Traveling most anywhere is a unique experience. When it comes to Egypt, you simply can’t keep your eyes off the pyramids, the monuments, the picturesque seaside landscapes. Today, I was thinking we might looking into Amazing facts about Egypt.
I bet some of you didn’t know this about Egypt. (If you do, congratulations! It’s still probably worth refreshing your knowledge).
1. The mystery of the ancient pyramids, the final resting places of the pharaohs, has been debated for centuries. Though we still wonder at their magnificence and perfection (to some, that really wouldn’t be a strong word), the shape of the pyramid is thought to have been inspired by the way the sunrays reflect and spread.
2. Over 80% of Egyptians today Muslims, but in fact, between the 4th and the 6th centuries, Christianity was the main religion in Egypt. The Copts, an African ethno-religious group, used to hold the vast majority in the region and they did so until the 10th-century Muslim conquest.
3. But when talking about religion in Egypt, we really have to delve deeper: the ancient Egyptians had a great pantheon, worshipping more than 1400 gods.
4. A symbol of the Egyptian culture, Cleopatra was not actually Egyptian. The greatest queen of Egypt was in fact Greek.
5. Egyptian tombs included all of the facilities that the house of the deceased used to possess, since they had to enjoy every comfort in the afterlife. There were even toilets!
6. Both men and women wore makeup in Ancient Egypt. Come to think of it, this doesn’t sound like such a surprising thing. What’s more surprising is that they believed makeup to have magical properties. And what’s downright ridiculous is that they weren’t so wrong to believe so! Researches show that the lead-based pomades they used actually prevented infections.
7. Egyptians today are really crazy drivers! Be sure to look both ways when crossing a street. Also, if you fear driving there, you can book a Hurghada Airport transfer hotel.
