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Alexandria Library


The phaetons at the exit give a cause to smile. People prefer them while going to the Alexandrian library. After the end of pleasurable phaeton trip that passed by looking at tall white buildings on the right and squares among them where Greco-Roman columns show themselves, magnificent domed Arab style architectural works and , on the left, the sea which is enlivened by small, gentle waves. People are stunned when they see the Alexandrian Library standing before the Mediterranean with its exceptional modern architecture.

 

It is a huge complex, a wonder of design built entirely for knowledge, culture and art. The library has an eight million book capacity, a main reading room of immense proportions, conference halls, museums, art galleries, restoration workshops and a planetarium. We bid farewell to this library that was constructed with details that would honor its historical predecessor which was the largest library of the ancient world before it was burned.

Casablanka, Morocco

Casablanca (Spanish for white (blanca) house (casa); nicknamed by locals: Casa; Old name in Amazigh: Anfa is a city in western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Greater Casablanca region.With a population of 3.1 million (3.85 million in the "greater Casablanca" (September 2005 census), Casablanca is Morocco's biggest city as well as its chief port. It's also the largest city in the Maghreb and the sixth biggest city in the entire continent of Africa. Casablanca is counted the economic capital of Morocco because it is the heart of Moroccan business. The political capital is Rabat. It is also the main naval base for the Royal Moroccan Navy.Casablanca is the major city hosting headquarters and important industrial facilities for the leading Moroccan and outside companies established in Morocco.

Industrial statistics demonstrate Casablanca retains its historic position as the main industrial zone of the country. The Port of Casablanca is considered as Morocco's chief port and as one of the largest artificial ports in the world. It is also the largest port of the Maghreb and North Africa.The French period New Town of Casablanca was designed by the French architect Henri Prost and was a model of a new town at that time. The important streets of the New Town (Ville Nouvelle in French) radiate south and east from Place des Nations Unies, where the main market of Anfa had been. The New Town is possibly the most majestic in Morocco. Former administrative constructions and modern hotels populate the area. Their style is a combination of Hispano-Mauresque and Art Deco styles.Casablanca is home to the Hassan II Mosque, designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. It is located on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic, which can be seen through a gigantic glass floor with room for 25,000 worshippers. A further 80,000 can be accommodated in the mosque's courtyard. Its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 metres.Work on the mosque was started in 1980, and was planned to be completed for the 60th birthday of the former Moroccan king, Hassan II , in 1989. However, the building was not inaugurated until 1993. Authorities spent an estimated $800 million in the construction of the building.The Parc de la Ligue Arabe is the city's largest public park. On its edge is situated the Cathédrale Sacré-Coeur, which is disused, but is a brilliant example of Mauresque architecture.The Old Medina (the part of town pre-dating the French protectorate ) attracts fewer tourists than the medinas of other Moroccan towns, such as Fes and Marrakech . However, it has undergone some restoration in recent years. Included in that project have been the western walls of the medina, its skala, or bastion , and its colonial-period clock tower.The city is served by Anfa Airport and Mohammed V International Airport, and its port is one of the largest artificial ports in the world.

Dakhla Oasis, Egypt

Dakhla Oasis Located between the towns of Mut and Al Qsar this oasis is approximately 200 kilometers from the Oasis Harga and 250 kilometers from the Farafra Oasis. Mut is a maze of narrow streets and stone homes located on the slopes of the hill. And on top of the citadel worth, which was once the center of the city. On the hill a fantastic view of the medieval city and rocky cliffs, dunes and desert. Near the new city centre is an old Muslim cemetery and around the city - hot sulfur springs. The second city Al Qsar is a small ancient town, where most buildings preconditioned in the traditional architectural style. The narrow streets (which once provided protection to citizens of midday sun and sand storms) non-transferable create a medieval atmosphere. Most houses and buildings are above the door memorable board on which carved the names of the builder, owner, as well as the number and a quotation from the Koran. The earliest board dates from 924 year AD. From Cairo to Dakhla daily walk three buses.

