Karanak temple Karanak temple History After a century of foreign occupation, the New Kingdom (1550-1150 BC) of Egypt emerged, with its capital at Thebes. The captial city was embellished with grandiose temples worthy of the majesty of the pharaohs, the greatest being Karnak. The temple complex of Karnak, dedicated to the Pharoah Amun, was the […]
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Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Khan ElKhalili Market Monuments Sight Seeing Attractions Khan ElKhalili Market Of all the famous sights of Cairo, the Khan el Kahlili Market is one of the most unique, if somewhat overwhelming, places to visit. Originally established in 1382, as its history indicates, the Khan el Khalili, or “Khan,” was established by […]