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The Karnak Temple

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:05:12 +0000

The city of Karnak Temple is perhaps the largest religious complex in the world. Here were the gods Amun, Mut and Chon, the thebanische Triad, revered. About 2000 years has been to this temple complex was built, demolished and re-build from scratch. Probably no visitor can the grandeur and beauty of this temple complex escape. The greatest Egyptian pharaohs have left their mark, and even lesser-known rulers have their contribution
As soon as you enter the temple through the first pylon is the view of a single standing column with a height of 21 meters. Once there were 10 of these giant columns, built by Pharaoh Taharqa. But violence is still the great columned hall, built by Sethos I. and Ramses the Great. 134 columns are one of the greatest monuments of human history.
And further ranks pylon to pylon, ten, there were a whole. Intermediate obelisks, statues and shrines, the Holy See and of reliefs covered walls. It is, however, that all these buildings to the gods and the priests were reserved. The people had no access to the temple and got the picture only the gods during the annual processions to be seen.

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The Karnak Temple

Vegetation in Egypt

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:45:31 +0000

Ancient Egyptian murals report from the once lush vegetation of the country. Nowadays, the country has trouble to feed its over 63 million inhabitants. Therefore the country focuses on the cultivation of crops. Meadows and forests are almost not existing, sometimes you can see palm groves. Often you can see eucalyptus trees and prickly pears. The sparse tree vegetation consists of yellow Nile acacia, found in near shore, moreover you can find also tamarisks and flame trees. In the subtropical climate fruit thrives very well: mangoes, figs, oranges and peaches taste as good here, as we are never able to experience at home. Likewise, vegetables and cereals, like millet and rice are cultivated. A popular supplement for meals is therefore rice. Potatoes are also grown, but you can find them more in our supermarkets in spring time than on the plates of Egyptians.
From Sinai to the Mediterranean Sea the view is characterized by barren steppes and scrub-shrub vegetation. In the Nile valley, you can find jasmine (it smells very good and if you have these on a chain offered for sale, necessarily-buy!), Oleander, bougainvillea, hibiscus (resulting in the tea “Karkadeh”) and bamboo.

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Climate in Egypt

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:42:19 +0000

Egypt has a dry climate. Overall, it rains in this country very little. Only the northern coastal city of Alexandria and the Nile Delta, where the city of Cairo is located, are Mediterranean-influenced, and in the winter months (November-February), it rains from time to time. In the South of the city Cairo, it rains very rarely. The winter temperatures in January is between 20-24 degrees Celsius, while at night it cools down strong (there are temperatures to 0 degrees Celsius possible). In July it is the hottest time of the year. Daytime temperatures of 31-41 degrees Celsius are possible. But beware! The big heat is well to endure by the low humidity and not comparable to 40 degrees Celsius in central Europe! The weather in Hurghada on the Red Sea is generally the mid of mentioned above. In summer the temperatures reach an average of 35 degrees Celsius, in the winter months (November to February) it will be at night not below 10 degrees Celsius.

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Alexandria

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:31:49 +0000

Historic Sites in Alexandria

Distinguishing feature of the ancient metropolis of the Mediterranean was the famous lighthouse. Today, the second largest city of Egypt for more than four million people. Away from the tourist flow has the cosmopolitan atmosphere of past centuries preserved, one with a travel guide explore.
The modern metropolis, the ancient Alexandria on buried concrete and asphalt. Only deep under the city and in the distance of the Egyptian desert are certificates issued by the mysterious past of Alexandria reported.
The lighthouse, with its gleaming white marble facade stood proudly 140 meters into the sky. He was an unmistakable landmark and symbol of power Alexandria. In the year 299 BC, the construction of the lighthouse according to the plans of Sostratos ranging from Knidos. After 20 years of construction of the gigantic tower was finally nearing its completion. A symbol of hope for all those from far away came to Alexandria. But the symbol of today is nothing left. Even its location is not clearly determined. Although much evidence that he is at the harbor entrance could have been.

The journey from Cairo to Alexandria is not far!

If you already Cairo watches, why not a trip to Alexandria?

Today, the harbor entrance of a building from the 15th Century dominated the Quait Bey Citadel. A rare opportunity to discover the secrets behind the construction menu. Were the ruins of the lighthouse, the building material for the Citadel?
The Citadel is a huge water reservoir, the soldiers should also be a long siege can survive. The cistern is a museum of architectural history: Corinthian capitals, ancient columns elements. Are including fragments of the lighthouse to find?
The Citadel Quait Bey is now likely to place those on which the lighthouse was once the most powerful of all time was. The best architects of their time back then it was brought to Alexandria, to marvel at it. 1500 years long, he sure the sailors in the harbor of the city, which is rich in attractions. Then he brought an earthquake to collapse. What remains is his legend, to which path you today with a travel guide can walk in Alexandria