EMRO - SEP Data

1. A glimpse of History of your country: Civilizations that came to your country

(an extremely brief description)
Egypt has one of the longest histories of any modern country;
- Pre-history:
By about 6000 BC, a Neolithic culture rooted in the Nile Valley. During
this era, several pre-dynastic cultures developed independently
throughout Egypt.
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Ancient Egypt [3100332 BC]

A unified kingdom was founded by King Menes, leading to a series of
dynasties that ruled Egypt for the next three millennia. Egyptian culture
flourished during this long period in which many pyramids were
constructed, most notably the Third Dynasty pyramid of Djoser and the
Fourth Dynasty Giza Pyramids. Also the great Sphinx crowned this era.

Classical Antiquity; Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt [332 BC 641 AD]

They named themselves as the successors to the Pharaohs, and made
Alexandria the capital city then filled it with Greek culture and many
Egyptian antiquities which showcase special historic character of that
era. Back then, the Greco-Roman monuments were their highlight.

Middle Ages; Arab, Fatimid, Ayyubid and Mamluk Egypt [6411517]

Cairo returned as the seat of the Caliphate and the capital city so art
once again invaded it as they were known for their exquisite arts. Many
traces of their architecture still exist; the most defining examples
include palaces, and mosques as Al-Hakim Mosque. They also built
Cairo fortifications as Bab Zuweila.

Early Modern Egypt; Ottoman and Khedivate of Egypt [15171914]

It's when the Suez Canal was built in partnership with the French under
the ruler Muhammad Ali and his successors. Also the most renowned
historical and touristic landmarks in Egypt took place in that era.

Modern Egypt; British Protectorate, Sultanate, Kingdom and

Republican Egypt [1882 - Present]
The vernacular and modern architecture enriched the culture more with
Hassan Fathy and Ramses Wissa Wassef, to Mahmoud Mokhtar's
sculptures, to the distinctive Coptic iconography of Isaac Fanous, and
the Cairo Opera House that serves as the main performing arts venue in
the Egyptian capital.
In 1953 and up till now, Egypt was declared as a republic with
General Muhammad Naguib as the first President of Egypt.

2. Nice places to visit in your country ( in preference located in the cities in

which you are offering SEP)
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Dahab: Blue hole, Coral Reefs, Ras Abu Gallum reserve, St.
Catherine Monastery and Mount Moses, and Snorkeling around
Mashraba, and the Lighthouse.

Luxor: Temple of Karnak, Luxor temple, valley of the kings, Deir

El-Bahari, Colossi of Memnon, Tomb of King Tutankhamun,
Medinet Habu and Luxor sound and light show.

Aswan: Philae temple, Dendera, Nubian Museum, Aswan Museum,

Abu Simbel temples, Elephantine Island, Aswan Botanical Garden,
and Fatimid Cemetery.

Alexandria: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Montazah Palace Gardens,

Citadel of Qaitbey, Roman theater, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa,
and Pompey's Pillar.

Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Fort Babylon, The Hanging

Church, Khan El-Khalili, Al-Azhar Mosque, Al-Azhar Park, AlMuizz li-Din Allah Street, Mosque of the Qarafa, Great Mosque of
Mahdiya, Bab al-Futuh, Bab al-Nasr, and the mosque of Muhammad
Ali at the citadel, Bayt Al-Suhaymi.

3. One of the most famous monuments in your country ( in preference located

in the cities in which you are offering SEP)
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4.

The Great Pyramids of Giza [Construction started 2560 BC]

They consist of the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the
Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu), the somewhat smaller Pyramid of
Khafre (or Chephren) a few hundred meters to the south-west, and
the relatively modest-sized Pyramid of Menkaure (or Mykerinos) a
few hundred meters further south-west, with the Great Sphinx lies
on the east side of the complex.

One of the most famous dishes in your country

- Foul and Tameya:
Fouls kind of like a Middle Eastern bean burrito, and Tameya is
Egypts version of falafel made with broad beans instead of
chickpeas.