The Egyptian civilization is one of the oldest on earth – spanning more than 7000 years. This civilization was characterized by modernity, progress and authenticity.
The ancient Egyptians built their civilization on their own, not Replicating from other cultures, but they built their civilization on their thoughts. This civilization has left behind many great relics that tourists come to see from all over the world, like pyramids, temples, statuses, obelisks, and other ancient masterpieces. Ancient Egyptians were creative in many fields, such as mathematics, engineering, agriculture, and architecture, and reached the peak of their creativity with the creation of their language “Hieroglyphs”. Hieroglyphs are the language used to write the history of Egypt during this time. You can see them engraved on the walls of temples, pyramids, obelisks, and tombs in such a professional way that atmospheric erosion has not yet affected them. In addition to their creativity in architecture, They are the first Kings to make their tombs in the form of pyramids. They were also famous for their different ways of building houses, palaces and baths, and for their skill in building tombs, which they built because of their belief in Eternity and reassuring.
The most important and famous Pharaonic relics.
1- The Pyramids
There are over 100 pyramids in Egypt that start from Giza to the outskirts of Fayoum.
These pyramids were built in various shapes and sizes over 1500 years and were built by 30,000 Egyptian workers for the Kings. These are royal residences built only for the funerary purposes of Kings so that their bodies can be preserved after death. These pyramids are decorated with religious texts and some of the king’s achievements on their walls and also added some food and drink next to the king as they serve as their home after the resurrection. Now I will give you a list of the most famous pyramids in Egypt:
1- the pyramid of Djoser, is regarded as the first pyramid tomb built high above the ground.
2- the three pyramids of Giza are known as the longest pyramids in the whole world.
3- the buried pyramid, regarded as the strangest pyramid in the world.
4-the pyramid of sneferu.
5-the red pyramid.
6- the pyramid of userkaf.
7-the pyramid of titi.
8- the pyramids of Emnemhat.
9- the pyramid of senusret.
There are many pyramids in Egypt, but these are the most famous of all. The way the ancient Egyptians built these pyramids has puzzled many scholars around the world, for example, the pyramid the height of the Great Pyramid, how it was built, how these huge stones were moved, and why they choose desert to build these pyramids in, this what highlights the greatness of ancient Egyptian culture.
2- The Sphinx
The Sphinx, about 240 feet tall, is a legendary being with a lion body and a human head. It is considered to be the guardian statue of the pyramids. It is considered one of the most prominent features of ancient Pharaonic civilization, as many people come from all over the world to visit it every year, take many pictures and ride camels.
3- Pharaonic Temples
Egypt has a large number of pharaonic temples built by ancient Egyptians to practice their religious beliefs. These temples were built by the best architects to worship the gods and make offerings to them. Now I will give you a list of the most famous Egyptian temples:
1- Karnak Temple, is one of the largest religious temples in the world. However, it was partly devastated, many tourists from all over the world come to visit it every year.
2-Abu Simbel Temple, Abu Simbel is one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt, as this temple was carved at the foot of the mountain. The temple contains several statues of Ramesses II and his wife Nefertiti.
3- Luxor Temple is located on the east bank of the Nile River where it was dedicated to the worship of Amun and his wife Mot. It is one of the most beautiful temples of ancient Egyptian architecture.
4- The Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most important funerary temples in Egypt, was built by the hand of the great architect Senamut. The temple consists of three runways, each one is about 30 meters long. The temple consists of several rooms for the worship of God.
5- Temple of Seti I, It is a funerary temple built for King Seti I on the west bank of the Nile. The most remarkable thing about this temple is that it has walls that list the names of most of the kings who ruled Egypt and some of their achievements.
6- Temple of Edfu, considered one of the best ancient Egyptian temples, it shows the skill of ancient Egyptian architecture.
8-Fayla Temple, This temple was built to worship Isis and some other gods. You can have a funny Nile trip on your way to this temple.
9-Kom Ambo Temple, This temple was built in the middle of dunes, and the temple features many wonderful reliefs and drawings and is considered one of the best temples in terms of design.
There are many other temples you can visit at any time of the year.it gives you a chance to discover one of the greatest architectural buildings designed millions of years ago and still preserved in its beauty.
4- Mummies and Ancient Treasures
About 1770 Egyptian mummies were found in the tombs of the pharaohs, which were officially mummified for long periods of preservation. Ancient Egyptians believed that preserving their bodies in this way would render them immortal after they had been resurrected into the afterlife. They built the pyramids and luxurious tombs, decorated their walls, and put ornaments, gold, food, drink, and utensils next to them until they could be found again at the resurrection. One of Egypt’s most famous mummies is that of King Tutankhamun, who found a huge amount of treasure, war wheels, cesspits, and the king’s throne. This temple was restored by about 600 Egyptologists to be fully protected, and if you want to look at the king’s belongings, you should visit the Egyptian Museum. Although most of the treasures of the Pharaonic culture were looted, Egyptian archaeologists protected the rest of it, and you can now enjoy seeing all these relics in the various Egyptian museums.
