A Look at Sinai History on 41st Sinai Liberation Day Anniv.

Throughout its history, Sinai has been one of the most religiously, military, and economically significant places in Egypt.

Since prehistoric man settled on it, the land witnessed the holly journey of Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) to Jerusalem, the emergence of Christian monasteries, and the different eras of Egypt’s history. It was the path by which the Muslim army swept down into Egypt, bringing Islam in their wake and pilgrims from Egypt to Mecca.

The land of turquoise is well known for its great ancient Egyptian history, and turquoise, and copper mines that contributed to the domestic industry of utensils and jewelry.

But Sinai has not only been traversed and visited by prophets, saints, and pilgrims but also by several famous conquerors with their armies.

Before the birth of Jesus, the nomadic tribe (Hyksos) from western Asia crossed Sinai to invade Egypt, while Alexander the Great crossed Sinai on his way to Asia.

As for the archaeological areas in Sinai, there is the Sarabit al-Khadim region, which includes the temple that was built for Hathor, in addition to the inscriptions of the Valley of the Cave. About 45 inscriptions dating back to the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms were also found in these mines.