Search results
3 days ago · Egyptian temples were built for the official worship of the gods and in commemoration of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt and regions under Egyptian control. Temples were seen as houses for the gods or kings to whom they were dedicated.
Sep 16, 2024 · Heliopolis has always been a cosmopolitan district; it resembled Alexandria to an extent. Even the churches here represent all Christian sects and the community celebrated all religious ...
3 days ago · This article focuses on Egypt from its prehistory through its unification under Menes (Narmer) in the 3rd millennium bce —sometimes used as a reference point for Egypt’s origin—and up to the Islamic conquest in the 7th century ce. For subsequent history through the contemporary period, see Egypt.
1 day ago · Cairo, city, capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Africa. Founded by the Fatimids in the 10th century, the city lies on the banks of the Nile near ancient Memphis. In modern times it has become a major center of higher education and a cultural capital of the Middle East.
2 days ago · Founded in 1906 by Beglian entrepreneur Baron Édouard Empain, the Heliopolis quarter in northeast Cairo still retains something of that era's grandeur. This is especially true of the Korba district, which offers a bit of everything, from food to shopping to picturesque buildings.
Sep 21, 2024 · Hathor, in ancient Egyptian religion, goddess of the sky, of women, and of fertility and love. Hathor’s worship originated in early dynastic times (3rd millennium bce). The name Hathor means “estate of Horus” and may not be her original name.
3 days ago · Ancient Egypt was a civilization of ancient Northeast Africa. It was concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River, situated within the contemporary territory of modern-day Egypt.
