Egypt - Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae

"This outstanding archaeological area contains such magnificent monuments as the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at Philae, which were saved from the rising waters of the Nile thanks to the International Campaign launched by UNESCO, in 1960 to 1980." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Great postcard of Abu Simbel - one of the great symbols of the power of Eyptian Pharoahs. Thanks again to Anne for sending this card from Egypt.

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Map of Egypt with Abu Simble Temples. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France.

Egypt - Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur

"The capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt has some extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids. In ancient times, the site was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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A beautiful sunset postcard of the Pyramids in Egypt. Thanks to Yoshi for sending from Cairo, Egypt. The remaining Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.






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The Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza is the only remaining Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was considered an insult to be included in the voting of the Seven New Wonders of the World. So it has been given honorary listing together with the other New Seven Wonders of the World. Thanks to Heba for this wonderful card of the Light and Sound Show of Giza.






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A classical view of the Sphinx and Pyramid. Cool UNESCO World Heritage stamps of Giza and Komodo Islands with special France philatelic cancellation. Thanks to Jean Pierre of France.

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Giza Pyramids. Thanks to Solehah who visited Egypt and mailed this postcard from Malaysia.

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Saqqara Pyramid. Thanks to Solehah who bought this postcard from Egypt and mailed from Malaysia.

Egypt - Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

"Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With the temples and palaces at Karnak and Luxor, and the necropolises of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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Statue of Ramses II at Luxor and the Colossi of Menon at Thebes. Thanks to Kathy of Fresno, USA who was visiting Egypt and Jordan.






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A stately row of rams at Karnak Temple, Middle Egypt. Karnak and Luxor temples are part of the Ancient capital of Thebes. Nice map stamp used. Thanks to Salma of Egypt.

Egypt - Saint Catherine Area

"The Orthodox Monastery of St Catherine stands at the foot of Mount Horeb where, the Old Testament records, Moses received the Tablets of the Law. The mountain is known and revered by Muslims as Jebel Musa. The entire area is sacred to three world religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The Monastery, founded in the 6th century, is the oldest Christian monastery still in use for its initial function. Its walls and buildings of great significace to studies of Byzantine architecture and the Monastery houses outstanding collections of early Christian manuscripts and icons. The rugged mountainous landscape, containing numerous archaeological and religious sites and monuments, forms a perfect backdrop to the Monastery." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

View of St. Chatherine monastery built at the base of Mount Sinai in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. Postcard was written on December 4, 2009 and arrived in Penang on December 17, 2009. Thanks to Farah of Cairo, Egypt.

Egypt - Historic Cairo

"Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains. Founded in the 10th century, it became the new centre of the Islamic world, reaching its golden age in the 14th century. " Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Inside of the Cairo Citadel is the famous Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Nice stamps. Thanks to Farah of Egypt.