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt



Surprisingly beautiful and magnificent contrast Sharm el Sheikh is the most expensive and fashionable resort of Egypt. The beauty of Sharm el Sheikh is specially. This place is surrounded by mountains, sometimes resembles a lunar landscape, rolling exotics in the tropics. In Sharm el Sheikh all harmoniously and festive, and where the desert ends, begins Sea, off the coast of which are beautifully five palaces-hotels, speakers from the bright greens proud palm trees and gorgeous palm orchards. Sharm el Sheikh is divided into two districts, administrative - Sharm el Maya, and tourist - Naama Bay. It is a resort of new generation, where all serves to comfort and convenience of tourists, there is no atmosphere of polluting industries, but because the air transparent and clean, as in other sea and that affects abundance of coral and unusual fauna. And because "King Bay", namely the so translates Sharm el Sheikh, a recognized world center of diving and diving with a mask. All necessary for luxury sailing with a mask and diving in Sharm el Sheikh you can rent at any local store, at any beach, where the same tourists who do not have a practice dives, experienced instructors, will help absorb the foundations of diving in Sharm el Sheikh. Do not complain about the time spent studying, what you will become available after the surprise rate your imagination. All that which is hidden under thick crystal clean water of Red Sea is difficult to describe. Varicolored corals, many shoals of colorful fishes, unimaginable colors and sizes, surprisingly diverse flora species conquer hearts to meet divers, which among others, providing diving in the national park "Ras Mohammad, which focused all the diversity of North Sea Hemisphere.


Besides "Ras Mohammad" - this is not a special highlight on maps made from space Magical place, immerse themselves in the head with his transparent water, you can think of desire, which is absolutely true. You can enjoy the underwater kingdom and sitting on board a boat with a transparent bottom, and then the fear of a possible meeting with the sharks will be defeated. But diving and swimming with a mask is not the only entertainment in Sharm el Sheikh. Here is where novice surfers can improve their skills in the management of sail, because the soft breeze creates a wonderful environment for windsurfing in Sharm el Sheikh, while wishing to ride on a water bike, ski and parachute to experience the joy of translating their dreams. Toward the evening, you can walk on the romantic promenade that connects individual hotels and there are more than 70, most of which 5 *, for example, Hyatt Regency, Maxim Plaza Hotel, Domina Coral Bay and many others.
If you want to see a magnificent sunset, you can sit in one of the many restaurants along the quay, where new dishes Egyptian cuisine, you want you served with a delightful flavored hookah tobacco.

Egypt

Anyone who claims that the country - 97% of the territory, which constitute the desert, attracting large groups of tourists simply unrealistic, he never was in Egypt! Egypt - the pearl of the world culture will charm you and your touch unimaginable contrast entertainment. The main attractions of Egypt, of course, are the most ancient pyramids, which hide the great secrets of the pharaohs. Fascinates silhouettes "magic triangle", dilapidated temple complexes Valley of the Kings and noisy bazaars in the eastern neighborhood with comfortable and inexpensive hotels - palaces, amazing sandy beaches and picturesque deserts beckon tourists from all over the world. Cradle of civilization - Egypt, affects their ability to grow in step with the times, delivering guests to the country estate unforgettable pleasures. Travelers fall in love in fabled beautiful coral reefs of the Red Sea, inviting them to commit diving in Egypt, or to try windsurfing in Egypt and the Libyan Desert attracts huge fans jeep safari in Egypt. Relax in Egypt, specifically in Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, Dahab, Safaga, Cairo, Alexandria and other cities "of the country pyramids, its exotic charm and you will remember for life.


The capital: Cairo

The largest city: Cairo

Population: 2007 estimate - 80,335,036
1996 census - 59,312,914

Holidays: 1 January - New Year, January 7 - Christmas (Old Calendar), April 25 - Sinai Liberation Day, May 1 - Labor Day, July 23 - Revolution Day, October 6 - Armed Forces Day, Sham El Nessim (Spring festival), Islamic New Year, Prophet Mohammed's Birthday, Ramadan Feast, Sacrifice Feast

Geography: Egypt is country in north-eastern Africa and the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south and the Gaza Strip and Israel to the east. The northern coast borders the Mediterranean Sea; the eastern coast borders the Red Sea.

