Exploring Egypt

Egypt's Lake Nasser and the Price of Progress

Explore Egypt's Lake Nasser and the hidden cost of progress. This short vlog takes you to the massive Aswan High Dam and beyond. See the ancient temples saved from rising waters. Discover how modern power changed a historic landscape forever.

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If the history of this area is of interest to you, check out our post “The Land of the Bow: Why the Ancient World Feared Nubian Archers.”

We plan to be back in Egypt in 2027. Seats are available. To learn more about these or other trips with Bible Land Explorer, follow the link here. Discover the place where faith begins!

The Land of the Bow: Why the Ancient World Feared Nubian Archers

Explore the legendary Nubian archers, the ancient world's most feared marksmen known as the “Eye-Smiters." Learn how their powerful bows, thumb rings, and deadly accuracy made even the Roman Empire think twice.

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We plan to be back in Egypt in 2027. Seats are available. To learn more about these or other trips with Bible Land Explorer, follow the link here. Discover the place where faith begins!

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Where Antelopes Come From

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Uncover the bizarre myth of the antholops, an ancient "antelope" with saw-like horns that served as a powerful cautionary tale for early Christians.

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Pi3y the Doorkeeper: An Egyptian Statue and a Biblical Psalm

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Explore the 18th-century wooden statue of Pi3y, a royal doorkeeper from the time of Moses, and discover its fascinating connection to the "doorkeeper" of Psalm 84:10 . . .

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Carter House: The Restored Home of the Archaeologist who Discovered King Tut

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Discover the recently opened Carter House near Luxor, Egypt. This mudbrick structure, replete with 1920s furniture, features the study, studio, laboratory, and living quarters of the discoverer of King Tut’s tomb . . .