If
you are planning for a family holiday, Egypt is one of the best venues
around the globe to consider. As amongst the ideal countries to travel,
Egypt is the home of past planets, stone monuments, temples, pyramids
and many other scenic historical and natural destinations. If you are
bored with beach holidays, then it is the time for you to consider
historic temples, pyramids and other scenic views that holidays in Egypt
have to offer. Here is the list of top 10 ancient temples that you must
visit during your Egypt holidays.
Karnak
Karnak
is the largest ancient religious site in the world and represents the
combine achievement of many generations of ancient Egyptian builders.
The Temple of Karnak consists of three main Egyptian temples, smaller
enclosed temples and several outer temples located about 2.5 kilometers
north to Luxor. Hypostyle Hall is the most famous structure of Karnak.
With an area of 5,000 m2 (50,000 sq ft) with 134 massive columns
arranged in 16 rows, this hall has capacity to astonish anyone.
Abu Simbel
This
beautiful temple was, carved out of the mountainside during the reign
of Pharaoh Ramesses the Great in the 13th century BC, as a lasting
monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. It is a top Egypt tour
destination.
Luxor Temple
Located
on the east bank of the River Nile in the ancient city of Thebe, Luxor
temple was founded in 1400 BC and was dedicated to the three Egyptian
gods Amun, Mut, and khons. This temple was the center of the festival of
Opet, Thebes’ most important festival. Today Luxor is one of the
premier travel destinations in Egypt.
Temple of Hatshepsut
This
temple is one of the most characteristic temples in the whole Egypt,
due to its famous design and decorations. Built of limestone, this
stunning temple is truly a one of a kind.
Philae - The Temple of Isis
This
temple is renowned for its beautiful goddess Isis and relocated on an
island behind the old Aswan dam. The temple is dedicated to Isis,
goddess of medicine, magic in ancient Egypt.
Temple of Edfu
As
dedicated to the falcon god Horus, this one is the second largest
Egyptian temple after Karnak. This temple consists of traditional
elements of Egyptian temples of the New Kingdom with some Greek elements
such as the house of birth, which is also known as the Mammisi.
Kom Ombo - Temple of Horus the Elder and Sobek
Kom
Ombo consists of two adjacent temples, one dedicated to Horus the
Elder, the falcon god of sky and war. The second one is dedicated for
the crocodile deity, Sobek. - The god of creation and fertility. A
museum with mummified crocodiles is also on site.
Habu temple of Ramses III
The
great temple built by Ramses III on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor,
it is the biggest temple after Karnak temple, Ramses III shows his
power and mighty and he is the spiritual son of his predecessor Ramses
II.
Temple of Seti at Abydos
This
is the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Seti I and situated on the west bank
of the Nile in Abydos. This temple contains the Abydos Kings List, which
is chronological list of many dynastic pharaohs of Egypt from Menes
3000B.C, the Egyptian king credited with founding the First dynasty,
until Rameses II, son of Seti 1st.
Dendera - Temple of Hathor.
As
one of the last great Egyptian temples built by the Greeks and Romans,
the temple is situated north of Luxor in the city of Qena. It is built
for the goddess Hathor, the goddess of love, happiness, joy and music.
The temple ceiling is beautifully decorated by the zodiac signs which
were cleaned from the suit that had covered it for a long time.
A
holiday in Egypt really does work wonders, especially during winter.
Egyptian vacations are full of activities. No matter, it is sightseeing
or safari excursion or horse riding; this country never gives its
tourists a chance to complain. You can book your Egypt holiday packages from Nile Holiday at a budget suited price.
