A Tour of Egypt 25Temple of Hatshepsut, and many finely decorated tombs
draw eager tourists anxious to explore the remnants of
Egypt’s intricate funerary practices. Howard Carter’s 1922
discovery of King Tutankhamun’s ( King Tut’s) tomb filled
with treasures still remains one of the most internationally
celebrated sites to visit.
For Tutankhamun Enthusiasts
If Tut is your interest, National Geographic has a fully interactive
site featuring the original February 1923 volume at:
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/egypt.Aswan
Gateway to Africa, frontier city and prosperous market at
the crossroads of the ancient caravan trade route, Aswan is
undoubtedly one of my favourite places in Egypt. It has a
sleepy, almost tranquil atmosphere, in contrast to the rest
of Egypt. It is here that the Nile is the most enchanting and
magical as it weaves through the mass of boulders and
small islands, glistening sparkles dancing off its surface.
View of Elephantine Island in Aswan.