Egypt

The 42 Ideals of Ma’at, (pronounced may-et) Ancient Egyptian Goddess of Truth, Justice and Order. These 42 ideals and laws promote order, balance, truth, reciprocity, harmony, righteousness, morality and justice.

Cairo offers an amazing number of places you can visit to really enjoy your trip. In this article, the focus will be on the top 13 most must-see and Instagrammable places in Cairo. These places are perfect if you’re looking to take eye-catching photos to post on your Instagram feed.

Osiris was the god of the underworld and the afterlife. Osiris was also the god of resurrection and fertility. Osiris Egyptian god, or Usir, is one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt. The name Usir means ‘powerful’ or ‘mighty’.

The Philae Temple Complex was on the island of Philae and comprised of the main Temple of Isis, a number of smaller temples and shrines and a nilometer, which is a structure used during the annual flood season for measuring the Nile's water level and clarity.

Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile is one of the most famous queens in ancient Egypt. There is no greater mystery and intrigue than that of Nefertiti. She is renowned for the “Nefertiti Bust” which is now displayed at the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany. 

Karnak is the ancient site of a temple built in honour of Amun, Mut and Khonsu, at Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. The complex consists of three main temples and many smaller temples. The word Karnak, comes from the Arabic “Khurnak”, which means “fortified village”. Ancient Egyptians called it, “Ipet Isut”, meaning “most chosen of places”.

The two Abu Simbel Temples refer to the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor. Built by the most famous of all pharaohs, Ramses II, between 1274 and 1244 B.C., the temples are amazing representations of ancient Egyptian art.

The popular Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is located in the historic centre of Cairo. This popular market with tourists and Egyptians, is the most famous open-air market in the Middle East. It is also one of the oldest and biggest markets.

The Cairo Tower is a free-standing tower in the Egyptian capital that offers visitors to Egypt, a spectacular panoramic view of the city of a thousand minarets, including the pyramids, Sphinx and the Nile.

Queen Cleopatra (69 B.C. - 30 B.C.) was one of Egypt’s most famous queens and the last active pharaoh of Egypt from the Macedonian Greek Ptolemaic Dynasty. Her full name was Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator, which in Greek meant “Cleopatra the Father-Loving Goddess”.

The Great Library of Alexandria - before it was destroyed nearly 2,000 years ago, made Alexandria at the time, home to one of the largest and most exceptional libraries of the ancient world. Why is the destruction of the Great Library considered one of the greatest tragedies of the ancient world?

The present Egyptian flag was proclaimed on October 4, 1984. The flag had the Eagle of Saladin added to it to replace the Hawk of Qureish. The Eagle of Saladin is the national emblem and on the flag, it proudly stands in the middle of the red, white and black horizontal stripes.

The “Tutankhamun mask” is the gold funerary mask of the young Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun, who reigned from 1332–1323 BC. The mask was uncovered in 1925, three years after archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's burial chamber.

Tutankhamun was one of many ancient Egyptian pharaohs. He only became famous after his tomb was discovered in 1922 by Egyptologist Howard Carter. Before that, little was known about the young pharaoh now known as the “Boy King”.

The Great Pyramids of Giza were tombs constructed by, and named after three pharaohs - Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. They were erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile near Giza in northern Egypt between 2550 and 2490 B.C.

Have you ever wondered what the Eye of Horus meaning is? Everyone who is intrigued by ancient Egypt knows that it's a symbol of protection. Records dating back to ancient Egypt show the Eye of Horus and it can be found in ancient Egyptian tombs and manuscripts.