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Cairo<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"cairo\"\n\tCairo is one of the world's great megacities. As beautiful as it is crazy, and as rich in historic finery as it is half dilapidated, Cairo tends to be a city that travelers love and hate in equal measures. Its sheer noise, pollution, and confounding traffic are an assault on your senses, but look beyond the modern hubbub, and you'll find a history that spans centuries. Full of vigor, Cairo is where you really get a feel for Egyptian street life. No trip to Egypt is complete without a stay in the city Arabs call Umm al-Dunya (The Mother of the World).
\nGiza Necropolis.-
\nSobre Una Meseta A 40 Metros De Altitud, Situada Al Borde Del Desierto De Libia Y Actualmente A Unos 12 Km. Del Centro De El Cairo Se Halla La Necr\u00f3polis De Guiza, La M\u00e1s Septentrional De La Zona De Memfis Y La M\u00e1s Importante Durante La 5 Dinast\u00eda, Cuando Se Construyeron Las Grandes Pir\u00e1mides De Keosp, Kefren Y Micerinos Y La Enigm\u00e1tica Esfinge. Estas Pir\u00e1mides Constituyen Uno De Los Logros Arquitect\u00f3nicos M\u00e1s Excepcionales De La Historia De La Humanidad Y El S\u00edmbolo De La Cultura Fara\u00f3nica. Las Pir\u00e1mides De Guiza Son La Culminaci\u00f3n Indiscutible De Las Construcciones De Este Tipo. Adem\u00e1s De Las Pir\u00e1mides Se Construyeron Los Edificios De Culto Correspondiente\n\tA Cada Una De Ellas (Templos Funerarios, Templos Del Valle, Fosos De Las Barcas Solares, Rampas De Acceso,\u2026), Peque\u00f1as Pir\u00e1mides Destinadas A Las Reinas Y Numerosas Mastabas Para Altos Funcionarios. Cada Complejo Funerario Era Un Fiel Reflejo Del Orden Social Del Pa\u00eds, Que Segu\u00eda Vigente En La Vida Del M\u00e1s All\u00e1. Con El Paso De Los Siglos Surgi\u00f3 En Guiza Una Aut\u00e9ntica Ciudad Funeraria Con Las Pir\u00e1mides De La 5 Dinast\u00eda En El Centro, Que Han Ejercido Desde Siempre Fascinaci\u00f3n Entre Cient\u00edficos, Arque\u00f3logos Y Aventureros.
\nPir\u00e1mide De Keops – Pir\u00e1mide De Kefren – Pir\u00e1mide De Micerinos – Gran Esfinge – Templo Del Gran Esfinge – Barcos Solares – El Pueblo De Los Trabajadores\n\tMemfis City<\/strong>
\nFounded in the 1st dynasty (3100 B.C) by King Narmar, Memphis was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. It remained the capital city of Ancient Egypt throughout the Old Kingdom. Due to a large number of necropolises (these are ancient cemeteries) associated with Memphis, many Egyptologists believe that it was once an extremely large city, although there is no archaeological evidence, even today, that proves this point.\nThe name of Memphis is derived from the Ancient Egyptian name, Men-Nefer, which the Greeks later renamed Memphis. Today it is found in an interesting local village called Mit Rahina. Archaeological excavation, at the site, has continued for the last 200 years. \nThe local god of Memphis was called Ptah, he was the god of creation and workmen, and was worshiped with his wife, the Goddess Sekhmet and their son, the God Nefer-Tom. \nLittle remains from the ruins of ancient Memphis, except a few monuments from the New Kingdom and later periods. Nearby Sakkara (as well as Dashur and others) was associated with Memphis and was the site of one its many necropolises.\nToday, in Memphis, you can visit this historical Open Air Museum, which amongst other artifacts exhibits a limestone colossus of King Ramses II.\nThis enormous statue, carved in limestone, (and missing the King's feet) is about 10m (33.8ft) long. You can also see a stunning, giant alabaster Sphinx, weighing more than 80 tons, which once stood outside the massive temple of the god Ptah. You can also experience the sight of the remains of granite statues, showcasing Ramses II, as well as granite coffins and commemorative tablets from later periods.
\nla tradici\u00f3n dice que menes fund\u00f3 la ciudad, mediante la creaci\u00f3n de diques, para proteger la zona de inundaciones del Nilo occidental, posteriormente esta gran ciudad del imperio antiguo, se convirti\u00f3 en el centro administrativo y religioso de Egipto. Dio lugar a una m\u00e1s cosmopolita y probablemente una de las m\u00e1s grandes e importantes en el mundo antiguo.\nla visi\u00f3n a d\u00eda de hoy es muy diferente, deb\u00eda de haber sido enorme, a juzgar por el tama\u00f1o de su necr\u00f3polis, que se extiende cerca de 19 millas a lo largo de la orilla occidental del nilo, donde se incluyen dahshur, abusir, saqqara, el zawyet-aryan, abu roash y guiza cuyos nombres se derivan de las m\u00e1s modernas comunidades cercanas.
