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Abu Simbel Egypt
Country(s): Egypt |
| Abu Simbel is located next o the pyramids and is perhaps the most recognized monument of ancient Egypt. The two temples built for the pharaoh Ramses II (1279-13 BCE) carved out of solid rock at a site on the west bank of the Nile south of Aswan in the land of Nubia and known today as Abu Simbel. The temple was dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte. Because of their remote location near.... |
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The Pyramids of Giza
Country(s): Egypt |
| The Pyramids of Giza, one of the few surviving Seven Great Wonders of the world, represents one of the greatest architectural features by man. The last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the world's oldest tourist attractions and the reason most people visit Egypt today. There are in fact three main pyramids in Giza; the Great Pyramid of or .... |
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The River Nile
Country(s): Egypt, Uganda |
| The word "Nile" comes from Greek Neilos of unknown origin. In the ancient Egyptian language, the Nile means "Great River"The Nile which is generally regarded as the longest river in the world is a major north-flowing river in Africa, with two major tributaries, the White Nile and Blue Nile. The blue Nile being the source of most of the Nile's water and fertile soil, b.... |
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