Egypt — stories and articles

Everything on WonderBooks tagged Egypt: 4 articles and 70 illustrated stories, free to read with audio narration.

Articles

• Unlocking Al-Azhar Mosque: Is Entry Really Free?
• Is Claude Available in Egypt? What AI Access Means for Everyone
• Al-Azhar Mosque: A Timeless Landmark's Hours
• Why Is Alexandria in Egypt? Unpacking the City's Enduring Location

Illustrated stories

• Abu Simbel, Egypt
  The temples were dismantled and relocated in the 1960s to avoid being submerged by the… • Egypt
• Abydos, Egypt
  The construction of the Osireion and Temple of Seti I during the New Kingdom period (c. • Egypt
• Al-Azhar Mosque (Cairo, Egypt — 972)
  Artwork and artistic legacy • 972)
• Alexandria, Egypt
  Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, becoming a major center of Hellenistic… • Egypt
• Alexandria, Egypt
  Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became a major center of… • Egypt
• Ancient Egypt (3100–30 BC)
  The Rise and Fall of the Pharaohs
• Assiut, Egypt
  The construction of the Assiut Barrage in 1902 significantly altered the region's… • Egypt
• Aswan, Egypt
  Construction of the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1970) reshaped the Nile Valley,… • Egypt
• Aswan, Egypt
  Construction of the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1970) created Lake Nasser, the… • Egypt
• Bahariya Oasis, Egypt
  The discovery of the Valley of the Golden Mummies in 1996 transformed Bahariya Oasis… • Egypt
• Cairo, Egypt
  The construction of the Pyramids of Giza, dating back over 4,500 years, solidified… • Egypt
• Cairo, Egypt
  The construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s significantly impacted Egypt's… • Egypt
• Camera Obscura by Ibn al-Haytham (Cairo, Egypt — c. 1000 AD)
  Artwork and artistic legacy • c. 1000 AD) • 11th century
• Dahab, Egypt
  The Sinai Peninsula, including Dahab, was occupied by Israel following the Six-Day War… • Egypt
• Dakhla Oasis, Egypt
  The discovery of the ancient town of Mut in Dakhla provides key insights into… • Egypt
• Dendera, Egypt
  The construction of the Dendera Temple complex, dedicated to Hathor, began around 2250… • Egypt
• Edfu, Egypt
  The construction of the Edfu Temple began during the Ptolemaic Dynasty in 237 BC,… • Egypt
• Egyptian Pottery: The First Art Form
  The First Art Form • Ancient Egypt
• El Alamein, Egypt
  The Battles of El Alamein (1942) were decisive turning points in the North African… • Egypt
• El Gouna, Egypt
  Construction began in 1989, transforming the area into the resort town. • Egypt
• El Quseir, Egypt
  Ancient Egyptians used El Quseir as a launch point for expeditions to the Land of Punt… • Egypt
• Farafra Oasis, Egypt
  Ancient caravan routes connected Farafra with other oases and trade centers,… • Egypt
• Fayoum, Egypt
  Fayoum was an important area in ancient Egypt, known as Shedet, and was associated… • Egypt
• Giza, Egypt
  The construction of the Pyramids of Giza during the Old Kingdom period of ancient… • Egypt
• Grand Museum Of Egypt
  The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter sparked worldwide… • Egypt
• Great Sphinx of Giza by Ancient Egyptian artisans (Egypt — c. 2500 BC)
  Artwork and artistic legacy • c. 2500 BC)
• Hatshepsut: The Woman Who Became Pharaoh
  The Woman Who Became Pharaoh • Ancient Egypt
• How Animals Adapt
  Carnival and Desert
• How Egyptians Moved 2-Ton Blocks
  Egyptians • Ancient Egypt
• Hurghada, Egypt
  Construction of the Suez Canal (1869) spurred initial development along the Red Sea… • Egypt
• Ismailia, Egypt
  The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, transforming Ismailia from a small village into… • Egypt
• Kharga Oasis, Egypt
