By Samuel Caesar
Introduction
Egypt is rich in history and iconic ancient Egypt landmarks. This article covers the 26...
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The Egyptian Museum is a must-visit, especially considering it is one of the top things...
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The major attraction of Giza Necropolis is the Giza Pyramids. With their incredible size and...
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Even though the Mosque of Muhammad Ali is not really part of the ancient world...
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Visiting Cairo without making a stop at the Khan el-Khalili is almost impossible. Khan el-Khalili...
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The Abu Simbel Temples are some of Egypt's most famous landmarks and are also a...
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St. Catherine's Monastery, or the Sacred Monastery of the God-Trodden Mount Sinai, is one of...
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The Valley of the Kings is another one of the major landmarks in Egypt and...
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Another famous Egyptian landmark is the Citadel of Qaitbay, also known as Fort Qaitbey. You...
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Seti I is known to be one of the less popular pharaohs to have ruled...
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The sacred site of Philae is one of the tourist attractions in Egypt that attracts...
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When it comes to Egyptian pyramids, many people think only of the Pyramids of Giza...
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Luxor City (previously known as ancient Thebes) in Egypt was the ancient state capital location...
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Khedive Abbas II built the Montaza Palace and Royal Gardens at the beginning of the...
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The Karnak Temple (also known simply as Karnak) is one of Egypt's most famous attractions...
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When you are looking for a monument that optimises Egypt's Old Kingdom, you cannot overlook...
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Dendera Temple is another famous landmark in Egypt and one of the most popular attractions...
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Nubia is a region located between Aswan and Egypt's border with Sudan. It is believed...
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria) is one of the largest and most important libraries globally...
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Pompey's Pillar is a single column Roman pillar and is the largest of its kind...
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Al-Azhar Park is one of the most popular attractions in Egypt, drawing in several tourists...
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Located in Luxor near the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is...
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The Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III is located in Luxor on the western bank of...
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This site is another temple to be added to your list of ancient Egypt landmarks...
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Cairo has multiple stunningly designed mosques, but this mosque is one of the most well-known...
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Located in Alexandria, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are an ancient catacomb complex found...
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The Cairo Tower is one of the most modern famous Egypt landmarks. Having explored the...
Conclusion
There is no lack of famous Egyptian landmarks for you to visit if you plan...
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