Cairo aerial View and Nile River in Egypt
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Cairo Outskirts & the Nile Delta

If you want to dig a little deeper into Egyptian culture and history, the area surrounding the capital is home to several intriguing and important sites rarely included on typical Egypt itineraries. Although few can honestly be put in the 'must-see' category – except of course for the majestic ancient site of Saqqara, which lies on the city’s southern edge – those with time up their sleeve will enjoy delving into this lesser-seen region.


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Archaeologists have discovered a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian coffins

Oct 5, 2020 • 1 min read

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