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Travel Uncovers 10 Reasons to Visit Egypt


Sun 13 Oct 2019 | 06:27 PM
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The international websites and bloggers don't stop talking about Egypt, its ancient archaeological sites, and its marvelous hotspots throughout the year.

Here is the Travel website, uncovering 10 reasons why Egypt is one of the most captivating countries in the world for travelers.

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1- Pyramids

The awe-inspiring man-made structure, located in Giza, will give you a glimpse into what life looked like in this strange time.

Also, the pyramids aren't catchy for their height or being made from limestone and granite but they represent the courageous determination of the Egyptian people at that time.

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2- Tombs

The ancient Egyptian tombs, dating back from 2,000 to 3,000 years, can send shivers down visitors' spines. Details and inscriptions on them will leave wonderful impressions forever.

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3- Sharm El Sheikh

The Red Sea resort city has a well-deserved reputation as one of the snorkeling and scuba global hotspots. The colorful and perse sea life and reefs attract early and well-experienced pers to discover Sharm El Sheikh's underwater heaven.

All of these come in line with Egypt's orientation to the luxurious holiday hotels.

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4- The Beaches

When it comes to going to beautiful beaches, tourists think about Malpes or Spain or the Caribbean. Egypt's beaches offer a pleasant experience for swimmers like Ras Banas, Nayzak, Wadi Qulaan, Agiba, and the North Coast.

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5- The People

The magazine described the Egyptian people as fascinating, saying: "You could imagine them to be. While there isn’t a distinct pide, you certainly have those from rural areas of the country that are very set in their ways – and then once you travel further inwards to the cities, it becomes all the more interesting."

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6- The Markets

Most of Egypt's markets sell literally everything from a needle to a rocket. The magazine mentioned the locals who are respectfully trying to attract the shoppers inside their shops to buy anything.

It also referred to the best part in Egypt's markets is that tourists would feel that they had entered into a time machine, living in a fantasy world.

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7- The Overwhelming Patriotism

Any traveler to Egypt will see the Egyptian flag across the streets. The people show before the foreigners how they are proud of their country.

8- Alternative Africa

Most of tourists and travelers have a specific stereotype about the African continent; forests and wild animals. But, Egypt blows this idea and gives anyone visiting it a different experience.

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9- Egyptians Invented 365-Day Calendars

It seems weird, but the ancient Egyptians used a solar calendar that featured 365 days in one calendar year looking like the modern-day one. So, Egyptians should be thanked for inventing the calendar.

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10- Camel Tours

Maybe some people would love it and others hate, however having a camel ride on the dunes is an experience that wouldn't be got every day.