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Abu Simbel Temple, Egypt. Courtesy of Egyptian State Tourist Office in London

Abu Simbel Temple

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The Abu Simbel temple was built by Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) to demonstrate his political clout and divine backing to the ancient Nubians. On each side of the temple sit a pair of colossal…

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Temple of Sobek and Horus, Kom Ombo, Egypt. Courtesy of Egyptian State Tourist Office in London

Temple of Sobek and Horus

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Also known as the temple of Kom Ombo, this construction is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus. It is one of the more magnificent temples left to us from the 18th…

A dancer in traditional costume at the Marina Street Festival, El Gouna. Courtesy of Orascom Hotels & Development

Marina Street Festival

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Twice a week, the resort of Abu Tig Marina in El Gouna stages the Marina Street Festival, with activities for the whole family. There are fun competitions with prizes, live music…

Fascinating hieroglyphics, Egypt. Courtesy of Egypt National Tourist Office

Rosetta

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Located 65km east of Alexandria, Rosetta is the 9th-century town where the Rosetta Stone - that famously provided the key to deciphering hieroglyphics - was found. Today its main attractions…