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How to Spend a Week in Egypt
Egypt is Africa’s most visited country and after spending 9 days here, it is no surprise why. Egypt is easily accessible for most travelers and hosts so many historical sites that you’d think that the country was one large open-air museum. I decided to make the quick trip to Egypt from Sudan for the holidays, which was only a 2.5 hour flight from Khartoum. I spent 9 days here, but if you’re short on time you can definitely see all the major sites in less time; however, this will likely make your trip more costly, as you’ll be paying for domestic flights between cities to save time rather than taking trains…
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Ask anyone about the great civilizations of the past and you’ll likely hear about the Greeks, Romans, and Mayans, but very rarely are the Nubians ever mentioned. Who are the Nubians? The Nubians are the original inhabitants of modern-day southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Historically, these lands were all known as Nubia, and unknown to many, is home to one of the greatest civilizations in history. In fact, the Nubians ruled ancient Egypt for a little over a century! Egyptians referred to the Nubian region as “Ta-Seti,” which means “The Land of the Bow,” a reference to Nubian archery skills. The Nubians had their own distinct culture despite their proximity to Egypt;…
