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Icon with the Virgin Hodegetria Dexiokratousa
A sparkling jewel of an object, this micromosaic depicts the miracle-working Virgin Hodegetria.
The Red Monastery, Sohag
Within the Red Monastery is an unparalleled example of a brightly painted "jeweled style" church.
The beginnings of Cairo, the city victorious
Now a bustling metropolis, Cairo was once the imperial city for the Fatimid caliphs and their entourage.
The Ben Ezra Synagogue, Fustat, Egypt
The medieval architecture and decoration of the Ben Ezra Synagogue reflect the Egyptian Jewish community's connections to the local visual culture.
Madrasa and Friday Mosque of Sultan Hasan, Cairo
The madrasa-mosque of Sultan Hasan remains one of the most ingeniously designed mosques in the history of Islamic architecture.
Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara
The Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara is the spark that leads to Egypt’s glorious Age of the Pyramids.
Abu Mena
The church, baptistry, basilicas, public buildings, streets, monasteries, houses and workshops in this early Christian holy city were built over the tomb of the martyr Menas of Alexandria, who died in 296 C.E
Art and architecture of Saint Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai
Travel to the Sinai desert and discover the treasures of one of the world's oldest Christian monasteries
Temple of Amun-Re and the Hypostyle Hall, Karnak
This massive temple complex was a major religious center—and its architecture mirrors ancient Egyptian creation myths.
Mortuary Temple and Large Kneeling Statue of Hatshepsut
Egyptian kings were typically men, but Hatshepsut became pharaoh and used art to convey her divine and royal authority.
Tutankhamun’s tomb (innermost coffin and death mask)
Treasures, mummies, curses, and the boy king—since its discovery, King Tut’s tomb has captured the public mind.
