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    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.

Ptolemy VIII

Details About Ptolemy VIII his title was Yorgetis II (meaning goodness)

  • 05 16, 2023

About : Ptolemy VIII Physcon

Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II, Vescon translated as ‘strong’ was the king of Ptolemaic Egypt and the brother of Ptolemy VI. He ruled as the joint king along with his brother, Cleopatra II Harry, and co-ruled between 170 – 164 B.C. and ruled as the sole king between 164 – 163 B.C. He ruled Cyrene between 163 and 145 BC.

Upon his return to Egypt, in 144 BC, he wed Cleopatra II as his first wife, then in 142 BC took as wife Cleopatra III without the benefit of divorce from the second wife. In 132 B.C., the residents of Alexandria revolted against him. He escaped from Alexandria for a period of 5 years, coming back in 127 B.C. In 124 B.C. he was able to bring his two husbands acer reconciliation, and before his dead he devoted to Stalin Cleopatra III the power to rule the country. Claudia the last mother also wished in her will shortly before her death to see Cleopatra III in power.

One of the most important rituals depicted on the façades of the front colonnades in the Greek and Roman periods and on the wall curtains in the major temples is the ritual of the king's exit from the palace. The king to whom this ritual belongs is Ptolemy VIII, and this ritual is depicted on the interior of the southern and northern wall curtains of the birth house of King Nekhtenboa I at Dendera temple.

The ritual consists of two scenes, one on each side, with the king wearing the crown on one side and holding the royal insignia and symbols, accompanied by some gods, the priest Ion Mut F and flag bearers, and accompanied by some texts.

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Many women have successfully traveled alone in Egypt and reported feeling safe. The police, tourist police, and army are always nearby and Egyptians are generally protective of solo travelers. Egypt is often considered safer for solo female travelers than popular destinations like Greece, Italy, or Spain.

While the likelihood of encountering danger is low, it's still important to take usual precautions and avoid walking alone in desolate areas. Always take a taxi back to your accommodation. You may receive invitations from strangers, but it's best to decline them as a safety measure.

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