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Beyond Giza – 4 Incredible Destinations and Experiences in Egypt
From the lush Nile Valley to the dry desert dunes, Egypt is a land of beauty and contrasts. Here you can experience the history and culture of the Ancient Egyptians that lived so long ago and immerse yourself in the world of Egyptology and adventure. But what is there to see beyond just the Pyramids? Here are 4 amazing destinations and activities to experience the real culture and history of Egypt beyond Giza. Luxor Located in the heart of Egypt, Luxor is a perfect place to experience the real culture and see some of the most impressive and stunning sites in the whole country. Here you can find Karnak Temple,…
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Mummies: Secrets from the Tomb
I love history. And my children are quite interested in happenings of the past, too, so it’s turning out that we make a pretty good team of explorers. So this year as part of our social studies, I purchased the Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer. Story of the World comes in four volumes: Ancient Times, The Middle Ages, Early Modern Times, and the Modern Age. We started at the beginning with Ancient times and kicked things off with cavemen. Recently though, we’ve been finishing up our lessons about Ancient Egypt and the Pharaohs. I happened to check the website for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles…