Egypt: More than pyramids

Ask people what they’ll first think when they hear the word Egypt, and they’ll probably say the pyramids. But Egypt, with its 5,000-year-old civilization, is more than just the famed Great Pyramids, however majestic they may be.

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Egypt is one of the world’s first great civilizations and was the seat of world power for thousands of years. One of the most advanced ancient societies, it was home to most technological innovations during that time, now evident in its architecture. The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Statue of Ramses in Memphis are fine examples. The precision in cutting the stones used for building the Great Pyramids and the symmetrical carving of the face of Ramses were reflective of the geometric calculations used today in automotive design and engineering.

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Visiting Egypt is an exciting experience like no other. And if the colossal monuments fail to take tourists’ breath away, the 5,000 years' worth of storytelling via extensive historical collections in the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities will not. The museum, most commonly known as the Museum of Cairo or, simply, the Egyptian Museum, is home to 120,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities, including the death mask of King Tutankhamun, made of solid gold, and the mummified remains of many pharaohs.

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From ancient cities and temples to colorful markets and luxury hotels, Egypt has much to offer to the modern tourist—one only has to look harder; however, with highly reviewed tour operators, like Palace Travel and Select Egypt, offering a full range of the magical Egypt experience, exploring Egypt has become a far better and more convenient experience than what?.

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