire as well for any occasions. Also, bring with you bed sheets, an electric plug and your laptop. It would be great if you could get with you a flag from your home country, traditional attire, and anything else that represents your country.