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Tourist attractions - EgyptTourist attractions - Egypt

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Presentation aimsPresentation aims

By the end of this presentation you By the end of this presentation you should be able toshould be able to

Locate tourist attractions in Egypt Locate tourist attractions in Egypt using a mapusing a map

Describe the features and Describe the features and characteristics of tourist attractions in characteristics of tourist attractions in EgyptEgypt

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Tourist attractions in EgyptTourist attractions in Egypt

Three of the most well known tourist Three of the most well known tourist attractions in Egypt are:attractions in Egypt are: Pyramids of Giza Pyramids of Giza The SphinxThe Sphinx Egyptian Antiquities MuseumEgyptian Antiquities Museum Abu SimbelAbu Simbel

These can be located on the map on These can be located on the map on the following slidethe following slide

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Map of EgyptMap of Egypt

The Sphinx

Pyramids of Giza

Abu Simbel

Egyptian Antiquities Museum

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Pyramids and the SphinxPyramids and the Sphinx

The Pyramids of Giza The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are two and the Sphinx are two of the most well known of the most well known tourist attractions in tourist attractions in the worldthe world

They are one of the They are one of the seven wonders of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the ancient world and the only ancient wonder only ancient wonder that still remains that still remains

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Pyramids of GizaPyramids of Giza

The three main pyramids at the site The three main pyramids at the site are:are: The Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid of Cheops of Cheops The The Pyramid of ChephrenPyramid of Chephren The The Pyramid of MycerinusPyramid of Mycerinus

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The Great Pyramid of CheopsThe Great Pyramid of Cheops

The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the largest pyramid in the worldlargest pyramid in the world It is 140 It is 140 metresmetres high high It is made of approximately 2 million It is made of approximately 2 million

blocks of stone, weighing about 2300kg blocks of stone, weighing about 2300kg eacheach

It was built between 2589 and 2566 BC It was built between 2589 and 2566 BC by the fifth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu by the fifth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu

This pyramid is sometimes referred to This pyramid is sometimes referred to as “The Great Pyramid of Khufu”as “The Great Pyramid of Khufu”

There is a restricted number of visitors There is a restricted number of visitors allowed to visit this Pyramid allowed to visit this Pyramid

Recently a boat has been found at the Recently a boat has been found at the bottom of this pyramidbottom of this pyramid

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The Pyramid of ChephrenThe Pyramid of Chephren

The Pyramid of Chepren appears bigger than the The Pyramid of Chepren appears bigger than the Great Pyramid of Cheops, however it was in fact built Great Pyramid of Cheops, however it was in fact built on higher ground than Cheopson higher ground than Cheops Built by Khufu’s son, Khafre, it was discovered in Built by Khufu’s son, Khafre, it was discovered in

18181818 Its imposing size is what has made this pyramid Its imposing size is what has made this pyramid

famous - the size of the base of the pyramid was famous - the size of the base of the pyramid was once 216 square metres (2325 square feet)once 216 square metres (2325 square feet)

It is located South West of the Great PyramidIt is located South West of the Great Pyramid The Pyramid of Chephren is known as the Second The Pyramid of Chephren is known as the Second

Pyramid, and also known as The Pyramid of Pyramid, and also known as The Pyramid of Khaefra”Khaefra”

This pyramid used to have a limestone outer casing This pyramid used to have a limestone outer casing which gave the pyramid a dazzling look; the which gave the pyramid a dazzling look; the remnants can still be seen remnants can still be seen

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The Pyramid of Mycerinus The Pyramid of Mycerinus

The Pyramid of Mycerinus, known as the The Pyramid of Mycerinus, known as the third Pyramid, stands 67 metres (220ft) third Pyramid, stands 67 metres (220ft) highhigh This pyramid was initiated by Khafre’s This pyramid was initiated by Khafre’s

successor, Menkaure, who died before successor, Menkaure, who died before its completionits completion

This pyramid has a granite lower outer This pyramid has a granite lower outer casingcasing

This pyramid is also known as “The This pyramid is also known as “The Pyramid of Menkaura”Pyramid of Menkaura”

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The Sphinx The Sphinx

Located at the entrance to the Great Located at the entrance to the Great Pyramid, visitors will find the famous Pyramid, visitors will find the famous Sphinx, (Abu el-Hol is the Arabic name)Sphinx, (Abu el-Hol is the Arabic name) It was carved from a single remaining It was carved from a single remaining

block of sandstone leftover from the block of sandstone leftover from the Great Pyramid over 4500 years ago Great Pyramid over 4500 years ago

It is a statue with a man’s head It is a statue with a man’s head attached to a lion’s bodyattached to a lion’s body

The nose of the Sphinx was destroyedThe nose of the Sphinx was destroyed

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Pyramids of GizaPyramids of Giza

At the bottom of the Great Pyramid At the bottom of the Great Pyramid of Giza are three smaller pyramids of Giza are three smaller pyramids called “The Queen’s Tombs”called “The Queen’s Tombs”

There is a spectacular sound and There is a spectacular sound and light show every evening at Giza light show every evening at Giza which adds another dimension to which adds another dimension to the already mysterious sitethe already mysterious site

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Pyramids of Giza and the SphinxPyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Opening timesOpening times Daily 7.00am – 4.00 pmDaily 7.00am – 4.00 pm

Admission fee Admission fee Site: EUR40/NZD70 adult, Site: EUR40/NZD70 adult,

EUR20/NZD35 studentEUR20/NZD35 student In Egyptian currency (Egyptian pounds) the In Egyptian currency (Egyptian pounds) the

price for adults is 20L.E. price for adults is 20L.E.

