Egypt Landmarks - 26 Famous Landmarks in Egypt to Explore Visual Story

Introduction Egypt is rich in history and iconic ancient Egypt landmarks. This article covers the 26... See all Landmarks

The Egyptian Museum

LANDMARK 1 The Egyptian Museum is a must-visit, especially considering it is one of the top things... See all Landmarks

Giza Necropolis and Pyramids

LANDMARK 2 The major attraction of Giza Necropolis is the Giza Pyramids. With their incredible size and... See all Landmarks

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

LANDMARK 3 Even though the Mosque of Muhammad Ali is not really part of the ancient world... See all Landmarks

Khan el-Khalili

LANDMARK 4 Visiting Cairo without making a stop at the Khan el-Khalili is almost impossible. Khan el-Khalili... merrydolla/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Abu Simbel Temples

LANDMARK 5 The Abu Simbel Temples are some of Egypt's most famous landmarks and are also a... See all Landmarks

St. Catherine's Monastery

LANDMARK 6 St. Catherine's Monastery, or the Sacred Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount Sinai, is one of... See all Landmarks

Valley of the Kings

LANDMARK 7 The Valley of the Kings is another one of the major landmarks in Egypt and... See all Landmarks

Citadel of Qaitbay

LANDMARK 8 Another famous Egyptian landmark is the Citadel of Qaitbay, also known as Fort Qaitbey. You... See all Landmarks

Temple of Seti I

LANDMARK 9 Seti I is known to be one of the less popular pharaohs to have ruled... See all Landmarks

Temple of Philae

LANDMARK 10 The sacred site of Philae is one of the tourist attractions in Egypt that attracts... See all Landmarks

Saqqara Necropolis

LANDMARK 11 When it comes to Egyptian pyramids, many people think only of the Pyramids of Giza... See all Landmarks

Luxor Temple

LANDMARK 12 Luxor City (previously known as ancient Thebes) in Egypt was the ancient state capital location... See all Landmarks

Montaza Palace and Royal Gardens

LANDMARK 13 Khedive Abbas II built the Montaza Palace and Royal Gardens at the beginning of the... See all Landmarks

The Temple of Karnak

LANDMARK 14 The Karnak Temple (also known simply as Karnak) is one of Egypt's most famous attractions... See all Landmarks

Great Sphinx of Giza

LANDMARK 15 When you are looking for a monument that optimises Egypt's Old Kingdom, you cannot overlook... See all Landmarks

Dendera Temple to Hathor

LANDMARK 16 Dendera Temple is another famous landmark in Egypt and one of the most popular attractions... See all Landmarks

Nubian Museum

LANDMARK 17 Nubia is a region located between Aswan and Egypt's border with Sudan. It is believed... See all Landmarks

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

LANDMARK 18 Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria) is one of the largest and most important libraries globally... See all Landmarks

Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar

LANDMARK 19 Pompey's Pillar is a single column Roman pillar and is the largest of its kind... See all Landmarks

Al-Azhar Park

LANDMARK 20 Al-Azhar Park is one of the most popular attractions in Egypt, drawing in several tourists... diego.fiore1981.gmail.com/Depositphotos.com See all Landmarks

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

LANDMARK 21 Located in Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is... See all Landmarks

Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III

LANDMARK 22 The Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III is located in Luxor on the western bank of... See all Landmarks

Temple of Kom Ombo (Kom Ombo Temple)

LANDMARK 23 This site is another temple to be added to your list of ancient Egypt landmarks... See all Landmarks

Mosque of Ibn Tulun

LANDMARK 24 Cairo has multiple stunningly designed mosques, but this mosque is one of the most well-known... See all Landmarks

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

LANDMARK 25 Located in Alexandria, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are an ancient catacomb complex found... See all Landmarks

Cairo Tower

LANDMARK 26 The Cairo Tower is one of the most modern famous Egypt landmarks. Having explored the... See all Landmarks

In Conclusion

Conclusion There is no lack of famous Egyptian landmarks for you to visit if you plan... See all Landmarks

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