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Author Archives: Brigitte Nioche
New Year in Egypt and around the World
The celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. In the years around 2000 BC, the Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon (actually … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Islam, Pyramids, Religion
Tagged Catholic Church, Copts, Greece, New Year, Romans, Traditions
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Christmas in Egypt
Christmas in Egypt by Nermin Sami and Jimmy Dunn Because of the time the Holy Family spent in Egypt with the infant Jesus, Christmas is a very special celebration in Egypt. In Egypt, Copts, who are Egypt’s traditional Christians, … Continue reading
Egypt’s Daily Life – Seeing Clearly???
If I was Egyptian I would like to be man. Why? I like to see clearly and I don’t know if I could if I was the lady taking a buggy ride while visiting the Pyramids – but I suppose it’s … Continue reading
Egypt – 2,000-year-old Pet Cemetery
Dogs, monkeys, cats: 2,000-year-old pet cemetery uncovered in Egypt By Tracy Watson – Special for USA Today Dec. 2, 2016 In Egypt’s ancient town of Berenike, archeologists discovered a nearly 2000-year-old pet cemetery with dogs, cats and monkeys. Elizabeth Keatinge … Continue reading
Egypt no longer on US State Deparment travel warning list
Ahram Online , Wednesday 23 Nov 2016 File Photo: This Aug. 30, 2015, photo, shows camels resting between rides with their owners against the backdrop of the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. (Photo: AP) Egypt’s tourism minister Yahia Rashed hailed … Continue reading
Pahraoh Ramses II – Even the Great Can Fall
Ramses II was one of Egypt’s longest reigning pharaohs – over 65 years – he died when he was in his 90s. His statues, bigger than life, bigger than anything, can be found all over Egypt. But even the biggest can … Continue reading
Ancient Mymmy discovered near Luxor
Ancient Egyptian mummy discovered ‘in very good condition’ Spanish archaeologists find remains in tomb said to date from between 1075BC and 664BC near Luxor in southern Egypt Sarcophagus containing the mummy that has been found near Luxor. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images … Continue reading
Posted in Excavations, Luxor, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Ancient Egypt, archaeology, Ciaro, Egypt, Luxor, Mummies, New Discoveries, Spanish Archaeologist, travel
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Egypt’s Ancient Stones Coming Back To Life
When visiting Egypt we are all awe-struck by the scale and beauty of temples, statues and columns. But we seldom think of how it is possible that we can see these treasures still today – thousand of years later. We have to … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Egyptologists, Excavations
Tagged Excavation Sites, Hatshepsut's Temple, Status
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Luxor Temple – People or Ants?
How small we humans look compared to images the Ancient Egyptians left of themselves. More from Egypt soon Brigitte
Posted in Ancient Stones, Egypt, Luxor, Tourism, Travel
Tagged Ants, Luxor Temple, tourists
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Egypt’s Palm – Trees Dead or Alive
Palm Trees are my favorite kind of tree and when I think of a palm tree I see sunny beaches and long to go on vacation. Or during a hurricane I admire their strength when they resist the forces of the … Continue reading
Egypt My Love 