Nestled in the shadow of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is more than just a museum — it’s a portal through time. After years of anticipation, the GEM has become a must-visit destination...

There’s a kind of magic that hangs in the air in Luxor. You feel it the moment you step off the plane and into the golden sunlight. But if you want to experience the soul of this ancient...

Nestled in the heart of Cairo's historic Bab Al-Khalq district, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) stands as a beacon of cultural preservation and artistic excellence. Established in 1903, this institution is renowned for housing one of the...

One of the most enchanting and deeply symbolic elements of ancient Egyptian art is the depiction of the starry night sky, often found on the ceilings of tombs, temples, and even sarcophagi. These painted or carved motifs weren’t...

Montu, the god of war, victory, and the scorching sun. He was often depicted as a falcon-headed man, much like Horus or Ra, but distinguishable by his double-plume crown and sun disk. Sometimes, he even appeared as a bull,...

In a remarkable fusion of ancient art and astronomy, recent restoration efforts at Temple of Khnum in Esna, Egypt have unveiled a complete set of zodiac reliefs adorning the temple's ceiling. This discovery offers profound insights into the cultural...

Hidden beneath the sands of Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most enigmatic ancient sites awaits—The Serapeum. This vast underground necropolis, located near the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was a sacred burial place for the Apis Bulls, revered as incarnations...