  The discovery of the Kharga Oasis cemeteries reveals a rich Roman and early Christian… • Egypt
• Kom Ombo, Egypt
  The construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s significantly impacted the Nile's flow… • Egypt
• Library of Alexandria destruction (Egypt — c. 3rd Century BC)
  Artwork and artistic legacy • c. 3rd Century BC)
• Luxor, Egypt
  The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter near Luxor brought… • Egypt
• Luxor Today: The World's Largest Open-Air Museum
  The World's Largest Open-Air Museum • Ancient Egypt
• Marsa Alam, Egypt
  Construction of Marsa Alam International Airport in 2001 spurred tourism growth. • Egypt
• Marsa Matrouh, Egypt
  World War II saw significant battles fought in the area, influencing its development. • Egypt
• Minya, Egypt
  The discovery of the Tomb of Petosiris in Tuna el-Gebel (near Minya) in the early 20th… • Egypt
• Nefertari's Tomb: The Sistine Chapel of Egypt
  The Sistine Chapel of Egypt • Ancient Egypt
• Nuweiba, Egypt
  The Six-Day War in 1967 significantly impacted the Sinai Peninsula, including Nuweiba,… • Egypt
• Petra (Ma'an, Jordan — c. 5th Century BC)
  Artwork and artistic legacy • c. 5th Century BC) • 5th Century BC
• Philae Temple: Rescued from the Flood
  Rescued from the Flood • Ancient Egypt
• Port Said Egypt
  The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 transformed Port Said from a small settlement… • Egypt
• Port Said, Egypt
  The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 transformed Port Said from a small village into… • Egypt
• Qena, Egypt
  The discovery of the Dendera Temple complex near Qena has drawn significant… • Egypt
• Rosetta (Rashid), Egypt
  Discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799, a pivotal artifact in deciphering hieroglyphs. • Egypt
• Safaga, Egypt
  Ancient Egyptians used the Red Sea coast near Safaga for trade routes to Punt… • Egypt
• Saint Catherine, Egypt
  The construction of Saint Catherine's Monastery began in the 6th century by order of… • Egypt
• Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
  The Six-Day War in 1967 led to Israeli occupation of the Sinai Peninsula, including… • Egypt
• Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
  The Six-Day War in 1967 led to Israeli occupation of the Sinai Peninsula, including… • Egypt
• Siwa Oasis, Egypt
  Alexander the Great visited Siwa in 331 BC to consult the Oracle of Amun. • Egypt
• Sohag, Egypt
  The construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s significantly impacted the Nile… • Egypt
• Suez, Egypt
  The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 revolutionized maritime trade routes. • Egypt
• Taba, Egypt
  The Six-Day War in 1967 resulted in Israel occupying the Sinai Peninsula, including… • Egypt
• Tanta, Egypt
  Tanta was established as a significant city during the Islamic conquest of Egypt in… • Egypt
• Temple of Karnak (Luxor, Egypt — c. 2000 BC)
  Artwork and artistic legacy • c. 2000 BC)
• The Book of the Dead: A Traveler's Guide
  A Traveler's Guide • Ancient Egypt
• The Boy King Tutankhamun
  Ancient Egypt
• The Coptic Church: Egypt's Christian Heritage
  Egypt's Christian Heritage • Ancient Egypt
• The Microscope Revolution
  Carnival and Microscope
• The Opening of the Suez Canal (1869, Mediterranean)
  The Opening of the Suez Canal • Egypt
• The Priests and Priestesses of Egypt
  Ancient Egypt
• The Rosetta Stone: Cracking the Code
  Cracking the Code • Ancient Egypt
• The Treasure of El-Lahun
  Ancient Egypt
• Tiye: Power Behind the Throne
  Power Behind the Throne • Ancient Egypt
• Why the Sky Is Blue
  San Francisco and Physics
• Isis, and the Goddess Who Outlived Egypt
• The Void Above the Gallery
• Thoth, and the God Who Kept the Records