Visit a Roman villa called the ‘Villa of the Birds’ and admire the stunning mosaics of birds that adorn the walls and floor. The villa is located next to the Roman amphitheater of Kom El- Dikka and is one of the latest discoveries in Alexandria. villa of the birds,birds,villa,conference of the birds,the birds,birds nest villa,walls […]
The stunning fortress of Ain Um Dabadib is an ancient, towering monument located below a bluff and standing 220 meters above the desert floor. The fortress was inhabited for thousands of years; around the fortress you will find scattered pots and pottery from Egyptian history. temple of the oracle,oracle,of,temple of apollo,temple,oracle of delphi,oracle temple,god of […]
Located 4 km east of the modern city of Siwa, the Temple of the Oracle is said to have housed the famous Greek oracle of Jupiter Amun, which Alexander the Great headed straight for when he first came to Egypt in 331 BC. According to legend, the Macedonian leader asked the oracle if he would […]
In a scenic location surrounded by palm trees is the Temple of Seti I, built by Seti I, son of Ramses I and father of Ramses II. Seti I was one of the greatest rulers and builders of Egypt. He built one of the most magnificent temples in the country in Abydos and the Great […]
Walk along an imposing stone causeway leading from the shore of the lake to the first pylon of the temple, pass through a colonnaded courtyard, and enter the eight-columned hypostyle hall. Note the hieroglyphs and reliefs of Greek pharaohs paying homage to ancient Egyptian deities. Look for Mandulis, the god with the vulture feather cloak. […]
