Numerous ancient Egyptian obelisks remain standing today, most notably at Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple complex. Some of ...

As part of its soft opening since mid-October, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will implement new official opening hours ...

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including a visit to the Obelisk Hall, the Grand Entrance Hall featuring a statue of King Ramses II, and the Grand Staircase, ...

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi issued on Saturday a presidential decree restructuring the Grand Egyptian Museum's (GEM) board ...

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A tall, four-sided narrow tapering column, these majestic geometric pillars first made their appearance in ancient Egypt, originally erected in pairs at the entrances of temples. True obelisks are ...

Don’t miss it. Also a look at an Unfinished Obelisk, which is surprisingly interesting. Temple of Isis at Philae, on the island of Agrikia, Egypt. Taken Feb. 2023. This is a frequent stop for Nile ...

Don’t miss it. Also a look at an Unfinished Obelisk, which is surprisingly interesting. Temple of Isis at Philae, on the island of Agrikia, Egypt. Taken Feb. 2023. This is a frequent stop for ...