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Damascus' History: Discovering the Secrets of the Pearl of the East
Damascus' history reveals the secrets of the city known as the Pearl of the East, referring to the city of Damascus, the capital of Syria. It has e...
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Deir El-Bahri: Uncovering the Secrets of Queen Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple
On the west bank of the Nile, directly across the Karnak Temple Complex at Luxor, lies Deir el-Bahri , a complex of mortuary temples and tombs and ...
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Djedefre: Leading Egypt with the Divine Power of Ra
Djedefre, known as the immediate successor to the throne of Khufu , was poised to shape the course of the royal kingdom of Egypt through his enduri...
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Egyptian History: A Five Thousand-Year-Old Success Story
Egyptian history is closely intertwined with the history of civilization itself. From its humble beginnings, Egypt rose to become the world’s first...
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Egypt’s Major Industries – Economic Activities
Egypt’s major industries have changed drastically, thanks to an economic transformation. Access to services, energy, and water spurred economic act...
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Egyptian Light Bulb: What You Need To Know To Separate Fact From Fiction
A wall inscription in the Temple of Hathor at Dendera seemingly depicts an ancient Egyptian light bulb which some interpret as evidence that the Eg...
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El Fasher: Your Guide to this Sudanese City
Also known as Al Fashir, El Fasher city is one of the biggest cities to be found in North Darfur, Sudan. It is the capital of Northern Darfur, Suda...
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Famous Pharaohs: The Legacy of Ancient Egyptian Rulers
Great nations are made by great rulers, and ancient Egypt was built by the wisdom and courage of famous pharaohs through their distinct approach to...
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Fustat, the Old Muslim Capital of Egypt for 500 Years
Fustat is the “Old City” of Cairo, Egypt’s capital. Fustat was the first Muslim capital of Egypt when a Caliphate’s general conquered it in 640 A.D...
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Gift of the Nile: A Remarkable Story of Egypt’s Rise to Greatness
Gift of the Nile is an expression that you have surely heard if you ever read about ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile was a g...
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Why Are the Golan Heights so Important to so Many People?
The Golan Heights refers to a fertile mesa in southwestern Syria with political and strategic importance, belying its size. Israel confiscated the ...
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History of Algeria: The Transit Region of Europe and the Middle East
The history of Algeria can be tracked down to the time of Numidia or the army that rode horses. You may recall that they were called cavalry and th...