EOT Editorial Team

The Nile River, the father of African rivers, is 4,135 miles (6,650 kilometers) long. Here are 5 facts about nile river.Learn more about old and Source more ..

The Egyptian state lasted about 3,000 years, from the unification around 3100 BCE to the Roman conquest in 30 BCE. The empire in the strict sense, the New Kingdom, lasted about 500 years. Here is every period in order, why Egypt lasted so long, why it fell and where to see each era today.

The most important facts about the Karnak Temple are that it is the largest religious building ever and the largest temple built in the world

Discover the answer to “What did craftsmen do in Ancient Egypt”, their tools, materials, and contributions to temples, tombs, and daily life.

Yes, you can visit the pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh. The Giza pyramids are about 500 km away; a one-hour flight to Cairo makes a long but comfortable day trip, while the road takes 6 to 8 hours each way. You need a full Egyptian visa, not the Sinai-only stamp.

There is more to do in Luxor than most visitors have time for: Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and Medinet Habu on the West Bank, a balloon flight at sunrise and a felucca at sunset. Here are 15 things to do, current ticket prices and a 2-day plan.

Discover what Hatshepsut did as Egypt’s female pharaoh. From building temples to expanding trade, explore her legacy and impact on ancient Egypt.

The Greeks did not replace the Egyptian gods. They wrote their names in Greek form, which is why we say Osiris, Isis, Horus and Anubis today, and they matched each god with a Greek one: Amun with Zeus, Thoth with Hermes, Hathor with Aphrodite. Here is the full list, how it happened and where to see it in Egypt.

How Far is Sharm El Sheikh from the Pyramids? Can you visit the Pyramids from Sharm el-Sheik? Yes! Discover how to go, travel time, and best tours easily.

Discover the answer to “When did Ancient Egypt start and end”, and explore its pharaohs, culture, beliefs, daily life, and history and more secrets.

Does Dahshur pyramids have bodies? No king's mummy has ever been found in Sneferu's Red or Bent Pyramid. Fragments of a 4th-dynasty mummy turned up in the Red Pyramid in 1950, and Middle Kingdom burials, including King Hor, were found nearby. What was found, and how to visit both pyramids today.

Does it snow in Egypt? Yes—though rare, snow can fall in parts of Sinai and Cairo during winter. Learn the best times and places to witness it firsthand.