Mena House Hotel This grand hotel is located in Giza very near to the Pyramids. Winston Churchill stayed here during World War II. President Jimmy Carter also stayed here, and the Egypt-Israel peace treaty was signed here in 1979.
Memphis - The Alabaster SphinxThe Alabaster Sphinx was recently found in a nearby swamp. Some what weathered but still very impressive.
Memphis - Colossal Statue of Ramses IIThis statue of Ramses II stands over 40 feet in height.
Memphis - Hieroglyphic WritingPicture writing of the ancient Egyptians.
Sakkara - Entrance to FuneraryTo access the Tomb Complex of Pharaoh Zoser, visitors pass through a long galley of columns that were once covered with stone slabs.
Sakkara - Hed-Sed ComplexIn an open courtyard area, visitors see many symbols of early Egypt including these Cobras.
Sakkara - The Step PyramidFinal resting place of Zoser, first Pharaoh of the Old Kingdom. This is the first pyramid that we know of that was constructed for a Pharaoh.
Sakkara - House of the NorthNear Zoser's Stepped Pyramid is located House of the North showing magnificent works of the ancients.
Sakkara - House of the NorthAnother wall painting showing daily life in ancient Egypt.
Carpet School Near CairoChildren go to school to learn to make carpets for a few hours a day.
Carpet School Near CairoThe remaining part of the day these students go to regular classrooms to read and write.
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