Climate: Temperatures average between 27 °C and 32 °C in summer, and up to 43 °C on the Red Sea coast. Temperatures average between 13 °C and 21 °C in winter. Egypt does not receive much rainfall except in the winter months. The Khamaseen is a wind that blows from the south in Egypt in spring, bringing sand and dust, and sometimes raises the temperature in the desert to more than 38 °C.

Time zone: EET (UTC+2)
Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)

Official language: Arabic

Spoken Language: Egyptian Arabic

The currency: Egyptian pound



English-Egyptian Phrasebook

Hello Salam Alaikom
Goodbye
Ma' El Salama
Sorry Asif
Thank you
Shukran
Yes Aiwa
No
La
Good night Tesbah Ala Khir

My name is ... Ana esmi...
What is your name?
Esmak eih?
Where can I change money?
Fen el sirafa?
Help me please.
Mumkin tesaedni.
How much does it cost?
Bekam di?
It is (too) expensive.
Kitir awe.
Is there a cheap? Mafish arkhas?

Welcome! Ahlan Wasahlen.


Cairo

"Who has not seen Cairo - he has not seen the world" - says the Egyptian folk saying.



The rich historical and cultural heritages of Cairo mainly represent the Islamic monuments of different eras, but among religious buildings meet Christian churches and Jewish synagogues. Known throughout the Christian world to its carved iconostasis inlaid with ivory Saints Sergius and the Temple of Bacchus, built back in 5 century, next to the church of St. Barbara, Kenisit Ben Ezra synagogue, so that everyone followers will find themselves in Cairo native corner.
The excursion in the capital is best to begin with a visit to Castles Salah al-Din, where new inspection majestic mosque Muhammad Ali and installed the monument in his honor, climbing on top of the citadel you can see magnificent view of two worlds unlike Cairo inherited wealth past "Old Town" and growing in step with the times "New Town." No less a matter of great admiration for tourist's cemetery with graves, located in "Dead City". With the same viewing platform, you can see a giant aqueduct, pulling from the "Survivor" Egypt - the Nile to the castle walls, the famous tower Beit Al Sennar, the oldest Arabic Al-Azhar University, and hundreds of other monuments of Cairo.
One of the places frequented by Cairo is the Egyptian National Museum - the history of this outpost, where stored more than 100 thousand exhibits, is talking about the power of ancient kings. Among the treasures of the museum, which for a bypass is not possible, many statues, including the Listings to the whole world head Nefertiti, a gold mask of Tutankhamen and the sarcophagus, pharaonic mummy, mummy sad monkey discovered during archaeological expeditions.

To buy something you can visit famous for the entire east and bazaar Khan al-Khalili, where the real masters of their cause will do for you is indistinguishable from the original souvenirs.


Do not forget to visit the Museum of the same perfume, papyrus Museum, jewelry factory, Zoo, botanical garden, but if you wish to feel ancient Egyptian, be sure to go to Pharos village. But of course the main attraction of Cairo, or rather his suburb of Giza are built in the desert sun burned famous pyramids, led by Sphinx, half-man , half-animal with the remnants lion's HUA holes on the ground and eyes and nose, which at one time soldiers in Napoleon chose as targets for their guns. Vacationers here several millennia have been Sphinx connoisseur of many secrets, he reveals in a unique laser show. There are more then 80 pyramids in Egypt, but the most famous of which are the tombs of Khufu (or Heops), Khafre (or Hefren) and Menkaure (or Mykerinus) - witnesses' heyday and decline of Egypt, the only remaining of the 7 wonders of the world.

Next to these giants constantly walk past hundreds of tourists, Bedouins offer for them free enterprising sit on a camel and be photographed lying. However, no hurry to do so as soon as a tourist ship is hump cross the desert, a experienced Egyptian raises animal, and you are caught in two and a half meters from the land, but to go down they require a certain fee.

