Ancient Ruins & Archaeological Sites in Egypt

The only surviving wonder of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid stood as the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years.

The largest ancient religious complex in the world, developed over 2,000 years. The Great Hypostyle Hall has 134 massive columns.

A magnificent Egyptian temple on the east bank of the Nile, connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes (2.7 km of sphinx statues).

Two massive rock temples carved by Ramesses II with four 20-meter seated statues. Entire temples relocated in 1968 to avoid Aswan Dam flooding.

Royal burial ground for pharaohs of the New Kingdom, containing 63 known tombs including Tutankhamun's (discovered 1922).

Home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the oldest complete stone building in the world and prototype for all pyramids.

The mortuary temple of Ramesses III, best preserved of Theban temples. Its relief walls document the Sea Peoples invasion.

An island temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis. Relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from Aswan Dam flooding.

The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs. Its colonnaded terraces are carved into the cliff face.