MısırCairo GovernorateBāb al LūqMaydān ‘Abd al Mun‘im Riyāḑ30°2’54” N 31°14’6” E
9 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 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.Okumaya devam et
MısırCairo GovernorateBāb al LūqGoethe Institute30°2’42” N 31°14’12” E
9 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ 🌙 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).
2 pictures at night and 2Okumaya devam et
MısırMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahŞaqqārah29°51’54” N 31°13’36” E
10 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The step pyramid of Djozer is located on high ground at the edge of the desert next to the Saqqara Oasis. This was designed by Imhotep, probably the most famous of the EgyptianOkumaya devam et
MısırMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahAbū ŞīrStep Pyramid of Zoser29°52’14” N 31°12’58” E
10 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 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.Okumaya devam et
MısırMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahNazlat as SammānValley Temple of Khafre29°58’30” N 31°8’24” E
10 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 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 theOkumaya devam et
Gezgin 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
MısırMuḩāfaz̧at al JīzahNazlat as SammānValley Temple of Khafre29°58’30” N 31°8’18” E
10 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The other important and famous structure at Giza is, of course, the Sphinx. I won't get into all the theories about the origin of this monumental statue, except to say that it was created from aOkumaya devam et
MısırCairo GovernorateMasākin ‘Arab al YasārMausoleum of Aqtay al-Farisi30°1’36” N 31°15’42” E
11 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 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.Okumaya devam et
MısırCairo GovernorateCoptic CairoAl Kanīsah al Mu‘allaqah30°0’18” N 31°13’48” E
11 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 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 orOkumaya devam et
MısırCairo Governorate‘Izbat Abū QarnKanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis30°0’24” N 31°13’48” E
11 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 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 3Okumaya devam et
MısırCairo Governorate‘Izbat Abū QarnKanīsat Dayr Mārī Jirjis30°0’24” N 31°13’48” E
11 Nisan 2021, Mısır ⋅ ☀️ 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.
The 1st picture isOkumaya devam et
