Some background

The Ben Ezra Synagogue, Fustat, Egypt
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.

The White Chapel
The White Chapel

The quality of the carvings on the Middle Kingdom White Chapel is exceptional.

Madrasa and Friday Mosque of Sultan Hasan, Cairo
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.

Pyramid of Menkaure
Pyramid of Menkaure

Smallest of the Giza Pyramids, the Pyramid of Menkaure still rises to 213 feet—and was home to stunning sculpture.

Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx
Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx

Carved from bedrock, the Great Sphinx is one of the largest statues in the world—does it have the face of a pharaoh?

Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khufu

Largest of the Pyramids of Giza, the outer casing of this engineering marvel once shone bright white in the sun.