For centuries, hundreds of millions of people have relied on desert wetlands that are now disappearing. Can blending ancient ...

Most foreign visitors to Egypt stick to the Nile Valley or the Red Sea coast, but that's to miss the bulk of this huge ...

Step into the ancient land of Egypt, where history and wonder collide. In this cinematic journey, we explore the most spectacular places in Egypt, beyond just the pyramids. From the timeless majesty ...

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Christian monasticism began in the Egyptian desert: in the 4th century ... and the "splendid" Adrère Amellal in Siwa, the lush oasis town where Alexander, setting out to conquer the known ...