Nelles Guide Egypt

by Ambros, Eva

• ISBN13: 9783886181407
• ISBN10: 3886181405
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Hunter Pub Inc

Summary

History and Culture: Pyramids, sphinxes, tombs and temples recall Egypt's ancient past. One of the first and most fascinating civilizations of human history was born here on the banks of the mighty Nile thousands of years ago. Later on caliphs and sultans turned Egypt into an oriental fairy-tale land out of the 1001 Nights -- an atmosphere it has kept to this day. Travel Destinations: Nelles Guide Egypt leads you from Cairo, the pulsating metropolis, to the timeless beauty of the Nile oasis. It covers everything: the magnificient monuments from the days of the Pharaohs, splendid mosques and churches as well as the beautiful beaches of Alexandria and the Red Sea, the bizarre mountains of the Sinai and the pristine oases of the Sahara. Features: The phenomenon of re-Islamization is one of the topics that may deepen the reader's interest in Egypt. Other features report on such subjects as the Aswan dam, the Nobel prize winner Nagib Mahfuz, the art and gods of the pharaohs and the science of egyptology. Nelles Guide Egypt does not stop at describing places, it also presents the complexities of Egyptian life. Travel Information: Whether traveling by boat, road or air, the Guidelines at the end of the book will assist you before and during your journey. The Guideposts at the end of each chapter in the travel section are especially designed to suit every des-tination and offer a great deal of important information about accomodation, hotels, restaurants and more. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Imprint/Legend	2	(4)
List of Maps	6	(8)
HISTORY AND CULTURE
A Gift of the Nile	14	(4)
The Kingdoms of the Pharaohs	18	(10)
Worship of the Gods and Belief in the Afterlife	28	(6)
Egypt's Great Gods	34	(2)
Pictures for Eternity	36	(2)
Antiquity and Christianity	38	(5)
Under the Banner of Islam	43	(5)
From Sultan Selim to President Mubarak	48	(11)
TRAVELING IN EGYPT
Northern Egypt and the Nile Delta
Alexandria	59	(5)
From Alexandria to the Oasis of Siwa	64	(3)
Wadi an-Natrun	67	(1)
The Delta	68	(1)
The Suez Canal Zone	68	(7)
INFO: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	70	(5)
Cairo and the Pyramids
Cairo	75	(4)
Strolling through Cairo	79	(1)
Modern City Center	79	(4)
Old Cairo	83	(4)
The Islamic Old Town	87	(14)
The Pyramids of Giza	101	(5)
The Necropolis of Saqqara	106	(6)
Memphis	112	(7)
INFO: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	114	(5)
Central Egypt And The Oases
The Provinces of Giza and Beni Suef	119	(3)
Fayyum Oasis	122	(2)
The Province of Minya	124	(6)
The Provinces of Asyut and Sohag	130	(4)
The Province of Qena	134	(1)
The Western Oases	135	(8)
INFO: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	138	(5)
Hundred-Gated Thebes
Luxor	143	(7)
Karnak	150	(9)
Western Thebes	159	(26)
INFO: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	180	(5)
From Luxor To The Nubian Temples
Esna	185	(1)
Al-Ka`b	186	(1)
Edfu	186	(2)
Kom Ombo	188	(2)
Aswan	190	(8)
The Nubian Temples	198	(9)
INFO: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	205	(2)
Coral Reefs and Bizarre Mountains
The Red Sea	207	(3)
The Sinai	210	(3)
St. Catherine's Monastery	213	(5)
INFO: Hotels, Restaurants, Sights	215	(3)
FEATURES
Researching Ancient Egypt	218	(4)
The Mystery of the Hieroglyphs	222	(1)
Allahu Akbar	223	(1)
The Renaissance of Islam	224	(2)
Nasser's Pyramid Stands in Aswan	226	(2)
Little Land for Many Children	228	(3)
A Jasmine Morning	231	(1)
Nobel Prize for Nagib Mahfuz	232	(2)
Culinary Delights	234	(2)
Metric Conversion	236	(1)
Preparations	236	(2)
Climate / Travel Season / Clothing	236	(1)
Entry Requirements / Visas	236	(1)
Entering the Country by Car	237	(1)
Customs and Import Regulations	237	(1)
Currency / Foreign Exchange	238	(1)
Health Care	238	(1)
Routes to Egypt	238	(1)
By Air	238	(1)
By Ship	238	(1)
By Road	239	(1)
Travel within Egypt	239	(3)
Security for Tourists	239	(1)
By Train	239	(1)
By Air	240	(1)
By Ship	240	(1)
By Bus or Group Taxi	240	(1)
By Car	241	(1)
Car Rental and City Taxis	241	(1)
Tours	241	(1)
Pratical Tips from A to Z	242	(4)
Accommodation	242	(1)
Alcohol / Baksheesh / Banks / Electricity	242	(1)
Festivals / Calendar / Holidays	243	(1)
Filming and Photography	243	(1)
Food and Drink / Guides	243	(1)
Information / Opening Times	244	(1)
Pharmacies	244	(1)
Post / Prices / Print Media Shopping	244	(2)
Sports / Telecommunications / Time	246	(1)
Egypt in Statistics	246	(1)
Addresses	247	(1)
Embassies and Consulates	247	(1)
Airline Offices / Automobile Club	247	(1)
Offices of the Eyptian Tourist Authority	247	(1)
Basic Language Guide	247	(3)
Author / Photographers	250	(1)
Index	251