Herodotus, in the 5th Century BC, made the first list of the Wonders of the World. In this he included two of the most magnificent structures in Egypt: the Great Pyramid and the Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria. The Great Pyramid is still standing and the ruins of the Pharos can still be seen in the waters outside the Harbor of Alexandria. When visiting, there are many ancient wonders of Egypt for you to explore. Here are some of the best:
The Pyramids: The Great pyramid is the only one of the original Seven Wonders of the World still standing. Because of this, it was given an honorary status in the recent New Seven Wonders of the World competition. The Great Pyramid of Kufu was the tallest building on Earth for over 4,000 years until the completion of the Lincoln Cathedral in England.
Valley of the Kings: The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The location of the valley is because of a pyramid shaped mountain that the tombs are located in. The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor.
The Mosque of Muhammad Ali: The Alabaster Mosque is situated in the Citadel of Cairo and commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. Situated on the summit of the citadel the mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century and is most visible mosque in Cairo. The mosque, along with the citadel, are the landmarks and big tourist attractions in Cairo. Its beauty rivals those of European cathedrals.
Temple of Karnak: Karnak a vast complex of ruined temples, pillars and other buildings. It is located near Luxor in Egypt. It was the most holy place in Ancient Egypt, the main place of worship of the Theban Triad with Amun as its head. It is the largest temple or temple complex in all of Egypt.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina: The Bibliotheca is a major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria. It is both a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity and an attempt to rekindle the brilliance that this earlier center of study and erudition represented. Construction work began in 1995 and after $220 million had been spent, the complex was opened on October 16, 2002. It is the most modern building in all of Egypt.
The Pyramids: The Great pyramid is the only one of the original Seven Wonders of the World still standing. Because of this, it was given an honorary status in the recent New Seven Wonders of the World competition. The Great Pyramid of Kufu was the tallest building on Earth for over 4,000 years until the completion of the Lincoln Cathedral in England.
Valley of the Kings: The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The location of the valley is because of a pyramid shaped mountain that the tombs are located in. The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor.
The Mosque of Muhammad Ali: The Alabaster Mosque is situated in the Citadel of Cairo and commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. Situated on the summit of the citadel the mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century and is most visible mosque in Cairo. The mosque, along with the citadel, are the landmarks and big tourist attractions in Cairo. Its beauty rivals those of European cathedrals.
Temple of Karnak: Karnak a vast complex of ruined temples, pillars and other buildings. It is located near Luxor in Egypt. It was the most holy place in Ancient Egypt, the main place of worship of the Theban Triad with Amun as its head. It is the largest temple or temple complex in all of Egypt.
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina: The Bibliotheca is a major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria. It is both a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria that was lost in antiquity and an attempt to rekindle the brilliance that this earlier center of study and erudition represented. Construction work began in 1995 and after $220 million had been spent, the complex was opened on October 16, 2002. It is the most modern building in all of Egypt.
About the Author:
Gary Ardnt has been traveling the world for over two years. He has visited over 40 countries and has been published in many magazines. For more information about the seven wonders of Egypt, check out his website.
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