\nlo m\u00e1s caracter\u00edstico de la ciudad es el coloso de ramses y la esfinge de alabastro, los cuales atraen gran parte del turismo y el palacio en ruinas de apries al norte del templo de ptah. el coloso inacabado de ramses se encuentra en el museo al a\u00edre libre de mit rahina y aunque le faltan los pies, tiene una altura de 10 metros y est\u00e1 esculpida en piedra caliza.
\nla esfinge de alabastro, es una estatua monumental con cabeza humana y cuerpo de le\u00f3n y constituye un s\u00edmbolo nacional de Egipto, aunque est\u00e1 muy deteriorada por las inclemencias del tiempo.\n\tSaqqara necropolis<\/strong>
\nSaqqara is, to this day, the most important necropolis in the entire city of Memphis. It is only 30 kilometers from Cairo and has an impressive source of knowledge. Saqqara Has Several Funeral Complexes, Created By Pharaohs Of The Old Kingdom, As Well As Numerous Tombs Of Nobles. Although it is true that the looting here also left a mark, the truth is that the samples of funeral art are still latent. Perhaps The Best Kept Treasure Is The Step Pyramid. His Revolutionary Design Would Be Created By Imhotep For The Pharaoh Djoser. This is the first pyramid in Egyptian history, it can also be considered the oldest stone structure in the world built approximately in the year 1630 BC.
\nRoyal Tombs Of The 2nd Dynasty
\nPyramids: Dyeser, Unas, Userkaf, Isesi, Teti, Pepi I, Merenra, Pepi 2.
\nHorus Sechem-Jet and Shepseskaf Complex (Mastabet El-Faraon)
\nMastabas: Ti, Nebet, Unas-Anj, Iynefert, Mehu, Ajet-Hotep, Mereruka, Idut, Ptahotep And Ajut-Hotep, Neferptah, Nianjnum And Jnum-Hotep, Kagemni.
\nSerapeum\n\tDahshur necropolis <\/strong>
\nOne of the best preserved treasures of ancient Egypt is the archaeological complex of Dahshur, located in the middle of the desert, about two kilometers from the Sakara Necropolis and 40 from Cairo. This Impressive Funeral Complex, built 4,500 years ago in the time of Pharaoh Snefru -Father of Cheops and founder of the 5th Dynasty- is made up of five pyramids, two of which are majestic (the red one and the bent one).\n\tBent Pyramid<\/strong>
\nThe imposing and enigmatic Bent Pyramid was built in the reign of Sneferu, probably before the Red Pyramid, and apparently planned as a normal pyramid with straight sides and with the usual valley temple, causeway, subsidiary pyramid, and enclosure wall. The well-preserved casing, constructed of slabs of Tura limestone slightly inclined downwards, gives a good idea of the original external appearance of other pyramids.\nThe reason for the change of angle halfway up the pyramid, from 54\u00b0 31 in the lower part to 43\u00b0 21, is unknown. Two theories have been put forward: either some unforeseen event may have made it necessary to complete the pyramid quickly, or as plaster-filled cracks in the interior and traces of timber supports suggests, there were fears for the stability of the pyramid during its construction, and the upper part was given a less steep angle to reduce the weight of Stone.\n\tRed Pyramid<\/strong>
\nThe Northern Stone Pyramid (more commonly known as the Red Pyramid after the reddish tint of the horizontally coursed limestone blocks of which it is constructed) has a height of 101.15 meters and is approximately the same size as the Pyramid of Cheops at Giza. It is thought to have been built by Sneferu, founder of the Fourth Dynasty and father of Cheops, who reigned gloriously for 24 years and conducted victorious wars in Libya and Nubia.\nThe Red Pyramid is the oldest royal tomb in pure pyramid form, providing a model followed in later royal burials. From the entrance on the north side, a shaft leads down to three chambers in the heart of the structure, the third of which was the tomb chamber, although Sneferu was not in fact buried here.
\nEn Esta Pir\u00e1mide De Casi 105 Metros De Altura Y Una Base De Unos 220 Metros De Lado Pudimos Acceder A Su Interior. Para Ello Tuvimos Que Subir Por Una De Sus Caras, A Trav\u00e9s De Un Paso Acondicionado, Hasta Alcanzar La Entrada.\n\tPyramid of meidum<\/strong>
\nIt is usually considered that it was Huni who built a step pyramid at Meidum similar to that of Dyeser at Saqqara. However, the name Huni has not appeared on the monument and, what is more, several New Kingdom graffiti found in the small funerary temple, mention his son Esnofru as the owner of the monument.
\nThe pyramid was built in three stages, the first consisted of seven steps that were later increased to probably eight, a second phase where at the same time a new cladding was added and later during the last phase the space between one step and another was filled including a final cladding of limestone blocks, giving the impression that it was a true pyramid with smooth faces. The construction of the offering chapel on the east face of the pyramid seems to date from this last phase.\n