Luxor

Probably no exaggeration if we say that who visited Egypt, but not visited Luxor, he did not see the mainly. In this small town, 650 km south of Cairo, still haunt majestic spirit. Luxor was once before the grand Egyptian capital, which ancient Egyptians called Uaset, Greeks - Thebes, and the Arabs - Al-Uksur - "palaces".Today Luxor is the most popular tourist centre of Egypt. The reasons for this are a lot. Where else on earth so tangibly haunt the spirit of the greatest archaeological discoveries, and for what other city in the 18 - 19 centuries was written so many volumes of travel writing and travel novels. Ancient Thebes located on both banks of the Nile. At the east - two grand temple - Karnak and Luxor connected avenues from sphinxes. Lofty adjoining temple complexes here with luxurious palaces, houses of the nobility, gardens rare trees and artificial lakes. At the other bank of the Nile, in the western part of Thebes, were royal residence and a huge necropolis, located in the amphitheatre of rocks, over which rises Dehenet - "West Peak", now called al-Kurn. Giant statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III, who the History called Kolossi of Memnon welcome each traveler at the border of green wheat fields and lifeless desert sands.


The distinctive and other famous royal temples - Ramesseum, dedicated to the memory of Ramesses II the Great, a set of Ramesses III in Medinet Abu, a temple of Seti I in Kurn, and of course, terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri.
Alexandria

Alexander the Great came to Egypt in 331 BC after Greece seized. He chose a small village on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and founded the capital here, which is named Alexandria. The city is situated around Midan Ramla and Midan Saad Zaghoul - large area that goes up to the coastal strip. In Alexandria was once the huge library, which holds more than 500000 books. This city was the center of science, art and philosophy. In Greco-Roman museum exhibits are in the third century B.C. There is a huge sculpture made of black granite Apis, the sacred bull, which the Egyptians worshipped; mummies, sarcophagi; crockery; jewelry and samples of ancient texts. There are historical evidences of the existence of Alexandria lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

In 1964, Egypt was restored Roman amphitheater. It consisted of 13 white terraces, which are now in excellent condition, although not open his entire area and excavations are continuing. The pillar of Pompey is a massive 25-metre monument of pink granite, 9 meters around. He was named column of Diocletian, as this was built by Emperor in the year 297 AD and remained standing even after the Crusaders coming after 1000 years.
Catacombs Kom al-Shoqafa is the largest Roman burial in Egypt, where three of a number of graves and tombs. They were based in the 2 century AD; there are more than 300 graves. Experts hope that in the sea near Alexandria buried palace of Cleopatra, his columns were discovered in 1998, and recently archaeologists get from the bottom of the statue of Isis.


Aswan
Aswan is the southernmost Egyptian city, long been a gateway to Africa. This successful trading city is located near to the equator at the intersection of multiple caravan routes. Once upon a time it was the garrison town and called Svenet (which means "Trade"), it was very important for the early Coptic Christians. The centre of the city Svenet and urban temple were located on the Elephantine island middle of the Nile (formerly known as the island Yebu). The temples and ruins here are not so striking for its beauty, as elsewhere in the country, but it is still a place worth for visiting.
Very interesting to visit are the tombs of nobles and the Nubian Museum, where exhibits telling the history and culture of Nubian people from ancient times until today. South of the city begin thresholds Nile, which Aswan is one of the most picturesque places of the country. Nubians, who settled in Aswan, give him a special African flavor: in restaurants you can hear old Nubian music, and in souvenir shops to buy bright Nubian embroideries. In the winter streets of Aswan revive, its restaurants, embankments and bazaars are filled with crowds of tourists. You can hardly forget how majestic Nile at the site when it flows down the High Dams, and in Lake Nasser is very interesting to observe the light feluccas (traditional Egyptian boats), fun sliding waves.

