Egypt Arab Republic of Egypt is an Arab country located in the heart of the Arab world. Egypt is considered as the world's oldest historical archipelago. It has been the oldest of the world's civilizations since 3200 BC. One of the most prominent civilizations on the land of Egypt is the Pharaonic, Roman, Greek and Byzantine civilizations. In the seventh century AD, Islam entered Egypt and established an ancient Islamic civilization. [1] Egypt is strategically located. It overlooks the north on the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula on the east. Republic of Libya. Egypt is one of the largest countries in the world, with a total area of ​​1,001,450 km2. [1] It is the world's No. 30 country by area, [2] and includes the Nile River, the longest river in the world. [3] [4] Tourism in Egypt The tourism sector in Egypt is one of the most important sectors in the Egyptian economy, which attracts millions of tourists annually. According to the figures for 2015, the Egyptian tourism sector contributed by 112.1 billion Egyptian pounds (14,334,271,3500 billion dollars), contributing 11.4% of the GDP. The percentage of tourism investments in the same year reached 2,158,144,050 billion dollars, which constitutes 12.5% ​​of the total investment in the country. In Egypt, tourism expenditure in Egypt reached 57.5 billion Egyptian pounds ($ 3,173,741,250 billion) in 2015, contributing 20.7% to the country's GDP. The tourism sector in Egypt has contributed 2,620,000 jobs, or 10.5% of the total number of employees. [5] Tourist Attractions in Egypt Egypt has many important and attractive monuments that attract tourists interested in studying the history of the region from all over the world. Among the most important tourist attractions on this earth are the following: Pyramids of Giza Pyramids of Giza is one of the most important historical and historical landmarks in Egypt and one of the oldest monuments to date. The pyramids of Giza consist of three pyramids: the pyramid of Khufu, the pyramid of Khafra, and the pyramid of Menqra. [6] The pyramid of Khufu, the largest pyramid, is one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. The height of each side of the pyramid is 231 meters. The weight of each brick in the pyramid is 2.5 tons, while the total weight of the pyramid is 6 million tons. [7] The pyramids are located in the Egyptian area of ​​Giza, In the western region of the Nile. The pyramids are considered one of the most important royal tombs in Egypt, which include the bodies of the pharaohs who ruled Egypt. More than 100 pyramids dating back to the ancient pharaohs have been discovered so far. The pyramids were built between 2055-1650 BC, and the last pyramid was built between 1550 and 2525 BC [6] Abu Simbel Abu Simbel is an archaeological site with two temples: the Little Temple, the Great Temple, Sculpted in the rocks. The temples were built during the reign of Ramesses II in the period 1279-1213 BC. The construction of the temples is due to the commemoration of the victory of Pharaoh Ramses II in the battle of Kadesh, where the great temple of the god Ra-Horakhti, the god Ptah, and the pharaoh Ramses II were built. The small temple was built for the goddess Hathor and Nefertiti, the beloved wife of Ramses II. [8] The temples are located in southern Egypt on the banks of the Nile. The temple contains four large statues sitting at the entrance to the temple; two on each side, representing Pharaoh Ramses II and his family and gods, each with a length of 20 meters, while the height of the temple 30 meters, and a length of 35 meters. The small temple, with six statues carved at its entrance, represents Ramses and his wife Nefertiti. Each statue is 10 meters long, while the temple is 28 meters long and 12 meters high. [8] The Valley of the Kings, called the Gates of the King, The site includes the tombs of a number of ancient pharaohs and nobles rich in wealth from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth dynasties. [9] The valley includes the tombs of several prominent pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Citi I and Ramses II, as well as many queens. Cemeteries represent the preparation for the next life, containing all the tools that the pharaohs may need buried on their side. The valley is located on the bank of the West Nile next to the city of Luxor. [10]Karnak Temple Karnak Temple is a complex of ancient statues and temples, dating back to the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. This area was the place of worship; it contains four main temples, one of the most famous temples and the largest of which is the temple of the god Amun. In addition to the temples, the site contains many ancient monuments and statues, as well as historical scenes from the battles fought by the Pharaohs with their enemies. The Karnak Temple is located in southern Egypt, near the city of Luxor. [11] Philae Temple Philae Temple is a temple located in the city of Aswan. The temple was built for the goddess Isis [12] by Pharaoh Ptolemy II, but was completed by the Roman kings. The temple tells the story of the goddess Isis, the wife of Pharaoh Osiris, where the goddess symbolizes funeral rituals and the gift of life. They are usually represented by a chair that carries them over their heads. The word "Philae" means the end, referring to the site of the temple located in the far south of Egypt. [13] Abydos is one of Egypt's most ancient holy sites. Its sanctity derives from its being the center of worship of the god Osiris, It is a portals of the underworld, a popular place for pilgrimage and burial. The site contains the temple of City I, the most famous monuments in it. [1] The walls of the temple contain an ancient inscription engraved on the walls of the temple, which includes the names of the 766 kings of ancient Egypt, which were first excavated by Citi I to distinguish the pharaohs of kings in ancient Egypt. The site also contains several temples dedicated to the worship of the god Osiris. [15] The temple is located in the north of Upper Egypt. [14] White Desert The White Desert is one of the most picturesque places in Egypt's most famous desert. The area is called Al Farafra Oasis. The area contains giant mushroom-shaped or cone-shaped rocks, formed by erosion and erosion. Tourists travel to the White Desert to see the landscape and see the landscape. [16] The site is located in the northeast of Egypt. It was once an ocean of water, but it dried up completely and the sedimentary layers formed white, which in turn formed the white desert. Siwa Oasis The Siwa Oasis is one of the oldest historical sites in Egypt. It has been known for many centuries. It was called Centria by the ancient Arabs, as well as the oasis of Jupiter-Amun, the Palm and Santar by Egyptians The Ancients. The site contains traces of houses that form a large gathering such as the oasis. [18] Despite the great cultural progress of Egypt, Siwa continues to maintain its customs and traditions. The inhabitants speak their native language, Amazigh, along with Arabic. [19] The Great Sphinx of Giza is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Egypt. The statue represents the body of a lion with the head of a pharaoh of Egypt sculpted in the form of a large statue, measuring 73 meters long and 20 meters high. [20] Built in the reign of King Khafra in about 25300 BC. The statue of the Sphinx is located next to the three Giza pyramids, and it is believed that the statue was built to protect Pharaonic tombs inside the pyramids from the evil spirits. [21] Khan al-Khalili Khan al-Khalili is one of the most famous Egyptian neighborhoods, Which is known in ancient Cairo; this neighborhood is a very important tourist attraction in the city of Cairo, the Egyptian capital. One of the most important features of this Khan is the existence of many important and vital bazaars, as well as many popular restaurants and cafés, which enriched this neighborhood and made it all this great value. [22] Al-Azhar Mosque Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the most important mosques , Not only at the level of Egypt, but also at the level of the Muslim world as a whole, in addition to being a university is also considered a university. Al-Azhar has a great value throughout Islamic history. This great mosque was built by Jawhar al-Saqli when it opened in the tenth century AD. The first prayer was held on 7 Ramadan 361 AH / 9722 AD, and was the Friday prayer. [23] The Egyptian Opera House This is an ancient alternative to what was known as the Khedive Opera House. This building was built during the Khedive Ismail period, But burned in 1971 from birth. [24] The Modern House was built in the 20th century, in cooperation with Japan's International Cooperation Agency. [25]