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  • Egypt Aswan Governorate Aswan

    Aswan Governerate in Egypt

    Aswan was known as ‘Sonu’ in ancient Egyptian times, meaning market, as it was a trading centre for caravans coming to and from Nubia. In the Ptolemaic era, it was called ‘Sin’ and the Nubians called it ‘Yaba Swan’. It was also known as the Land of Gold because it served as a great treasure or tomb for the kings of Nubia who lived there for thousands of years. Before the migration, Aswan's borders extended from Asna in the east to the border of Sudan in the south, and its inhabitants were Nubians, but after the Islamic conquest of Nubia, some Arab tribes settled there.

  • Things to Do in Luxor

    About Luxor Governorate in Egypt

    The South Upper Egyptian area is home to the Egyptian governorate of Luxor. Its capital is Luxor, which was formerly Thebes, the capital of Egypt throughout multiple pharaonic eras. Its centers and cities are spread over both sides of the Nile River. The said governorate was established by Presidential Decree No. 378 of 2009, which was promulgated on the 9th of December of that year.

  • kafr El Sheikh Governorate | kafr El Sheikh Governorate History

    History of kafr El Sheikh Governorate

    Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, located in the far north of Egypt in the Nile Delta, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is characterised by the diversity of natural life and environments, and is one of the Egyptian cities that can be visited after the end of the first semester exams at universities and schools, as it features many diverse tourist and recreational places at symbolic prices within everyone's reach.

  • Egypt's New Administrative Capital City

    Egypt's New Administrative Capital

    The New Administrative Capital is considered the project of the era because it reflects a perfect image of the future and progress on the economic, cultural, social and civilisational level, as the capital is considered the new capital of Egypt at the present time. The importance of the New Capital is that it is a comprehensive transformation of the future of buildings, services and national and mega projects in Egypt.

  • Historical Importance of Al Gharbia

    Al Gharbia Governorate

    The Governorate of Gharbia is inclusive in the geographical area of The Arab Republic of Egypt which is in the African continent, more specifically in the region surrounding the Nile delta, between Damietta and Rashid governance. To the control of the region from the north is Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, from the south Menoufia Governorate, from the east – Dakahlia, Qalyubia Governorates, and to the west is the Beheira Governorate.

  • Marsa Alam City

    Hamata Islands (Qulaan Archipelago) in Marsa Alam

    Each reserve has several sectors. In Wadi El Gemal Reserve, there is one of the natural areas called the Hamata area or Hamata sector in Wadi El Gemal Reserve. Its sectors are the perfect and most ecological, land and water, and host countless animals and plants found in the oceans and on the land.

Egyptian Goddess

Facts about The Egyptian goddess Isis

  • 05 16, 2023

Isis was one of the most famous goddesses in Egyptian history. It was believed that Isis was guiding the dead to the afterlife, as she helped Osiris. She was considered the divine mother of the pharaoh, who was likened to her son Horus. Her maternal assistance was represented in the healing of common people from any pain or diseases. Besides, in the "Pyramid Texts", Isis is mentioned for the first time in history, in what is known as funerary texts of the pyramids. She is mentioned for being obedient to her husband, and a caring mother. Come to Egypt and seize the opportunity to discover the wonderous pyramids and choose another tour from Cairo Day Tours to have an exceptional vacation.

 

 

Upper Egypt, especially Aswan includes many temples of Isis such as the Temple of Abydos located between the cities of Girga and Nag Hammadi.  It is the oldest temple of Isis, as it was built before the construction of the pyramids. It is believed that it contains the burial place of Osiris, as well as the Temple of Qift and the famous Temple of Philae-on-Philae Island, you can discover these beautiful and gorgeous temples during your Nile Cruise Tours or through a Tours of Aswan Day Tours to learn more and more about the goddess Isis. Contact Cairo Top Tours and tailor your itinerary or choose from Egypt Classic Tours itineraries according to your preferences.

 

Let’s discover how the worshipping of Isis spread out in the whole world. The Egyptian sailors traveled across the Mediterranean to trade, carrying with them rituals and beliefs in Isis: They transferred their knowledge and rituals to the European world. Isis was the perfect goddess, as it displays a perfect picture of the charming woman, the faithful wife, and the nurturing mother.

 

 Moreover, Isis worshipping spread out not only in the Middle East, but also in ancient London, where relics belonging to a temple dedicated to the goddess Isis were found, making London the only British city to prove the existence of Isis, and there are other cities in France and Germany where similar artifacts were found. Explore the Egyptian temples of Isis during your vacation in Egypt Easter Tours with our professional team. 

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Goddess Isis is one of the most prominent deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. She is considered the goddess of fertility, motherhood, magic, and wisdom. Isis was highly revered and worshipped throughout ancient Egypt.

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