In Aswan there is no bridge across the river. To get to the car to another shore, you should pass on the ridge of the old dam.
The Aswan dam has indeed become one of the landmarks of the city. This is a huge, unique construction height of 111 m, 3.5 km in length and width of 1 km called "pyramid twentieth century." On the left bank of the river, the dam at the western foundation, erected the monument Egyptian-Soviet friendship.

Hurghada
Unique and peculiar biggest spa of Egypt - Hurghada, attractive, especially its non-transferable touch, in which elements of western service and comfort mainstreaming in the eastern culture do not violate national magic atmosphere. Place on the west coast of Red Sea Hurghada, year-round surprises tourists from all over the world fascinates its beauty, which merged the beauty of blue sea and golden desert surface, in the cozy carry sand beaches. Lounges and umbrellas, mattresses and beds, perfect sand, there is more dignity beaches of Hurghada, whose main feature is the lack of corals in the bathing zone, which creates excellent conditions for family recreation dimensions, without fear of harming resident's kingdom of Neptune. None acquainted the thrill of diving in Hurghada, are invited to visit fabulous coral reefs and islands. Incredibly beautiful diving in Hurghada on the coral island of Umm Kamar, where 20 m depth you feel real pleasure of opening before your eyes paintings of this underwater paradise. Fans of diving with a mask in Hurghada will not be too disappointed, having taken out all the necessary equipment; they can do to enjoy the beauty of marine beauty. The water in the Red Sea is distinguished by its crystal purity and transparency. And for those who are and it seems extreme, offers its services to the famous boat with a transparent bottom "Sinbad" or amusement park "Aquarium".
For fans of windsurfing Hurghada creates excellent conditions for a favorite sports. Not forgotten and entertainment such as water cycling, water skiing, walks on the cutter and other exciting activities not related to the sea, for example, on camel safari in Hurghada or traditional jeep safari in the desert.

Ethiopia

When you say "Ethiopia" most people will think about the slogan "feed the world." But this East African country has more than humanitarian assistance and gnaws children. This is the only country in Africa, which has never been colonized, and people here have a strong tradition of struggle for their independence. The country is also unusual its rich Orthodox Christian heritage, while their neighbors were amenable to Islam, who came here in 7 century. Traveling to Ethiopia is hard rest, because this country does not has a developed tourist infrastructure, here you can not even check your e-mail. But here you will see stunning landscapes, hospitable people, an impressive history, and no mob rambler tourists. And, of course, residing in Ethiopia will cost you quite cheap.


The capital: Addis Ababa
The largest city: Addis Ababa

Population: 2006 estimate - 75 067 000; According to the Ethiopian national census of 1994, the Oromo
are 32.1%. The Amhara
represent 30.2%, while the Tigray people are 6.2% of the population. Other ethnic groups are as follows: Somali 6%, Gurage 4.3%, Sidama 3.4%, Wolayta 2%, Afar 2%, Hadiya 2%, Gamo 1%

National particularities: In Ethiopia, people talk nearly 80 languages. These languages belong to different linguistic groups. Amharic language, spoken in the center of the country, particularly in the capital, is the state language, but Tigrinya and Oromo, spoken in the north and south of the country are semi status. Oromo - the largest ethnic group in the country and it constitutes an artful Christians with Muslims and traditional animists. Amhara and Tigray use Ge'ez alphabet, which contain 231 letters. Children begin learning English from an early school age, and therefore everyone in the country, one way or another, spoke in English.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church dominates the religious life of the country from 4 century, when two brothers from Tyre began to preach Christianity with the blessing of the ruler of Ethiopia. The church is part of Coptic Church, which is headquartered in Alexandria, Egypt. The Orthodoxy combines common Christian faith in God, Catholic saints and Jesus (although it is paying more attention to the Old Testament than Western churches) and traditional African beliefs in spirits and the devil. In church services include astrological predictions and Divination. Believers post every Wednesday and Friday, not using dairy products and meat. Ethiopian literature has traditionally Christian orientation, and ancient manuscripts are translations of Greek Christian works. Alphabet Ge'ez originates in the 13 century when the Coptic, Syrian and Greek religious works were translated from Arabic. After 200 years, the monks begin to complement the original works, describing life and creating apocalyptic holy book: "Secrets of the heavens and the earth", Elucidation of Jesus. Amharic language alphabet Ge'ez took about 16 centuries.
The Ethiopia
n music is extremely diverse, with each of the country's 80 ethnic groups being associated with unique sounds. It is uses a unique modal system that is pentatonic
, with characteristically long intervals between some notes.
Holidays: Genna, Epiphany (19 January), Victory of Adowa (2 March), Patriots' Victory Day (6 April), Labor Day (1 May ), Good Friday, Id al-Fitr, Ethiopian New Year (11 September), Revolution Day (12 September ), Meskel (28 September ), Id al-Adha, and Birthday of Mohammed.
Geography: Ethiopia is located in the eastern part of the African continent and is landlocked. In the west, it borders with Sudan, in the north with Eritrea in the east to Somalia and Djibouti and Kenya in the south. Ethiopia occupies an area of approximately 1127000 km².

