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Two Kinds of Temples

by aliante1981

As far as I could learn, there used to be two kinds of religious temples in the Ancient Egypt: different in some things, and very much alike in others. These were the funerary temples and the cult temples. The titles show the use of each kind plainly enough. The main purpose of the so-called ‘cult temples’ was to venerate the gods and their son, the pharaoh, while the son was still alive. The funerary temples do the same, but only when the pharaoh’s dead and buried often in the temple itself.

Visiting Mosques

by aliante1981

Many Asian and African countries, including Egypt, are predominantly Muslim, so the religious sites you are most likely to encounter, are, predictably, mosques. This is a brief tip of advice, written from the point of view of a non-Muslim, female traveler (yours truly!!!):- Do dress modestly, covering arms, legs, shoulders and the like, no frivolous dressing will be allowed. Hire the modest dress if needed;- Check whether you are allowed into the mosque at all, since most of them admit you only into the courtyard, and some do not admit non-Muslims at all. However, in several countries you may be able to visit the interiors of many mosques;- Respect the boundaries laid and do not attempt to enter further (I saw such a thing once, and it did arouse ill-feeling);- If possible try to avoid going even to the courtyard on Friday afternoon, since I remember this is the most important praying...

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Iberotel Makadi Beach Hurghada  Hurghada

 11 Reviews and 44 Opinions  Quite nice hotel, staff friendly but waiting all the time for extra money, food average (my hubs was... 

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Resta Grand Resort  Marsa al `Alam

 1 Review and 410 Opinions  HIDEOUS. FALLING TO BITS, NO GLASSES, DIRTY SCRATCHED GLASS, FOOD A JOKE, RESTAURANTS CLOSED, STAFF... 

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Sunrise Crystal Bay Hurghada  Hurghada

 6 Reviews and 209 Opinions  Nice relaxing stay. Beautiful Grounds. Loved the lagoon and pool. Room - tile floors, very clean. ... 

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Q:  I have a normal link card for cash points, its not a credit, debit or switch type card. can i use this type of card in egypt to... 

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A: Any cards with Visa or Mastercard license will do (and a few more that I can't recollect right now). If you have something like that: no problem! If you doubt: ask... 

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