Beneath the Sand- Egypt’s Timeless Wisdom

Egypt- The land of mysteries, amazing history, and culture.

In this article, you’ll learn about Egypt’s history, Economy, and much more. From the golden sands, the timeless history, civilizations, there is a lot to unpack. Egypt has been around for over 5000 years. The mysteries the sands hold- there is enough that even the scholars, archeologists, tourists, and many other walks of life are fascinated by.

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🛕 The Adventure to Beginning of The Sands

It all started when the early tribal people migrated to the Nile River as early as 6000 B.C., forming tribes. Eventually, Egypt then began to have two kingdoms called “Upper Egypt” and “South Egypt” based on the Nile River. The Nile wasn’t just a place, it was the cornerstone because, of the seasonal flooding this made the Nile have rich soil that nourished the crops and supported the families living there. Ancient Egypt civilization began in 3100 B.C. by King Narmer when Egypt was unified by conquering the south of Egypt.

Egypt was first known as “Kemet”- meaning the “Black Land” for its richness in soil. Geographically is on the Northeast corner of Africa. The capitol of Egypt is Cairo. Hieroglyphs'- Egypt’s sacred texts captured language in pictures. Far back since 3200 B.C the sacred texts adorn temples, monuments and tombs. These symbols were painted in papyrus and carved into stone encapsulating laws, storytelling, prayers, and poems. Fun fact: Using the Rosetta Stone in 1799 was how the hieroglyphs got deciphered.

Religion was the heartbeat of Egypt. Their Gods could be found everywhere from nature, animal life, and dreams. Temples weren’t just built for worship but, a portal between the mortal and divine worlds. Death wasn’t the end but, a transition.

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📜🇪🇬 Sacred Sands- Culture

Egypt has a rich and fascinating culture. Let’s start with what to expect about the people, food, and languages!

Egypt’s population in 2025 is over 118 million people. Family is very important in Egyptian society. Grandparents live in the house with their loved ones either in the same or different buildings within the complex. Egyptians have more of a traditional lifestyle. The main demographic of Egypt is 99.6% of Egyptians, although- some other people that live there are Nubians, Berbers, and Bedouins. Most of the people that live there religion is Muslim and Coptic Christians which make up the minority of the religious group.

Egypt’s cuisine consist of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and African. One of the popular dishes in there is called “ful medames” which is a stew and the national drink is tea- which can be black or herbal. In Egypt, you have plenty of options if you are vegetarian or vegan. The popular food options includes legumes, bread, lentils, and meat (which are halal). If you’re an American traveling to Egypt, you will find the food there inexpensive since it is as low as 200 Egyptian pounds or at least $4.00 in U.S.D.

The official language of Egypt is Arabic and its variations. Also, English is taught there beginning in the first grade.

🐪 Footprints in the Sand- Must see wonders of this land 𓂀𓋹𓆣𓆃

If you’re thinking about traveling to Egypt, Don’t worry I have you covered.

• Cairo

  Located on the Northeastern side of Egypt, you will find the capital- Cairo. This place has been around over 1,000 years and is one of the biggest cities in Africa. About 15km outside of Cairo, you can explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. It’s also known for its bustling city life. The Pyramids of Giza were formed around the 4th dynasty on the west bank of the Nile River. These pyramids were royal tombs for three pharaohs; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Sphinx was actually named by the Greeks! It is said to be believed that this amazing work of a creation is around 4,500 years old! FASCINATING!

• Luxor

  Once known as the ancient capital “Thebes”, this city is located in the southern end on the east of the Nile River, about 500km south of Cairo- This place is known for The Valley of Kings, Karnak Temple, Tomb of Tutankhamun, and so much more. The age of this city is over 4000 years old making it to be one of the oldest cities in the world. Divided into two main areas which are the Eastern Bank (where the city is) and the Western bank which is where some of the popular tourist’s attractions are such as “The Valley of the Kings”. Besides the extraordinary sites you can visit, Luxor has hot summers and mild winters making it one of the hottest tourist’s destinations.

• Aswan

  Unlike the two cities mentioned above, Aswan previously known as “Swenett” is more of a laid-back vibe. The original inhabitants of this land were Nubians. In today’s world, they make up 30% of the population. Standing for over 4,500 years, this city has been the market because of its trading for commerce and cultural exchange. This city is located in southern Egypt on the east bank. This city attractions include; Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), Abu Simbel Temple, the cities beautiful river, and much more.