Middle East & Africa Attractions:
Dendera (Dandarah)
The main lure at Dendera is the Temple of Hathor, one of the least ancient of ancient Egypt’s glories, main construction being more or less contemporary ...
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Byblos
When even the Phoenicians (an ancient society who populated Lebanon as far back as 1,200 BC) consider a place to be old, then you know it’s legitimately old. ...
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Old Cairo
Old Cairo is a relatively small area but it is rich with history. Also known as Coptic Cairo, Fustat (in reference to the first Muslim city established ...
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Masada
The incredible fortress of Masada, located in the astonishing Judean Desert near the Dead Sea, has been symbolic to the Israeli people since the Roman era, ...
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Muscat City
Oman’s capital might have the same scrubbed-clean streets as the major Gulf cities but it replaces their dehumanizing skyscrapers with fascinating historical ...
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Acre
Frequently referred to as 'Akko,' Acre is situated in the Western Galilee region of northern Israel. Populated with beautiful ancient buildings, Old Akko, a ...
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Nizwa
Nizwa is one of the most impressive of Oman’s numerous fort cities. It sits on a plain in the Hajar Mountains which was once a strategic point on the ...
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Haifa
Haifa (חֵיפָה), the third largest city in Israel, is a very modern city with many different attractions. In addition to religious destinations, there are many ...
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Qena
Qena provides visitors to modern-day Egypt with a glimpse into the far-distant past. The ancient city was formerly known as Cainepolis, and also boasts ...
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Pretoria
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and the seat of its government, originally settled by the Ndebele tribe but first established as a ...
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Soweto
Soweto (short for South-West Township) was synonymous with resistance to Apartheid in South Africa, particularly as repression was stepped up in the 1970s ...
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Sidon
25 miles (40 km) south of the capital city of Beirut lies Sidon, grand city of the Phoenicians and third largest city in modern day Lebanon. Traditionally a ...
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Tyre Sour
Ever since its founding in 2,750 BC, the Lebanese city of Tyre (Sour) has been a center of conquest, exploration and empire. Originally an island city with one ...
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UAE Heritage Village
Located on the Corniche Breakwater, the Emirates Heritage Club runs a reconstructed traditional village demonstrating the lifestyles and traditions of the ...
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Nazareth
Located in northern Israel, Nazareth is the largest Arab city in the country, but enjoys a diverse population of about 60,000 people. Best known for its ...
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View of Coral Reef from Glass Bottom Boat, Sharm el Sheikh
Photo by: Stacey J, United Kingdom
Doing what: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and Coral Reef Viewing
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