Sacred Sites in Egypt

Like most countries in the Middle East, Egypt has played a major role in religious history. Once the seat of the pharaohs and their famous search for immortality, Egypt later became a important center of Christianity (the practice of monastic seclusion is said to have originated here) followed by Islam. All across Egypt, you'll find rare and fascinating religious sites to visit, including desert monasteries, ancient churches, and world-famous mosques. Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Egypt profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map.

Featured Sites in Egypt Giza Pyramids Giza Constructed at least 4,500 years ago and shrouded in fascinating mystery, the pyramids of Giza are the only Ancient Wonder of the World to survive today. Luxor Temple Luxor Near Karnak and also dedicated to Amun is the huge Luxor Temple, dating from the 1300s BC. It is full of monumental statues, tall walls and ancient carvings, and is beautifully lit at night. Karnak Temple Luxor Dedicated primarily to Pharaoh Amun, this vast temple complex in Luxor was begun around 1600 BC. It is an impressive sight and second only to the Great Pyramids of Giza in popularity.

All Sites in Egypt (View on Map) Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque Alexandria Abu Simbel Abu Simbel Abydos Upper Egypt Al-Azhar Mosque and University Cairo Alexandria National Museum Alexandria Bent Pyramid Dahshur Bibliotheca Alexandrina Alexandria Citadel Cairo Colossi of Memnon Luxor Coptic Museum Cairo Dendera Upper Egypt Edfu Temple Edfu Egyptian Museum Cairo Giza Pyramids Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Giza Greco-Roman Museum Alexandria Hanging Church Cairo Ibn Tulun Mosque Cairo Karnak Temple Luxor Kom Ombo Kom Ombo Luxor Temple Luxor Mastaba of Mereruka Saqqara Medinet Habu Luxor Mount Sinai Sinai Peninsula Muhammad Ali Mosque Cairo Philae Philae Island Ramesseum Luxor Red Pyramid Dahshur Serapeum Alexandria St. Catherine's Monastery Sinai St. George's Church Cairo St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral Alexandria St. Paul's Monastery Eastern Desert Step Pyramid of Djoser Saqqara Sultan Hassan Mosque Cairo Temple of Hatshepsut Luxor Valley of the Kings Luxor

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