 <\/p>\nThe Egyptian Museum<\/strong>
\nThe absolutely staggering collection of antiquities displayed in Cairo's Egyptian Museum makes it one of the world's great museums. You would need a lifetime to see everything on show.\nThe museum was founded in 1857 by French Egyptologist August Mariette and moved to its current home \u2014 in the distinctive powder-pink mansion in Downtown Cairo \u2014 in 1897. Yes, the collection is poorly labeled and not well set out due to limits of space (and only a fraction of its total holdings are actually on display). It also suffers currently with some empty cases due to artifacts having been transferred to the GEM, but you still can't help being impressed by the sheer majesty of the exhibits.
\nIf you're pressed for time, make a beeline straight for the Tutankhamun Galleries.
\nThe treasures displayed here were all found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, son-in-law and successor of Amenophis IV (later Akhenaten), who died at the age of 18. The tomb, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922, contained the largest and richest assemblage of grave goods ever found intact in an Egyptian tomb.
\nHighlights include Tutankhamun's death mask and sarcophagi (Room 3), the pharaoh's lion throne (Room 35), and his fascinating wardrobe collection (Room 9). Afterwards, don't miss a wander through the Egyptian jewelry collection (Room 4), which contains more bling than you'll ever see again in one lifetime, and finish off by viewing the Royal Mummies Collection (Room 56 & 46), where you can say hello to Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis II, Ramses II, and Seti I in person.\nEven when the GEM opens, this iconic building will still be used as a museum. It has not been announced which collections will stay here and which will be moved \u2014 except for the Tutankhamun Galleries, which will all eventually be transferred to the GEM.\nThe Egyptian Museum sits right beside Midan Tahrir, the central square of Downtown Cairo. The easiest way to arrive here is to take the Cairo Metro to Sadat station (on Midan Tahrir) and follow the exit signs to the museum
\nEstatua De Zoser. Famoso Por Mandar a Construir La Famosa Pir\u00e1mide De Sakkara. Su Estatua Fue Encontrada All\u00ed.
\nTriada De Micerinos. Encontrada En La Pir\u00e1mide De Micerinos Representa A Este Fara\u00f3n, A La Diosa Hathor Y La Divinidad Del Nomo De Cin\u00f3polis.
\nEscrib\u00e1 Sentado. Casi Tan Conocido Como Su Gemelo De El Louvre, S\u00f3lo Que Este Se Encuentra Con Peluca A Diferencia Del Del Museo Franc\u00e9s.
\nEstatua De Akenaton. Encontrada En Karnak, Es Una De Las M\u00e1s Impresionantes Estatuas Del Museo Y De Las Mejor Conservadas.\n

