It is located on the Egyptian border with Libya so it was an important point on the trading route between the Western Desert and the Nile Valley. It is considered an isolated oasis so its community still maintaining its customs and traditions. What is Farafra Oasis famous for? When you....

Explore with Explore Egypt Tours one of the ancient Egyptian capitals. Tell Al-Amarna is the remains of King Akhenaton capital. It is situated on the east bank of the Nile River in Al Minya Governorate. What is the origin of the name of Tell Al-Amarna? The ancient Egyptians knew this....

What is the importance of Bahariya Oasis throughout history? The history of Bahariya Oasis started since the ancient Egyptian civilization whereas it was the center of wine production in ancient Egypt. Its importance increased during the Greco-Roman period whereas it was used as a trading route and began producing a....

Beni Hassan lies on the East bank on the Nile River in Al Minya Governorate. It is a necropolis containing approximately 39 tombs belonging to the military ���leaders and local rulers from the Middle Kingdom, but there are just four tombs opened for public. These tombs were carved in a....

Explore Egypt Tours presents this article about the step pyramid to publish that the pyramid is opened for the tourists after 14 years of restoration. The step pyramid is Egypt���s oldest stone pyramid in ancient Egyptian civilization. This pyramid was built by King Djoser at Saqqara during the 3rd dynasty,....

Abydos Temple Enjoy a new article and a new adventure with Explore Egypt Tours. This article explores Abydos Temple that is also known as the Temple of Seti I. It is the most important temple in Sohag Governorate and Egypt telling us a lot of stories about the ancient Egyptian....