AlAlamein Museum

Town in north east of Egypt, located near the Mediterranean Sea. It is 326 km northwest of Cairo, El Alamein  (or Al Alamayn)  is a town in northern Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea coastin Matruh Governorate. It is located  106 kilometres (66 mi) west of Alexandria and 240 kilometres (149 mi) northwest of Cairo. The population was approximately 7,397 people, as of 2007.[1] Until recently it has mainly been a port facility for shipping oil, but like the whole north coast of Egypt is now  developing as a luxury resort for elite tourism. El Alamein played a major role in the outcome of World War II. Two extended battles were fought in that area:   · At the First Battle of El Alamein (July 1 – July 27, 1942) the advance of Axis troops on Alexandria was  blunted by the Allies, when the German Panzers tried to outflank the allied position. · At the Second Battle of El Alamein (October 23 – November 4, 1942) Allied forces broke the Axis line  and forced them in a retreat that pushed them all the way back to Tunisia. Winston Churchill said of this  victory: "This is not the end, nor is it even the beginning of the end, but it is, perhaps, the end of the  beginning." How to reach it? There is an International Airport at Al Alamein. If you are inside Egypt , you can go to Alalamin by bus or by train to Alexandria, then take a bus to Al Alamin . Our staff can assist you to book a ticket or reach the bus or train stations  to go to Alexandria. In case you need a private air-conditioned vehicle, egyptraveluxe  can arrange that for you. Sightseeing:    El Alamein is most notable as the place where the Allied forces of WW II gained a decisive victory of the Axis forces. There are several hotels and a beach resort.There is also a war museum with collectibles from the Battle of El  Alamein and other North African battles. The only historical interest in this village would be related to WW II, and includes an Italian and German military cemeteries on Tell el-Eisa Hill just outside of town. Location: Al-AlemeinWar Museum is located 105 kilometers west of Alexandria. It is placed within the military areas of  El Alumni. Who built it ? The museum was opened in the year 1956, during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser. Why was it built? It was built as a memorial of the Battle of Al Alamein , between the British and the Germans in 1942, and the  battles that took place in South Africa during the Second World War. Al-Alemein War Museum was renewed  and reopened in 1992, during the presidency of Mubarak. The museum is one of the best places to visit in order to  achieve an understanding of the story of World War II in Egypt .   Explanaion Al-Alemein Museum is a complete illustration of the story of World War II in North Africa, containing records of all  the events. Even before entering the Museum proper, in the garden, there are huge army tanks and various larger  weapons. A visitor can view this heavy equipment from World War II, go inside a tank or an army car, or even  jump up and sit on a top of a tank. The garden has about fifteen large pieces used by different forces in the  Battle of Al-Alemein. Inside the museum there are five halls, each of them is dedicated to one of the four countries involved in the war, including Great Britain, Italy, Germany, and Egypt . The museum also has a mixed hall that contains items from the  war generally. The Egyptian hall: It shows how Egypt helped the allies during the war. There are statues of Egyptian soldiers who  helped the British troops in the war. The British hall : The hall mainly concentrates on the British troops and how they were able to defeat the Italians  and then the Germans in North Africa. The Italian Hall: It contains, just like the other halls, some statues of Italian soldiers wearing their uniform and participating in the war. The German Hall: It displays the role of the German army in the battle of Al Alamin and in the other battles of North  Africa during World War ll.    The most interesting hall of the museum in the Museum is the Mixed Hall because it shows items from all the  sides involved in the war. Small models in the middle of the hall demonstrate the important battles between the  British and the Italian in the beginning, and the British and the German afterwards. The hall has one part that tells  the history of each country and why they were involved in the war. Real photographed pictures of the battle are  shown on the walls with information and statistics about each participant.

Abdeen Palace

Abdeen Palace was built in 1863 on an area of 25-feddan by Egyptian, Italian, French  and Turkish architects. It was in 1872 that this luxurious palace became the seat of the  government. In the late eighties, President Mubarak ordered that the palace, one of the most beautiful in the  world, be completely restored, to form part of Egypt's heritage. Restoration work took  longer than expected as the old palace was badly damaged during the strong 1992  earthquake that hit Egypt. Abdeen Palace is one of the most famous palaces erected during the reign of  Mohamed Ali Pasha's Dynasty, and was the seat of the government between 1872  and 1952. During this eventful period, Abdeen Palace witnessed unforgettable  events that undoubtedly affected Egypt's modern and contemporary history. The palace was built in 1863 under the order of Khedive Ismail, and was named after Abdeen Bay, one  of the army commanders under Mohamed Ali Basha. In 1872, Khedive Ismail moved to  Abdeen Palace, leaving the castle, the old seat of Egypt's government that was built by  Saladdin Al Ayoubi in 1171. Today the Abdeen Palace Museum complex stands as  evidence of Egypt's active role over time. The complex features  a military museum displaying all the arms presented as gifts to President Mubarak on various occasions, a museum of ancient  weapons  and a museum of the medals and orders of merit bestowed on members of Egypt's royal  family and eminent Egyptian figures. Khedive Ismail's sons and grandsons were fond of the Abdeen Palace . Everyone of them made his  contribution to it to reflect his taste and the spirit of the era. For example, King Fouad I,  who ruled Egypt from 1917 to 1936, assigned some of the Palace's rooms as  a museum for the Royal Family's possessions, including weapons, ammunition, decorations, orders ... etc. King Farouq I,  who succeeded King Fouad I from 1937 to 1952, added a lot of possessions, especially the weapons, for which he annexed a special library. In the wake of  the July 1952 Revolution, management of Abdeen Palace museum was assigned to  Museums Department in the Citadel. Afterward, late President Sadat assigned the museum management to the Presidency of the Republic and  ordered the Palace and its museum to be restored and renovated. Under President Mubarak, restoration works were completed and As-Salam Museum , for President and Mrs. Mubarak's possessions, was added. Besides, another museum for silverware, chinaware,  crystal and Gallé collections of Mohamed Ali's Family was established under the name  "Abdeen Palace Museums" and re-inaugurated by President Mubarak on October 17, 1998. On December 16, 2004, a specialized museum for historical documents was established.  It is considered one of the most important sections of the museums for visitors as well as researchers in this field.

