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The ancient Egyptians believed that their life on earth was only one part of their journey. The eternal journey ended not in death but in everlasting joy and life. Read on to understand the reasons behind this and the processes in place to make sure that they were as prepared for the afterlife as their life on earth

A very popular, hearty dinner dish, especially in the colder months, is shorbaat aads. This delicate red/orange lentil soup is served ideally with a little lime. Do you want to know how the Egyptians prepare and cook this delicious soup at home?

Egypt is a special place that once you have visited, will stay in your heart forever and its people will be your friends for life!

Eighty pyramids and hundreds of temples were built during the reign of the pharaohs in Egypt. Did these megalomaniacal construction projects bring the empire to completion?

The monument marking the resting place of the deceased is modest and simple, as lavish displays are discouraged in Islam. Graves are sometimes marked only with a simple wreath, if at all. However, it is becoming more common for family members to have small grave monuments.

Regardless of religion or culture, we find superstitions all over the world & people who believe in them in each country. It is no different in Egypt but Egyptian superstitions vary from different parts of the country.

Sakkara is an extremely important place for Egyptian culture & history. Do you know why? 

The bust of Nefretete illustrates the splendor of royal power during the eighteenth dynasty, and the canon of the then beauty.  It has been copied and replicated many times makes it one of the more iconic works of art. 

The Egyptian soul was thought to have three parts, the K’s, the Ba & the Akh. The Ka was the life force believed to live within the body during life & survive it following death...

Kunafa is known as queen of Arabic dessert. Its most royal and supreme sweet delicacy. When in Egypt, it's worth sampling this sweet delight.

Alexandria is a cosmopolitan city and is known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean”. It has an atmosphere that is as European as it is Middle Eastern.

Some say the vessel is a solar barge, used by the Pharoah during his daily voyages across the sky. Others say the ship was a funerary craft for transporting the Pharaohs body to the afterlife.