subject: Egypt Holidays: Step Back In Time To Discover The Future [print this page] There's an idiomatic expression that goes, "You have to know your past in order to understand your future." Because Africa gave the world human civilization, Egypt holidays are ideal for discovering much about mankind.
Egypt Holidays: Where Culture Explodes Around You
Africa has blessed historians with a contiguous line of human development that goes back some 7 million years. Perhaps nowhere else in the world do you see evidence of this than in Egypt. And, a guided tour makes it easier than ever to enjoy the richness of:
To Egypt from Ireland: The Giza Pyramids
Practically everyone knows why the pyramids were constructed - to house the bodies of deceased pharaohs. However, not everyone knows why.
Ancient Egyptians believed that part a pharaoh's spirit (his ka), stayed with his physical body when he died. To give the ka proper care so that the pharaoh could carry out his duties in the afterlife, pyramids were constructed to house everything he would need to be a fit ruler.
If this was not done, it was believed that disaster would befall Egypt. So in essence, the Ancient Egyptians were protecting the well being and continuation of their society by constructing the pyramids. This may help to explain why they were built with such precision - which still amaze architects to this day.
To Egypt from Ireland: The Wonder of Cairo
Egypt holidays bring to mind ancient temples, treasure-laden tombs and the aforementioned Giza Pyramids for many. And of course, you'll find all of that.
But in Cairo, you'll also discover so much more -- magnificent Muslim monuments, Christian churches, Jewish temples, the Cairo Opera House and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum.
Cairo is known for its commerce and trade and if you want to bring a piece of culture home with you, you'll find some of the best shopping in the world at the Khan El Khalili Market. Largely unchanged since the 14th century, you'll find everything from spices and perfume, to gold, silver, leatherworks and carpets.
To Egypt from Ireland: Taking a Nile Cruise
Egypt holidays are not complete without a Nile cruise, where you'll get to explore:
The Valley of the Kings: So named because it is a valley in Egypt where for almost 500 years, tombs were built for royal nobles of the dynasties of this beautiful land.
Colossus of Memnon: Each colossus features King Amenhotep III seated on his throne wearing the traditional royal headdress, which features the familiar (protective) cobra.
Temple of Karnak: Home to various temples built in different eras, the ancient name of this site is Ipet-isut, which literally means "The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places."
The Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut: Queen Hatshepsut was one of only a few female rulers in Ancient Egypt. She was the fifth Pharaoh of the18th dynasty and had one of the longest reigns of all female pharaohs. Imagine exploring her temple!
Africa gave the world a lot of first: tools, astronomy, mathematics, jewelry, animal domestication, etc.
Egypt holidays - taken with the experience of a professional guide on hand - vividly bring all of these "firsts" to life, making for a holiday rich in culture you and your family will never forget.
by: paul mcgarrity
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