Today Egypt's Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr How is Eid al-Fitr Celebrated?

Today Egypt's Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr
How is Eid al-Fitr Celebrated?
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims observe a strict fast and participate in pious activities such as charitable giving and peace-making. It is a time of intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the world observe a joyous three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr (the Festival of Fast-Breaking).
Answer: Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal, the month which follows Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. It is a time to give in charity to those in need, and celebrate with family and friends the completion of a month of blessings and joy.

Before the day of Eid, during the last few days of Ramadan, each Muslim family gives a determined amount as a donation to the poor. This donation is of actual food -- rice, barley, dates, rice, etc. -- to ensure that the needy can have a holiday meal and participate in the celebration. This donation is known as sadaqah al-fitr (charity of fast-breaking).

On the day of Eid, Muslims gather early in the morning in outdoor locations or mosques to perform the Eid prayer. This consists of a sermon followed by a short congregational prayer.

After the Eid prayer, Muslims usually scatter to visit various family and friends, give gifts (especially to children), and make phone calls to distant relatives to give well-wishes for the holiday. These activities traditionally continue for three days. In most Muslim countries, the entire 3-day period is an official government/school

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Admiral Ahmose, son of Ebana, War Hero in ancient Egypt

served in the Egyptian military under the pharaohs Tao II Seqenenre, Ahmose I, Amenhotep I, and Thutmose I. His autobiography has survived and is intact on the wall of his tomb and has proven a valuable source of information on the late 17th Dynasty and the early 18th Dynasty of Egypt.
Ahmose was born in the city of Nekheb. During the war to expel the Hyksos from Egypt, Ahmose decided to follow in his father Ebana's footsteps, and he enlisted in the navy during the reign of Tao II Seqenenre. After the deaths of Tao II and his son Kamose, Ahmose continued to serve under Pharaoh Ahmose I. He participated in the battle of Avaris (the Hyksos capital in the Delta), where he killed two Hyksos and was awarded the "gold of valor" twice. Ahmose was awarded slaves and other spoils by the pharaoh after Avaris was sacked. Ahmose also participated in the three year siege of Sharuhen in southern Canaan for which he was rewarded. He followed his king to Nubia where they put down three rebellions.

 

Ebana was the name of Ahmose's mother (and probably a very important woman); his father's name was Baba. Paheri, the grandson of Ahmose and a scribe and priest of the goddess Nekhbet and tutor to the prince Wadjmose, supervised the building of his grandfather's tomb.

His autobiography has survived intact on the wall of his tomb and has proven a valuable source of information on the late 17th Dynasty and the early 18th Dynasty of Egypt.

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Hesi-re, the first Dentist, in ancient Egypt and in the world

 

Hesire was a high official who lived during the reign of Netjerikhet (Dosjer)

2686 BC to 2613 BC

. His tutelary informs us of the many offices he had held during his life. Thus he was the 'overseer of the royal scribes', at the head of the royal administration of Djoser.

His most spectacular title, however, was that of the 'greatest (or chief ?)of physicians and dentists'. It is not entirely clear whether this title infers that Hesire himself was honored as the greatest of physicians and dentists, or rather that he was merely responsible for the administration of physicians and dentists. But whatever the case, the distinction between 'physicians' and 'dentists' in his tutelary does show a high degree of medical specialization at this early stage of the history of Ancient Egypt..

Kagemni -Tomb in Sakkara

Kagemni was, according to his confused with the 6th dynasty vizier of the same name, who served under Teti I and whose mastaba at Saqqara is famous for its reliefs.Instructions, vizier of the 4th dynasty pharaoh Senofru (2613-2589), father of Khufu. His writings are contained in the Papyrus Prisse. He should not be

Kagemni was buried in the largest mastaba in the Teti cemetery in Saqqara. The tomb is a large 32 m. x 32 m. square.
The mastaba was constructed of large blocks of limestone. Part of the mastaba consists of a chapel with six rooms, a pillared hall, five magazines, two chambers containing boats, a serdab and a staircase which gives access to the roof. The chapel walls are decorated and so are the walls of the burial chamber, which was located at the bottom of a shaft. The burial chamber contained an inscribed stone sarcophagus with a wooden coffin inside it.
The tomb consists of a hall right after the entrance, followed by a pillared hall and then a suite of rooms to the north of the pillared hall. The entrance hall contains scenes of daily life, including a scene with dancers. The pillared hall shows scenes of Vizier Kagemni on a boat which is accompanied by a small papyrus skiff carrying three men. There are scenes of fishing and scenes of the wildlife including crocodiles, dragonflies and frogs. Other scenes in the pillared hall show cattle, including a man carrying a calf and a cow being milked.
The rooms off the pillared hall show Kagemni in a carrying chair with attendants. This scene includes several of his titles. Other scenes in this room show birds including a scene where geese are being force fed. Another scene shows hyenas being force fed, in a manner very similar to that in the tomb of Mereruka .

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