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The Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Egypt is a country that mesmerises visitors with its rich history and awe-inspiring historic sites.
Ancient Egypt was one of the most technologically advanced and culturally rich civilisations of antiquity. Between around 3,100 BC and into the early 1st millennium AD, the people of ancient Egypt produced towering megaliths, competed in dynastic struggles and employed a fascinating pictographic script.
From the towering pyramids of Giza to the magnificent temples of Luxor and the mysterious tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Egypt offers a wealth of ancient wonders, just waiting to be explored. Essential to ancient Egypt’s enduring allure is the fact that many of its finest artefacts remain well preserved, from the Great Sphinx of Giza to King Tutankhamun’s golden death mask.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of pharaohs, walk in the footsteps of ancient civilisations along the River Nile, and marvel at the intricate hieroglyphics that adorn the temples as we unveil the treasures of Egypt’s remarkable past.
Delve Deeper
Egypt's Top Historic Sites
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Pyramids of Giza
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5196113/Ancient-Thebes-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Ancient Thebes, Egypt
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5149975/Saqqara-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Saqqara
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5149980/Dahshur-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Dahshur
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5166593/shutterstock_Cairo-Museum-of-Egyptian-Antiquities-1-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5166549/shutterstock_1304499067-1-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Abu Simbel
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5149626/Abydos-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Abydos
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5194866/Serapeum--564x9999.jpg?x24183)
The Serapeum
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5194854/Medinet-Madi-Temple--564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Medinet Madi Temple
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5194851/Khaba_pyramid_at_Zawyet_elAryan-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Zawyet el Aryan Pyramids
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5182663/Egypt_Mosque_in_Siwa_Oasis_-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Temple of Amun
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5166587/shutterstock_Kom-Ombo-Temple-1-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Kom Ombo Temple
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5161424/Temple-of-Taffeh-Flickr-CC-Jim-Forest--564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Temple of Taffeh
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5161347/el-Lisht_Wikicommons-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
el-Lisht
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5156281/Dendera-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Dendera
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5156653/Hawara-Pyramid-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Hawara Pyramid
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5150525/Abusir-Pyramids-564x9999.jpg?x24183)
Abusir Pyramids
Location![](https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/bis-images/5166548/shutterstock_pompeys-pillar-1-564x9999.jpg?x24183)