There is so much more to Egypt waiting for it to be discovered aside from the popular Pyramids.

Egypt provides wonderful tourist opportunities with its beautiful and varied country. During holidays, people usually go to Egypt because of The Pyramids. However, there is no denying that The Pyramids are an architectural marvel and certainly the most awe-inspiring monuments in the world, but they are also victims of their own success. Millions of people who go to Egypt every year just to see the Pyramids often miss some of the stunning attractions and other enchanting places the country has to offer.

Here are five of the best attractions to see whilst on holiday in Egypt, with not a Pyramid in sight.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel is likely to be the most iconic carved monument in Egypt after the Great Sphinx. The twin temples in Nubia, in the south of the country and close to the border with Sudan were rediscovered after being buried in the sand for hundreds of years and since then, it has been attracting visitors since 1800.

The temples were built for Ramesses II taking 20 years for it to complete. Today they remain some of the most breathtaking examples of Ancient Egyptian artistry and culture.

The Aswan Dam

It is easy to overlook some of the modern ones in Egypt because of its ancient wonders. The Aswan Dam changed the economic fortunes of Egypt, allowing the country to control the flooding of the Nile to improve agriculture and at the same time generating hydroelectricity.

The Aswan is actually two dams, but the newer High Dam is the one most associated with the title. the High Dam is a mighty and impressive feat of structural engineering because of its 3,830 meters long and 111 meters tall. Watching 11,000 cubic meters of water pass through the dam every second is an incredible sight and awesome demonstration of the Nile’s power.

The Temples of Karnak

Karnak was the Mecca in ancient egyptian religion, with temples dedicated to the great deities worshipped by the Egyptians. The site is too far to be explored because of its huge structure. One fleeting day is not enough for those travelers who are short on time. The highlight of Karnak is The Great Temple of Amin and is also a must-see historical site.

Siwa Oasis

The raw and natural beauty of the Siwa Oasis makes it unique from the other great structures found on Egypt. It is located in the remotest part of the Western Desert. If you want to be in a place where you can escape the hectic pace of modern life, it’s well off beaten track in a forgotten time is the best place to losen up. Its specialties are its hot springs and succulent local olives which is ideal places to relax.

Luxor Temple

Luxor has been called the world’s biggest open-air museum. The pick of the crop of the Luxor Temple is dedicated to the celebration of the festival of Opet. It was buit around 1400 BC, the temple is beautiful to behold, but has a special magnificence around sunset when the lighting comes on for evening viewings.

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