Pyramids & the Sphinx‏

It is the Egyptian pharaohs who have built for themselves from 2630 to 1645 BC. J.C., tombs in the shape of pyramids. Although all the pyramids were built for the same purpose, they differ in their shape, size, internal plans and many other components.

There are four kinds of pyramids:

Pyramids with degrees (The first pyramids called "pyramids primitive" dating from the Third Dynasty.)
The pyramids classics (from the beginning of the Fourth Dynasty and are the culmination of the pyramids in degrees)
The pyramids rhomboïdales
The Pyramids in the shape of a sarcophagus

DEGREES TO THE PYRAMID
DJESER ROI (III DYNASTY) - SAQQARAH

The pyramid, in the Neterikhet, better known as Djoser, was built shortly after 2630 BC. J.C. Djoser is the first pyramid in the history of Egypt and the oldest building in the world built entirely of stone that has these dimensions. According to its poorly defined, we can see that the architecture of the monument was still hesitant. The building was started as a large mastaba and then ended the pyramid to six degrees. It traditionally attributed to the design architect Imhotep (it was found inscribed the name of Imhotep on the pedestal of a statue of Djoser).


One room serdab "close" to the Pyramid of Djoser contained a statue of the pharaoh sitting, this is the first large stone statue royal ever known in Egypt.

The king of Sekhemkhet (successor of Djoser) wanted to be building a monument to greater degrees, but this remained unfinished pyramid and gradually disappeared in the sand. Thus it became known as "pyramid buried."

The whole funeral Shepseskaf, one of the last kings of the Fourth Dynasty, is a pyramid-shaped sarcophagus known as Faraoun Mastaba.

Userkaf, 1st King of the Fifth Dynasty, built his pyramid near the northeast corner of the entire Djoser, but his successors abandoned Saqqara for Abousir. The return to Saqqara was launched by Menkahouker, but the pyramid of Pharaoh no claim has yet been located. The pyramid's successor Menkahouker, Isési, was built at Saqqara south.




The pyramid of Unas, the last king of the Fifth Dynasty, is located near the corner enseinte west of the pyramid of Djoser degrees. The walls of the inner passages of this pyramid cover what is called the texts of the pyramids, incantations to help the pharaoh dead in the afterlife. These incantations should be recited during the funeral. The pyramid of Unas was the first to contain incantations and custom became widespread in the pyramids of the Old Kingdom.

The pyramid Téti, founder of the sixth dynasty, the pyramid is the most royal of northern Saqqara. The other pharaohs of the dynasty, Pepi I, and Merenrê Pepi II, brought their choice on Saqqara south.

The small brick pyramid Ibi little-known pharaoh of the eighth dynasty lies in the same region as the pyramid of Téti. Both pyramids the most southerly of Saqqara belong to the thirteenth roisde dynasty. They are built of bricks dried what characterizes much time model. The owner of one of them was Khendjer, while the other remained in anonymity.

EGYPTIAN MUSEUM

The museum Established interest in Egyptian antiquities 15/8/1835 and held the first museum of Egyptian antiquities conservation in Cairo in a small building in the garden Alazbugeh then moved to the citadel of Saladin, then calmed down cheeks Abbas to the Crown Prince of Austria in 1855.
It established in 1858 "Mareb" The director of the interests of another small museum on the beach of the Nile in Boulaq then moved again to the Giza in 1891. Work began in the current museum was inaugurated in 1897 in 15/11/1902 in the cheek "Abbas Hilmi II," was designed museum building engineer Frenchman Marcel role of N-style classic updated and reinforced concrete used for the first time in construction in Egypt.
The composition of the museum: Two-storey main contact and takes into account the halls easy passage, there is currently approximately Museum: 160 thousand impact of various ages. Presents in the basement where there are large stone order, starting with a historic entrance and left as clockwise, we find there are some of the effects before the era of dynasties and the early dynasties and the effects of old age of State and the State Central and modern state and then the late era Greco-Roman era. The upper floor offers which sets the quality of manuscripts and statues of gods and Anwar ownership and wooden coffins, jewellery and packages from one cemetery such as the effects of Tutankhamen and the effects Thuita Bossuyt, and the effects of Tanis and the effects of the Valley of the Kings and the effects and consequences of sexually cemetery cemetery Amager Prix .. There are great museum library includes literature, history and the civilizations and religions, different languages and there is also a section for photography and some maps it easy for the visitor to follow the figures and rooms in the museum maps annexed to the top role.

