History
This ancient Egyptian writing system used pictures and symbols.
What are hieroglyphics?
These deep fried balls made with broad beans is a common breakfast item found in street stalls and restaurants.
What is Falafel?
This singer, songwriter, and film actress was titled as the Star of the East & the Voice of Egypt.
Who is Umm Kalthoum?
This bustling city with a population of over 22 million people was founded by the Fatimids in the 10th century.
What is Cairo?
A seven wonder of the ancient world, these were built as ceremonial burial vaults for Egyptian pharaohs.
What is the Great Pyramids of Giza?
About 2,000 years before the Egyptians started using it, the Chinchorro people of Chile came up with this process for preserving their dead.
What is Mummification?
This popular fruit drink is commonly found on street carts, corner stores, and cafes.
What is Mango Juice?
This globally-renowned Egyptian singer and Guinness World Record holder for best selling Middle Eastern artist is most famous for his hit "Nour El Ein".
Who is Amr Diab?
One of the greatest libraries of the ancient world was famously burned by Julius Caesar in this city.
What is Alexandria?
The longest river in the world flowing with 680,000 gallons of water per second that flows north.
What is the Nile River?
This Greek word refers to the people that have descended from ancient Egypt and now recognized as Egyptian Christians.
What is Coptic?
This carb-loaded dish is Egypt's national dish and a widely popular street food.
What is Koshary?
This expressive art form involves intricate movements of the torso and hips.
What is Bellydance?
This vast desert spans much of Egypt's territory to the west of the Nile River.
What is the Sahara Desert?
Situated on the east bank of the river, this temple is a magnificent example of ancient Egyptian architecture. It is also used an inspiration in Las Vegas.
What is Luxor Temple?
Created in the 15th century BC, the oldest object in New York City's Central Park is an obelisk also known as the "needle" of this Ptolemaic Egyptian queen.
Who is Cleopatra?
This delicious sweet semolina cake is drenched in simple syrup and translates to "Just a Kiss".
What is Basbousa?
This ancient instrument is known as the first stringed instrument first built in 1300 BC.
What is Oud?
This artificial waterway is a popular trade route between Europe and Asia with nearly 19,000 ships transiting annually.
What is the Suez Canal?
A limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of the human.
What is the Sphinx?
One of the youngest pharoahs who ascended to the throne around the age of nine and reigned until his death around the age of nineteen.
Who is King Tutankhamun?
This spice is the most commonly used spice in Egyptian cuisine and was used as a preservative in mummification.
What is Cumin?
This singer is considered to be one of the greatest Egyptian musicians of all time, performing between 1952 until his death in 1977.
Who is Abdel Halim Hafez?
This popular resort destination on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula is known as the City of Peace.
What is Sharm El Sheikh?
These two impressive rock temples were carved into a mountainside during the reign of Ramses II and are known for their colossal statues.
What is Abu Simbel Temples?