Discover the Nile Delta, the agricultural center of Lower Egypt. Learn how this fertile region supported ancient cities like Bubastis and remains Egypt's most vibrant landscape today.
You Do Realize that Egypt’s History is an Edited Story
Almost Underwater in Aswan: The Amazing Story of the Philae Temple, Egypt
Philae Ferry, Aswan: Cross the “Sacred Water”
A “Philae ferry” shuttles tourists back and forth from Agilkia Island.
The journey to the Temple of Philae in Aswan is more than just a commute; it is a legendary passage across the Nile that connects modern travelers to a mythic past. Watch the video.
Beauty and Danger: The First Cataract of the Nile
The Nile Narrows at Gebel el-Silsila, Egypt
Edfu: A Temple built in the New Old-Fashioned Way
Unglamorous Edfu: Street Views
The Identity of Pharaoh's Daughter: Exodus 2
From Pyramids to Hidden Tombs: The Valley of the Kings Strategy
These Statues Really Blow: The Colossi of Memnon
Power in Ruins? Lessons from Nineveh and Thebes
Sail on the Nile in a Traditional Craft: the Felucca
Introducing the Karnak Temple Complex: Egypt’s Massive Open-Air Museum
The Church of Abu Serga: A Holy Family Hideout?
Step inside the Church of Abu Serga, one of Cairo's oldest Coptic sites. Discover the sacred crypt of the Holy Family and the stunning "Noah's Ark" architecture.