 <\/p>\nSalah El Din Citadel<\/strong>
\nlocated on the hill of Mokattam near the center of \u201cThe City of thousands of Minarets\u201d is the legendary Citadel of Salah El Din. Constructed took place in 1176 AD and completed in 1182 AD during the reign of king al Malek el Kamel by the hands of the founder of the Ayyubid Ruler to become a powerful fortress against foreign invading forces like the crusaders, the French invasion led by Napolean Bonaparte in 1798 after being inspired by the Syrian and Lebanese powerful fortress. The city also became the seat of the government and the king for 700 years for many dynasties like the Ayyubids, the Mamluks and the Ottoman Empire until Khedive Ismail moved the headquarters of the country to the newly constructed Abdin Palace in Downtown Cairo during the 1870s. Many constructions were constructed within the citadel like a hall of justice, an arsenal, entrance routes, four places which are Palace of the jewel, Palace of the Haram, Palace Albblq , and Saraya justice palace, huge terrace, and numerous gates such as the Baba Mokattam, the door of the middle, the new door and the door of the castle & Mosques like the enchanting , Masjid al-Nasir Qaloun, Mosque of Sulaiman Pasha, and Mosque of Ahmed Ktkhda. the citadel contains various towers like Al-Muqattam Tower, Al-Saffa Tower, Al-Alwa Tower, Kerkilan Tower, Tower Al Tarfa, Al-Mablat Tower, Al-Maquser Tower, Al-Amam Tower, Al-Qarafa Tower, Al-Ramlah Tower, Haddad Tower, and the Desert Tower. the Police Museum and Military Museum are the most visited destinations in the citadel. The citadel was remodeled and rebuilt many times through the ages as it looks quite different from the original design as most of the noticeable changes came in the 19th century by and his dynasty. Mohammed Ali tried as hard as he can to erase any trace for the Mamluks who controlled Egypt for six centuries, he constructed the Majestic Alabaster Mosque, a true example of Ottoman Architecture which towers over the rest of the complex and over a magical view over the immortal city of Cairo.\n

