EgyptCairo GovernorateBāb al LūqMaydān ‘Abd al Mun‘im Riyāḑ30°2’54” N 31°14’6” E
9. april 2021, Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
The old museum, located at Tahrir Square (see another post). The new museum is still in construction, but you may have seen the news about the celebration/parade of mummies from the old to the new.Les mer
EgyptCairo GovernorateBāb al LūqGoethe Institute30°2’42” N 31°14’12” E
9. april 2021, Egypt ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Aka Martyr Square. The name may be familiar from 10 years ago. This is where the Arab Spring happened in Egypt. The national Museum uis along at one end. (see another post).
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EgyptMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahŞaqqārah29°51’54” N 31°13’36” E
EgyptMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAbū ŞīrStep Pyramid of Zoser29°52’14” N 31°12’58” E
10. april 2021, Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
The Saqqara complex includes many tombs from the early part of Egyptian history. In addition a number of pharoahs (not just Djozer), high ranking clerks, pharaonic officials, etc. Are interred here.Les mer
EgyptMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahNazlat as SammānValley Temple of Khafre29°58’30” N 31°8’24” E
10. april 2021, Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Well, here they are. Of course, the only remaining of the 7 wonders of the ancient world need no introduction. Egypt has fascinated me for many years, and I've long wanted to visit here, with theLes mer
Reisende Fabulous pictures, Skip. I taught gifted students for years!! One of my units with my fifth grade group was Egypt. We Culminated our unit with a trip to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Your pictures & personal commentary if your experience there would have been an amazing addition to their studies. Fascinating!! Safe travels!!
skip's retirement travel ah. Field trips to NYC. I remember them well and fondly. thanks
EgyptMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahNazlat as SammānValley Temple of Khafre29°58’30” N 31°8’18” E
EgyptCairo GovernorateMasākin ‘Arab al YasārMausoleum of Aqtay al-Farisi30°1’36” N 31°15’42” E
11. april 2021, Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Originally built by Saladin in the 12th century on a high ridge over Cairo. It served as the seat of government until the 19th century. Various rulers added to the fortress complex over the years.Les mer
EgyptCairo GovernorateCoptic CairoAl Kanīsah al Mu‘allaqah30°0’18” N 31°13’48” E
11. april 2021, Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
This is a 4th century Coptic Church dedicated to Mary. As you might expect, there are many, many icons here that differ from what we, in the west, might be used to seeing (which are mostly Greek orLes mer
EgyptCairo Governorate‘Izbat Abū QarnKanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis30°0’24” N 31°13’48” E
11. april 2021, Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This is a round Greek Orthodox Church built on top of an old, perhaps Roman tower, hence it's locsl nickname as the Hanging Church. There is a seminary here and a monastery not far away.
The first 3Les mer
EgyptCairo Governorate‘Izbat Abū QarnKanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis30°0’24” N 31°13’48” E
11. april 2021, Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Much is made here of the flight of the Holy Family from Herod's Slaughter of the Innocents. This church is on the site of a cave where the Holy Family is reported to have sheltered.
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