Address: CAIRO - Tahrir Square - Salim Hassan Street Phone 5794596 -5796948 - 5796974

Prices of entry: The Egyptians have two pounds - for students and one Egyptian pounds and foreign students and residents of 10 pounds - for Egyptians in the holidays 1 pounds - 20 pounds for foreigners. Hall Anwar Egyptian Museum for foreign students and residents of 30 pounds Hall Anwar Egyptian Museum for foreigners 40 pounds

SAFARI IN EGYPT

What is Safari?
The Safari through the desert in Egypt is the best opportunity to feel the spirit of adventure. When they heard the term Safari, you can inspire scenes from old movies, people leading teams in the desert, this wilderness adventure filled with exotic natural scenes.
Egypt is one of the most famous places in the Safari, where you can enjoy peace and tranquility. During the last quarter of the century 20, it decreased the chance of hunting in the safari to give an opportunity to tourists to admire and take pictures in African national parks and reserves. Recently, the meaning of the word Safari was extended to include tours and excursions away from the wildlife of the desert. For example, the Safari in the desert of Egypt is made for the adventurous experience the tranquility and the natural life of the desert. Memphis Tours can offer several programs covering all lagers safari in Egypt.
The desert oasis in the west contains 5, known for most of the fans by the African safari. The African Safari tours of the range between 5 and 10 days. The best places to Safari in Egypt: The desert of western Egypt is a unique and wonderful place to enjoy the safari in Egypt, due to make existing beach, in addition to the great history of the GM II because he can see the great Sea Arenal where everything was buried by the army of Cambyses the strong sand storm. You can also enjoy the safari in Sinai, where you can visit the Monastery of Santa Catalina by Jeep, climb the Mountain of Moses or do a walk through the camel in the desert.
Hurghada is one of the ideal places for safari because of its proximity to the desert, their colorful mountains and canyons. You can spend many days covering interesting parts of the Western Desert in Egypt, including a few days to discover unknown areas in Gabal Uainat and El Kebir The Gelf. The best time for the Safari in Egypt: To enjoy the Safari tours in Egypt, were advised to avoid hot flashes months (May to September), while the best time is from October to April, far from the summer season. What is needed during the tour of the safari: Light clothing is recommended during the tour in the desert; jersey and jacket for the night of winter. Safari in Egypt a Dream When we talk about Egypt, we believe it to the pyramids, and it is undoubtedly the reason for 80% stays in Egypt. Serving as a bridge between Africa and the Suez Canal, Egypt is one of the most visited countries of North Africa.
Every city in Egypt has its own cultural character. Places to see and visit in Egypt are unavoidable and unlimited. I would recommend the pyramids of Giza, Cairo, museums, palaces and mosques delightful that you will leave indelible memories! The Sinai desert has a unique landscape and nature is fascinating! Finally a trip to Egypt would not be complete without a cruise on the small King rivers. The Nile is localized in the region of Aswan and if you have time, do a tour there. Egyptians are very proud of their country, (and for good reason!) And I advise you to approach you. They will be happy to guide you through the wealth which abounds their country. Museums are the most cultural and I recommend the mummification museum where you learn and see for yourself how the same old pharaohs were mummified.
If you like going out in the evening, you will be served! I advise you concerts or dance Eastern and restaurants offering national dishes in the world! If you'd rather relax, the cafes are the best place where you can smoke a shisha in the comfort of Arab cousins. Please do not deceive you, the shop opening hours vary from one country to another depending on the culture and religion. In Egypt, for example, stores are often closed on Friday and Sunday
Safari In Egypt