To enter the pyramids there is an additional To enter the pyramids there is an additional cost: EUR40/NZD70 adult, EUR20/NZD35 cost: EUR40/NZD70 adult, EUR20/NZD35 studentstudent

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Abu SimbelAbu Simbel

One of the most famous One of the most famous archaeological sites in Egypt is Abu archaeological sites in Egypt is Abu SimbelSimbel

It is located high above the western It is located high above the western banks of the Nile River, south of banks of the Nile River, south of Aswan in southern Egypt Aswan in southern Egypt

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There are two temples at the site built There are two temples at the site built on on the orders of Pharaoh Ramses II (1304 – the orders of Pharaoh Ramses II (1304 – 1237 BC)1237 BC) This temple is referred to as “Abu Simbel” and This temple is referred to as “Abu Simbel” and

has four 20m high statues of Ramses IIhas four 20m high statues of Ramses II

The smaller temple was built in honour of The smaller temple was built in honour of Ramses’ wife, Queen Nefertari and is Ramses’ wife, Queen Nefertari and is dedicated to the wife of the Sun Goddedicated to the wife of the Sun God It is sometimes referred to It is sometimes referred to

as “The Temple of Hathor”as “The Temple of Hathor”

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A massive conservation effort was A massive conservation effort was mounted in the late 1960s as the building mounted in the late 1960s as the building of the Aswan Dam caused the water levels of the Aswan Dam caused the water levels of Lake Nasser to rise and endangered the of Lake Nasser to rise and endangered the temples temples

There was an immediate threat to the There was an immediate threat to the archaeological treasures of the sitearchaeological treasures of the site Abu Simbel’s cultural importance was Abu Simbel’s cultural importance was

recognised by UNESCO and on that basis an recognised by UNESCO and on that basis an international campaign proceeded to protect international campaign proceeded to protect the site for its cultural importance the site for its cultural importance

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The Sacrarium is at the end of the Temple of Abu The Sacrarium is at the end of the Temple of Abu SimbelSimbel

There are four statues: Harmakhis, Ramses II, There are four statues: Harmakhis, Ramses II, Amon Ra, Ptah (God of Darkness)Amon Ra, Ptah (God of Darkness)

Twice a year at the solstaces the sun penetrates Twice a year at the solstaces the sun penetrates the entire length of the temple and floods the the entire length of the temple and floods the statues of Amon Ra, Harmakhis and Ramsesstatues of Amon Ra, Harmakhis and Ramses

This lights the statues for about 5 minutes and This lights the statues for about 5 minutes and Ptah is never struck by the rays of the sunPtah is never struck by the rays of the sun

This is called “The miracle of the sun”This is called “The miracle of the sun”

Taken from “Abu Simbel”, Taken from “Abu Simbel”, published by Bonechi 2003published by Bonechi 2003

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Opening TimesOpening Times Daily 6.00am – 4.00pm (winter)Daily 6.00am – 4.00pm (winter) Daily 6.00am – 5.00pm (summer) Daily 6.00am – 5.00pm (summer)

Admission Fee (approximate)Admission Fee (approximate) Ramses II Temple: EUR20/NZD35Ramses II Temple: EUR20/NZD35 Nefertari Temple: EUR10/NZD17Nefertari Temple: EUR10/NZD17

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Egyptian Antiquities MuseumEgyptian Antiquities Museum

Located in Cairo, the Egyptian Antiquities Located in Cairo, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum is a must see tourist attraction Museum is a must see tourist attraction for any visitor to Egyptfor any visitor to Egypt

Amongst the 107 halls, visitors can see Amongst the 107 halls, visitors can see mummified pharaohs and thousands of mummified pharaohs and thousands of ancient artifacts in a collection that ancient artifacts in a collection that originated in 1895originated in 1895

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The most famous exhibit is the treasures The most famous exhibit is the treasures from the tomb of the boy-king, from the tomb of the boy-king, TutankhamunTutankhamun

Amongst the collection visitors can seeAmongst the collection visitors can see The God like golden mask of Tutankhamun The God like golden mask of Tutankhamun Over 1700 objects including pottery, Over 1700 objects including pottery, jewelleryjewellery, ,

decorative pieces, sculpture, furniture, written decorative pieces, sculpture, furniture, written documents, vases and accessories and tomb documents, vases and accessories and tomb equipmentequipment

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Opening timesOpening times Daily 9.00am – 5.00pm Daily 9.00am – 5.00pm

Admission feesAdmission fees EUR20/NZD35 adultEUR20/NZD35 adult EUR10/NZD17 student EUR10/NZD17 student

There is a fee to take a camera into the There is a fee to take a camera into the museummuseum

There is also a fee to see the MummiesThere is also a fee to see the Mummies

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SummarySummary

This presentation has coveredThis presentation has covered Locating tourist attractions in Locating tourist attractions in

Egypt using a mapEgypt using a map Describing the features and Describing the features and

characteristics of tourist characteristics of tourist attractions in Egyptattractions in Egypt

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End of presentationEnd of presentation

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ReferencesReferences

Ministry of Tourism (UK)Ministry of Tourism (UK) - - http://www.interoz.com/egypthttp://www.interoz.com/egypt

Egyptian MuseumEgyptian Museum - - http://www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eghttp://www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg/news.asp/news.asp

Abu Simbel (English Edition) Bonechi, Abu Simbel (English Edition) Bonechi, 20032003

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