Climate: While Ethiopia is quite close to the Equator, at the central plateau country's temperate climate with an average temperature of about 16 ° C. Only in the east, near the Red Sea and the west, on the border with Sudan is very hot. Kremt - the rainy season begins in mid-June and ends in mid-September. And in March and April rains are rare.


Time zone:
EAT (UTC+3)
Summer (DST) not observed (UTC+3)
Official language: Amhara

The currency: The Ethiopian birr

Addis Ababa

Ethiopian capital is home for 3 million people. The city was founded in 1887, and soon virtually empty due to lack of firewood for heating, it was before in the country have put eucalyptus. This is spacious town, where most streets do not have any pointers, but this does not apply to the main street of the city - Churchill. The ethnographic museum in the city is interesting for visit. Here are two main sections: local crafts and nations living in Ethiopia. This is a good place to study Ethiopia and its ethnic diversity. Here is an enormous collection of religious sites: crosses, icons and triptychs. In National museum of Ethnography there are fossils, dating back 3.5 million years old Lucy skeleton unearthed in Ethiopia in 1974, and perhaps they are the oldest on the planet. Her name taken from a Beatles song that played in an archaeological camp the night of her discovery. The Ethiopian public has seen Lucy only twice — the Lucy exhibition at the Museum is
a replica; the real remains are usually locked in a vault.



The African Hall is the headquarters of the Economic Council of the UN in Africa, and he placed the monument in the form of African independence.
Mercati in Addis Ababa is the largest market in Africa. This is a huge area filled with counters in the open air, where you can buy anything from fruit to jewelers. The cheap hotels in Addis Ababa are a combination of bustling street of bars, brothels and several rooms. Foreigners typically pay two times more than local. Most hotels are located around places, where a lot of cheap cafes and bars. While the Italians ruled the country only five years, but in almost every town in the country you can dine in the Italian restaurant.

Axum


Axum is the holy city of Ethiopia. According to teachings of the Orthodox Church, the epitome of religious relics can be found here. Also in this city in 4 century AD Christianity was declared as the state religion. The casket presumably is under the Church of St. Mary, dating from age 17, but of course nobody can see it. The small church museum has an excellent collection of Bibles, crosses and religious headwear. Behind the museum is an ancient Stella field Axum, the only reminder of the bygone glory of the city. Stella - huge, indoor columns made of granite monolith; one of the pillars has a height of 23 meters. If you take a walk on the outskirts of the city, you can inspect the ruins of the Palace of the King Kaleb and then to the hill where is the monastery Pentalion. Women are not allowed in the monastery. The ruins of the Palace of Sheba also located outside the city, and during the recent excavations, it was proved that the palace 1300 years, rather than 2000 as previously thought.


