Nile is the longest river in the world. It stretches for more than 6700 km from its source. The ancient Greek historian Herodotus said “Egypt – a gift of the Nile”, because in its valley lives 95% of the population. Here all of agriculture is focused – the river not only provides moisture but also fertilizes soil. Valley of the great river stretches for 1500 kilometers from... 

Pyramid of the XX century. Aswan Dam. Egypt Aswan Dam is sometimes called the “pyramid of the XX century” – on a scale construction is not inferior to a grand ancient creature. Quite the contrary: for the construction of the dam was used 17 times more stone than the pyramid of Cheops. And participated in the construction of different countries. First, a small dam built in Britain... 

City of the dead. Cairo. Egypt City of the dead begins to the north of the Citadel, goes around it and extends very far to the south. City of the dead – is a huge necropolis, perhaps the biggest in the world. Cemeteries exist here since the XII century. and began to expand in the XV century., the most ancient tombs belong to this period. Forms of the tombs are very different: some are simple...