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10/02/2025

Molochea.
Molochea (ar. ملوخية) is the name of a very popular national dish in Egypt. It is prepared in almost every home. You can often find the amazing aroma of this dish on the streets of Egypt.
This is a rich green soup, which is achieved through the use of the leaves of the herb of the same name. Molochea is also called "Egyptian spinach" for its high content of vitamins and minerals.
In addition, medicinal properties are also credited to Molochea. Its name comes from the phrase "for kings", since at one time it was believed that only noble persons were allowed to use it.
It is done very simply - dry molochea is poured with broth in a ratio of 1: 1, and then the thick green gruel is cooked to a viscous consistency. A few minutes before readiness, finely chopped toasted garlic is added to the sauce. This is a classic recipe that has many variations in life. For example, the Egyptians often add onions, paprika, and other hot spices to their favorite sauce. Dishes acquire an absolutely amazing, indescribable taste.
Molochea is served with tortillas, rice, noodles and vegetable salad, placing pieces of meat on a separate plate or adding them directly to the soup. Usually they make molochea with chicken, but there is also an option with rabbit, lamb, shrimp or fish.

07/02/2025

07/12/2024

Do you know the type of birds displayed on the tomb wall?

From the tomb of Khnumhotep II (ẖnmw-ḥtp, “Khnum is pleased”) was an ancient Egyptian Great Chief of the Oryx nome (the 16th nome of Upper Egypt) during the reign of pharaohs Amenemhat II and Senusret II of the 12th Dynasty, Middle Kingdom (20th century BCE). He is well known for his tomb at Beni Hasan and its decorations. One specific and recognizable image is the assortment of birds resting upon a tree. They are followed by captured ducks trapped in a fishermen’s net.

𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬𓋹𓎬
𓋹𓊽𓋴𓆖𓎛𓇳𓎛𓏇𓇳𓏤 _______________ˁnḫ ḏd s ḏ.t nḥḥ mı͗ rˁ
‘Life, Stability, and Health Forever and
Eternity like Ra’
𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁𓊁

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30/08/2024

SAQQARA
THE UNTOLD STORY
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Perhaps there is little talk about the fact that the whole of Saqqara is literally permeated with pits, paths, mazes and mines, destinations of which are still not quite clear.
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When historians try to give a reasonable explanation for the purpose of these buildings, then unfortunately everything is explained in terms we are familiar with; tombs, scaffolding and other burial or cult structures.
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But these places are not as simple as they seem - first of all, there is a clear contradiction between the quality of the walls of constructions, the complexity of the structures and the archaeological finds there, which are quite primitive.
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It is a small fact that these shafts and tunnels are very often interconnected, and some of them are even connected to the underground infrastructure systems located many kilometers away from Saqqara.
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Saqqara is a settlement in Egypt, about 25 km south of Cairo. It houses the oldest necropolis of the capital of the Ancient Kingdom, Memphis.
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The name comes from the god of the dead "Sokar" the patron saint of the necropolises.

28/08/2024

In ancient Egypt, dogs were highly valued as companions, hunters, and protectors, and some were even associated with deities like Anubis. They were often depicted in art and sometimes mummified, highlighting their significance. In modern Egypt, while dogs remain common as pets and working animals, cultural attitudes vary, with increasing awareness and appreciation for their importance.
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En el antiguo Egipto, los perros eran muy valorados como compañeros, cazadores y protectores, y algunos estaban asociados con deidades como Anubis. A menudo se representaban en el arte y, en ocasiones, eran momificados, lo que destacaba su importancia. En el Egipto moderno, aunque los perros siguen siendo comunes como mascotas y animales de trabajo, las actitudes culturales varían, con una creciente conciencia y aprecio por su importancia.

28/08/2024

Isla Zabargad
Una isla egipcia ubicada a unos 70 kilómetros de las costas de la ciudad de Marsa Alam, y específicamente frente a la zona de Ras Banas, al sur de Marsa Alam, se encuentra una de las islas marinas más importantes y valiosas del Mar Rojo: la Isla Zabargad.

Antiguamente, la isla tenía canteras para la extracción del valioso mineral zabargad (peridoto), pero fueron cerradas hace décadas. En la época faraónica, se encontró un escarabajo hecho de zabargad en Egipto, que data de la dinastía XVIII.

La Isla Zabargad es conocida como un refugio para aves residentes y migratorias, incluyendo el halcón de crepúsculo, una especie residente del Mar Rojo. Además, es un popular destino para el buceo, ya que es uno de los sitios de buceo más importantes debido a sus arrecifes de coral y criaturas marinas únicas. Su distancia de la costa ha permitido que se mantenga rica en estas criaturas, incluyendo peces rayas, morenas y pulpos.

**Tesoros desconocidos de Egipto**

17/07/2024

"Temple of Millions of Years" of King Sethi I (ca. 1294–1279 BCE, 19th Dynasty) at Abydos, Inner Sanctuary of Amon-Ra, south wall, upper register, detail from the 5th scene:
King Sethi I holding the "Arm of Horus" (the arm-shaped censer) and performing the censing.
In front of Him, a fourfold altar with various offerings

12/03/2024

The catacombs of kom El shofaqa also known as the hill of treasure, regarded as a huge necropolis and royal cemetery that dates back to the second century AD. The necropolis has a unique mixture of Roman, Hellenistic and pharaonic art elements reflected in the paintings on the wall, and the style of the statues, funeral objects and tombs. The archaeological site was one of the seven wonders in the middle ages.

The catacombs interior design

The underground catacombs are a bit scary; the scene of the carved stone tombs next to each other gives the illusion of sincere horror, but at the same time historical atmosphere. The Ptolemaic is Hellenistic kingdom that was based in Egypt, who followed the steps of ancient Egyptians of constructing underground hidden tombs for pharaohs and their wives. The Ptolemaic were so affected by the Egyptians, they believed in their concepts about death, after life journey and gods, and this is very shown in the catacombs that shows the pharaonic identity beside the Roman character.

The catacombs are serial of Alexandrian tombs reach deep under the ground, consists of three levels of 35 meters burial chambers cut into bedrocks. There is a rounded entrance leads to the catacombs levels; the third level is flooded by ground water leaks, and cannot be accessed. People usually enter the catacombs by rounded shaft with staircases lead to the principle tomb and the center piece which is an antechamber with columns. This center piece leads to inner sanctum. The antechamber is covered by cravings for Egyptian god Anubis (the god of dead) dressed like Romans, and some statue for Romans emperors who ruled Egypt during this period.

The antechamber maybe the major sight of the catacombs and the most important for having all the decorations and statues. Also, There are two passages lead to the Hall of Caracalla which has its own staircases. one of the catacombs main feature, are the two tombs of emperor Tigrane and wardian which are located few meters from the entrance.
The origin of the name
Catacombs of kom El shoqafa also known as (the mount of shards) in a reference for the clay objects left and the stone mud construction. in fact, this archaeological site have too many names. Some called it catacombs because it is similar to Rome Christian catacombs. But Arab came after and named it (the treasure hill)

15/02/2024

The Holy Family entered Egypt via Farama, known also as Pelusium, a port city that was situated on what was the Eastern branch of the Nile, but is now desert. There are still remains of ancient churches from the 5th to 7th centuries at the site.