 <\/p>\nMezquita De Mohamed Al\u00ed O Mezquita De Alabastro (S. Xix)<\/strong>
\nEs El Monumento M\u00e1s Espectacular De La Ciudadela Y Uno De Los M\u00e1s Representativos De La Ciudad. Las Obras Empezaron En 1830 Y Se Prolongaron Durante 30 A\u00f1os. Esta Mezquita tiene un estilo otomano clasico, Como Lo Atestigua Su Enorme C\u00fapula Central Soportada Por Otras Cuatro Semic\u00fapulas , Muestra, En Cambio, El M\u00e1s Puro Estilo Europeo En La Decoraci\u00f3n De Sus Muros Recubiertos De Alabastro. En El Patio Rodeado Por Una Arcada Sobre Peque\u00f1as C\u00fapulas Destaca La Fuente De Abluciones Y El Reloj De 1845, Regalo Del Rey Lu\u00eds Felipe De Francia A Mohamed Ali En Agradecimiento Al Obelisco Fara\u00f3nico Que Embellece La Plaza De La Concordia De Paris.\n

 <\/p>\nMedieval Cairo<\/strong>
\nThe attractions listed here are listed from north to south, starting at the Bab al-Futuh (Gate of Conquest) at the northern edge of the Fatimid city walls. The route follows al-Muizz Street (Sharia al-Muizz), which is dedicated to pedestrian traffic between 8 AM and 11 PM.
\nDe La Ciudad. Todo Tipo De Objetos, Productos Y Artesan\u00eda Se Venden En Estas Calles, Un Lugar Muy Frecuentado Por Los Turistas Y Donde Podr\u00e1s Encontrar Recuerdos A Buen Precio. El Barrio Medieval De El Cairo Es Famoso Por Ser Una De Las Ciudades , Isl\u00e1micas M\u00e1s Viejas Del Mundo. Podr\u00e1s Dirigir Tus Pasos A Calles Tan Importantes Como La Calle Muski, Que Empieza Con Dos Mezquitas A Ambos Lados De La Calzada, Una La Madraza De Ashrafiya Y La Otra La Mezquita De Al-Mutahhar. Esta Calle, Junto Con El Zoco, Forma Parte De Una De Las Zonas M\u00e1s Comerciales De La Ciudad.\n

 <\/p>\nSultan Hasan Mosque and School<\/strong>
\nFinished in 1363, this mosque was raised by the Mamluk Sultan Hassan and lying below the citadel and next to the much more recent rifaii mosque, it's maybe the primary example of the Islamic mamluk dynasty. One of the largest mosques in Egypt and the Arab world, it was used as a school for different Islamic (sunni) schools of thought and also contains a mausoleum.\n

 <\/p>\nRifaii Mosque<\/strong>
\nBuilt in 1911, this mosque holds the tombs of Egypt's last kings: King Foaud and his son King Farouq, plus a great number of Egyptian aristocrat families. The last Shah of Iran, who retreated to Cairo after being ousted from power in his country is also buried in the mausoleum.\n

 <\/p>\nIbn Tulun Mosque<\/strong>
\n(to the west of Midan Sala ad-Din). Raised in 877 by the Abbasid governor, this mosque has a style reminding of the Samarra mosque in Iraq, quite different from other Egyptian mosques. Built on a six-acre site, the mosque was large enough to accommodate all of the city's males for Friday prayer. The mosque has an open interior, and the minaret, the oldest in Egypt, is accessible for a little baksheesh
\nCoptic neighborhood
\nIn the oldest part of Cairo, you will find one of the most significant neighborhoods for the city, due to its distinctive streets and churches. Before the Turks invaded part of Egypt, the entire population remained Christian and after the invasion, the Egyptians began to convert to the Islam religion, leaving a small number of Christian inhabitants who today are known as Copts.\n

 <\/p>\nCity of the Dead<\/strong>
\nOne Of The Most Interesting Visits In Cairo. It is a Muslim cemetery in which the tombs of the Mamluks are located. These Tombs, Built As Houses, Were Occupied By Families Living With The Dead.\n

 <\/p>\nKhan el-Khalili Market<\/strong>
\nKhalili Is One Of The Top Tourist Attractions In Cairo And It Is One Of The Most Famous Bazaars In The World, Filled With Handicrafts Of All Kinds. When You Go Shopping You Must Haggle And You Can Even Get A Discount Of More Than 50%.\n

 <\/p>\nQalawun Complex<\/strong>
\nEl complejo del sult\u00e1n Qalawun se considera el inicio de una \u00e9poca arquitect\u00f3nica que se caracteriz\u00f3 por la construcci\u00f3n de “complejos” de edificios con funciones diversas, en este caso un mausoleo, una madrasa yunhospital (bimaristan).
\nThe mausoleum in particular is often described as the world's second most beautiful, second only to the Taj Mahal, which it slightly resembles.\n

 <\/p>\nMoez Ledin Allah Al Fatimi Street<\/strong>
\nMoez Ledin Allah Al Fatim\u00ed Street, Which Is One Of The Very Famous Street In Cairo, Visiting Prince Abdul Rahman Katakhda, Fotouh Gate And Victory Gate, Aqmar Mosque, Sultan Qalawun Group, Sabil And Mohammed Ali Balnahacen School, Moheb El-Din Allamakee Hall, Sultan Al-Zahir Bahqud Mosque And Dome, Nassir Mohamed Ibn Qalawun University And Dome And Babar's Gachenkssa Mosque, Transfer Back To Your Hotel In Cairo.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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