Bahar Dar

Bahar Dar is situated on the southern shore of Lake Tana. Alone Bahar Dar is not remarkable place, but its vicinity has many attractions. There are many islands in the Lake Tana. Some of them have become home to monasteries. Many of these monasteries were built in the 11 century, and the rest until 16 century. The most famous monasteries are: Kidene Mehret, Kebran Gabriel (women are not allowed here) and Debre Mariam. Waterfalls Blue Nile is in the 45-minute drive from Bahar Dar. These waterfalls are 400 m width and height of 50 meters, local residents called Tis Isat. Their appearance is impressive in any season, but they look best from October to December.




Lake Valley faults

Seven Lakes Valley faults are located on a broad and fertile valley of the plateau, which is located between Addis Ababa and the Kenyan border. This is the best place in Ethiopia to observe the birds. The lakes Lagano, Abiyyata and Shala are the most popular of the seven, one is blue lake, another is silver, and the third is brown. Abiyyata is small lake and its shores clouds of waterfowl habitats. The lake Shala is in deep crater of 50 meters. In addition, around the lake there are several hotels. You can swim in the hot keys Vondo Genet, south of the three lakes. In the lakes Abaya and Chamo, which are near to the Kenyan border live variety of birds and animals, including crocodiles.

Gondar

In 750 kilometers north of Addis Ababa is Gondar, which was the capital of Ethiopia, with a time of its foundation Emperor Fasilidos in 1632, until 1886. Interesting additions to inspect Royal building, 76 000 sq m area, built in 1640 century. You can also visit the bathhouse Fasilidos, which is after 2 kilometers from the city.


Lalibela

Lalibela is famous by its delightful 12-century churches, cut into rocks. All 11 churches were built over a century, and it is believed that angels helped builders who built made at night improve human hands. Church for many centuries kept priests who have served God, a copy of the treasures, sanctifies Bibles and illustrated manuscripts.






The National Park in the Simien Mountains
In this park dwell a lot of animals and birds, which you can observe in the wild. There are baboons, ibexes, foxes, as well as birds, including birds of prey, for example, huge vulture. The park is a rocky massif, descending to the fields, is divided into narrow gorges. Pedestrian routes are calculated on the journey from three to ten days, and you can move both on foot and riding on mules. The trail lay to ancient African mountain peak Raz-Dashen. Tours begin at Debrake, which is located 100 kilometers from Gondar.




Luxor Overday from Hurghada, Egypt

The overday start At 5:30 am and the buses gathered in Safaga and move from there heading to Luxor at 7 o'clock, yes from Hurghada to Safaga about an hour and a half.
When the buses start moving you can see the road taken across the desert and mountains to reach Qena.
-Qena is a big city and beautiful, and the River Nile going through it and the famous mosque (Abdel Rahim El Kenawy), and you can see it in the video.

In the overday there is heading to the east of Luxor to start (Karnak), and then (the Valley of the Kings) and (Hatshepsut), and there is heading west of Luxor to start (Hatshepsut) and (the Valley of the Kings) and then ends with ( Karnak) But any programme will visit two statues (Memnon) then begins the trip.
-The video follows:

1 - two statues (Memnon)
2 - (Hatshepsut Temple)
3 - (The Valley of the kings)
4 - cross the River Nile by boat sail to the other bank (to the east of Luxor)
5 - temples of Karnak
6 - back to Hurghada

*Noting that there is a break between Luxor and Hurghada

I wish that you enjoyed the video.

Egypt

Im willing to write about Egypt but its too big to write it in one or two or even 3 posts, and im too lazy to do it lol.

but ill part it to be more easier for me so here it is:
For traveling several benefits is of the view that other countries can tell some things exciting And to be able to tell some things expert on the history of ancient Egypt, we would like to offer you this regard some important information during your way. The Egyptian mentality and traditions inherent and platforms are different ways of life is not comparable to that in your country. Egypt welcomes your hospitable welcome visitor at all times and therefore they please grateful for this welcome by accepting to the customs and way of life of the country hosting you. As there are some difficulties that can be easily avoided, such as some problems with the Customs Department or some harassment with the taxi driver, during your knowledge of the rules and regulations of customs or knowledge of tactical systems for dialogue with others. Please invested some of your time so precious opposite avoid any unpleasant surprises