When people talk about Egypt, most of them think of pyramids and pharaohs. When we grow up, we see many fantasy TV shows set in ancient Egypt. They make Egypt feel mysterious and amazing. This is because Egypt has a very long history. It left many unsolved mysteries and ancient ruins. These are perfect for movies and books. If you plan to visit Egypt soon and feel its mystery, here are some great places you must see. You can enjoy beautiful buildings and learn their stories.

Grand Egyptian Museum

If you fly to Egypt, you will probably land in Cairo first. Cairo is the capital of Egypt. It has the new Grand Egyptian Museum. It has the best ancient Egyptian relics. It is also the largest museum in the world for ancient Egyptian artifacts. If you want to learn about ancient Egyptian culture, this is the best place to go.It shows famous things like Tutankhamun's gold mask, the huge statue of Ramses II, and the Khufu Solar Ship. These are the most important treasures in the museum. You can also see other things from Tutankhamun's tomb, such as his golden throne, three golden coffins, and the alabaster boxes for organs like the liver and lungs.

Luxor Temple

Luxor is one of the most special cities in Egypt. If it is your first time there, you should try a hot air balloon ride over the old temples. It is a very special experience.In front of the big gate of Luxor Temple, there are two sitting statues of Ramses II and an obelisk. Ramses II was the third pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty. He ruled for a very long time and had a great influence on Egypt. People also call him Ramses the Great.On the walls of the gate, there are carvings of Ramses II fighting the Hittites. The carvings on the right show Ramses II having a meeting before the war while the Hittites are attacking the Egyptian camp. The carvings on the left show Ramses II chasing the running Hittites.

  1. Temple of Hathor

This temple was built for love. People say Ramses II loved a woman named Nefertari more than anyone else. Ramses II once said: 'When you walk by softly, you take my heart away.' 'My love for you is special. You are the most beautiful in the world. No one can take your place.' 'The sun rises because of you, and the sun shines for you.'
The Temple of Hathor is very special in ancient Egypt. It is one of the few temples built for a queen. It shows how much Ramses II loved Nefertari.The paintings inside the temple show the queen standing with gods. The colors are still bright today. In front of the temple, there are statues of Ramses II and Nefertari. The queen's statue is almost as tall as the pharaoh's. This is very different from old Egyptian traditions. Usually, queen statues only reach the pharaoh's knees. This shows Ramses II's deep love for Nefertari. It also means she had a very high position, almost the same as the king. If you want to learn about the love story of Egypt's greatest pharaoh, you can visit this temple.

Red Sea

If you think Egypt is only deserts, you are wrong. Egypt also has a famous place for diving. Dahab in Egypt is next to the Red Sea. The water is clear. It has the famous Blue Hole, a great place for diving. People call it a paradise for divers.If you don't want to dive, you can rent a small boat and go fishing. It is also a good choice. When you are tired, you can sit at the front of the boat and look at the sea. It is very relaxing.If you see many sea birds around the boat, the workers are probably feeding them. If you want to join, you can throw fish meat into the air. The birds will fly and eat it.

  1. Alexandria

Alexandria is Egypt's second largest city. It is also a great place to visit. It has a long history and is full of mystery.Long ago, it had the tallest lighthouse and the largest library in the world. People say the ancient Library of Alexandria had 700,000 scrolls. That is like more than 100,000 books today. These books came from many countries. So Alexandria became the center of knowledge in the world.The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It used advanced lenses and mirrors to guide ships. It was truly a wonder at that time.Unluckily, Alexandria had serious land sinking and strong earthquakes. Most of the old city is now under the sea. The great lighthouse is gone forever.But the culture and history of this city are still alive. If you are interested in old history and culture, you should come and visit this special city.


When you stand on this old land with thousands of years of history, you will want to learn about its past and the stories behind the ruins. The paintings of Ramses II and the gold mask of Tutankhamun are special, romantic and mysterious.