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1. Abu Simbel Temples ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Al-Azhar Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Badr Museum

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4. Cairo Citadel

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5. Cairo Tower

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6. Colossi of Memnon

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7. Coptic Museum

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8. Egyptian Museum

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9. Gayer-Anderson Museum

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10. Pyramids of Giza

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11. Great Sphinx of Giza

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12. Karnak

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13. Khan el-Khalili

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14. Luxor Museum

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15. Luxor Temple

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16. Montaza Palace

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17. Mount Sinai

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18. Mummification Museum

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19. Nile River

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20. Ras Mohammad National Park

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21. Saqqara

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22. Siwa Oasis

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23. Temple of Kom Ombo

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24. Valley of the Kings

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25. Valley of the Queens

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Egypt is home to some of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, and is also the site of some of the oldest and most notable examples of human society and civilization. Egyptian exhibits exist in museums all over the globe, but they are nothing compared to the astounding beauty of seeing the Giza Pyramid Complex up close, or the legendary tomb of King Tutankhamen in person.

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