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Cairo Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa . A cosmopolitan city that blends charm of the east with a Mediterranean flavor which accommodates 26 % of the Egyptian population . It is a melting pot where antiquities of pharaonic dynasties ,Graeco-roman civilization ,Christians and Islamic land mark coexist . A dynamic city proud of its warm and friendly people known for their traditional hospitality . On the Mokatam hills extending on the east bank of the Nile rises Salah Al-Din Citadel towering and owe inspiring .At its base extended hundreds of splendid mosques and Islamic monuments . On the western bank of the Nile and on top of the Giza plateau rise the colossal pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx ,two of the most glorious contribution of pharaonic heritage. Between the pyramids and the citadel modern Cairo with its network of roads ,squares, gardens ,clubs, amusement parks ,luxurious hotels, skyscrapers . A Cairo visitor cannot miss sailing in a felucca at sunset. Pharaonic Monuments Egypt abound in many pyramids beginning with Giza pyramids, Abu Rawash pyramids, and extended southward along the western desert for 70 KM. Ruins of Al Lahoun pyramis can be located near the fayoum entrance. Giza Pyramids : On the west bank of the Nile facing Cairo and on top of Giza plateau rise the three pyramids erected by Cheops , Chepren and Mycerinus ,guarded by the mysterious sphinx which is a mythical statue with the body of a lion and a human head. The Three pyramids the sphinx are considered one of the seven wonders of the world and the most important tourist site in Egypt .
Solar Boats of Cheops: They are made of cedar wood to be at the King's disposal on his last journey to the sun god "Ra" in the world . A solar boat has lately been discovered and assembled , it is now exhibited in special museum south of Cheop's pyramid. Memphis and Saqqara Areas: Memphis: considered the most ancient capital Of Egypt established By King Mina. Of its monuments : - The colossal statue of Ramses II exhibited in the museum . - - The Alabaster statue of the sphinx for King Tuthmosis . - The Serapeaum : temple of mummification of Apis , The sacred bull. Saqqara: is the ancient site of Memphis city ,hence it abounds in monuments ,antiquities and tombs .It is the most ancient burial ground in ancient Egypt .Situated on a desert plateau crowned by Zoser step pyramid and its funerary complex including temples and tombs distinguished by glamorous wall engravings established by the architect Imhotep for King Zoser (III dynasty ). It is the most ancient stone building in the world . The most important place to visit in Saqqara is the pyramid of Unas , The Serapeum and mastabas which are known as the tombs of Nobles , the most famous of which is the tomb of ptah Hotep , The tomb of Kagemni and the tomb of Mereruka. Al- Matareia Obelisk Al-Mataria area occupies the ancient site on which was built the pharaonic city of Oun which the Greeks called Heliopolis . The only left monument of the antiquities of that city is the famous obelisk known as " Al- Matareia Obelisk ".
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