Ostrich Feathers in Ancient Egypt

An Ostrich

The Ostrich was greatly valued in Ancient Egypt for its feathers and eggs.

The people of Ancient Egypt traded in ostrich products with Nubia, Ethiopia and Punt. Wall reliefs show conquering pharaohs receiving ostriches and their products from conquered nations. The Ancient Egyptians did not view the ostrich as one of their sacred animals but greatly valued it for its feathers and eggs.

The ostrich feather was associated with the Goddess Ma’at. It was the symbol used to depict her and images of her show her wearing an ostrich feather in her hair. Ma’at was the daughter of the sun god and was the goddess of truth and justice. When a man died and wished to enter the afterlife, Ma’at weighed their heart against the weight of an ostrich feather. Only if a man’s heart weighed less than the feather was he allowed to enter the afterlife.

Ostrich Feathers as a Fashion Accessory in Ancient Egypt

Ostrich feathers were worn by men and in early times were worn in the hair of Egyptian soldiers. In later times only men of royal blood were allowed to wear the ostrich feather. Princesses of Ancient Egypt had fans made out of the ostrich feathers, with bases made of gold and when the Pharaoh went out among the people, royal servants kept him cool with ostrich feather fans on long poles.

The Ostrich Feather in Religious Ceremony in Ancient Egypt

When a man died, two ostrich feathers were placed with the body. The ostrich plumes were provided as a sort of vehicle for the soul. The feathers were meant to float upon a gust of wind to the afterlife, with the soul as a passenger. Ostrich egg shells have also been found amongst grave goods.

Riding Ostriches in Ancient Egypt

In some sources is suggests that the Ancient Egyptians may have used ostriches to ride upon. Ostriches could easily carry a small child and even a fully grown man if only short periods.

Ostrich Eggs in Ancient Egypt

The Ancient Egyptians painted ostrich eggs and decorated them with a variety of different designs. Imitation ostrich eggs were also made out of clay and marble and painted with various patterns. During the New Kingdom it is a possibility that ostriches were domesticated and the eggs used as a food source. The eggs were also an ingredient for some medical recipes. Ostrich eggs were also sometimes made into jewellery. They could be made into beads, perforated discs and pendants to be put on a chain and worn around the neck. Some containers and vessels have also been found made out of the egg shell.

References

Special Paper: The Ostrich in Egypt: Past and Present,Nicolas Manlius, Journal of Biogeography, Vol. 28, No. 8 (Aug., 2001), pp. 945-953 Published by: Blackwell Publishing

Nicholson, P.T, Shaw.,I,2000, Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, Cambridge University Press

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New Discoveries in the Fayoum; 45 ancient Egyptian tombs discovered at the site of Lahoun.

One of forty-five mummies uncovered at the excavations in Lahun

A collection of 45 ancient Egyptian tombs was discovered last week by an Egyptian mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) at the site of Lahoun, in the Fayoum.Culture minister, Farouk Hosni, announced yesterday that each tomb contains a painted wooden sarcophagus with the mummy of the deceased still inside it. Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the SCA, explained that during the excavation work, the mission unearthed an 18th dynasty tomb (1550-1295 BC) containing 12 wooden sarcophagi stacked on top of each other. Each sarcophagus contains a well-preserved mummy. The mummies are covered in cartonnage, which is decorated with religious texts from the Book of the Dead and scenes featuring different ancient Egyptian deities.

Sarcophagus and vessels excavated at Lahun

The Middle New Kingdoms cemetery contains 31 tombs most of which are dated to the 11^th and 12^th dynasties (2030-1840 BC). Each tomb includes a painted wooden sarcophagus bearing a mummy covered with cartonnage, decorated with religious texts that help the deceased to cross through the underworld, as well as scenes of different ancient Egyptian deities, such as Horus, Hathor, Khnum and Amun.

Reference: Zahi Hawass’s blog

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From Egypt With Love…

Egypt can be the perfect place for couples to rekindle their romantic spark, or just keep the fires burning hot in some of the most romantic spots in the world. That is, if you know where to look. Egypt Today has scoured the nation in search of the best destinations to partake in candle-lit dinners, walks on the beach and oasis spa treatments.

Despite Cairo’s hectic pace, the capital has several nooks and crannies where couples can steal a quiet moment alone to watching the sun set over the Nile. There are few places in the city where you’ll find greenery, but Al-Azhar Park is the best of them. The parkis a wonderful escape from Cairo’s urban stress. Atop the park’s main hill is an ideal spot for a picnic and offers a great view of the Citadel. For those who would rather enjoy finer fare, two cafés on-site offer a variety of salads, main courses, coffees and Arab sweets. One of the cafés overlooks a small lake, while the other has a garden vista.

Nothing says amour in Cairo like a felucca along the Nile at sunset. Though there are boats, such as the Grand Hyatt’s Marquise, that offer dinner and a belly dancing show, there is a certain je ne sais quoi about hiring your own private love boat for an hour.

Memories by the Mediterranean

The best part of Alexandria is its long stretch of beaches, from Qait Bay Fortress all the way to Montazah. Start your day with breakfast (or brunch) at the Helnan Palestine Hotel inside Montazah Gardens, where you can enjoy freshly-made croissants and a gorgeous view of the beach. If you own a cabin in Montazah, take advantage of it; beaches like Nefertiti and Cleopatra make intimate and discreet picnic spots.

For lunch and dinner dates, walk along the Eastern Harbor’s Corniche to the area around Qait Bay Fortress. The Greek Club overlooking the harbor and fortress is bound to delight your partner, as is the Chinese restaurant on the rooftop of the Sofitel Cecil Hotel, with its sweeping view of the entire harbor.

The Breathtaking Red Sea

Wherever there’s a beach, there’s bound to be a romantic spot, but settle only for the best. The Red Sea’s top two favorites are El-Gouna and Marsa Alam. El-Gouna is the spot to see and be seen for both couples and singles alike. Lazing by the beach is an El-Gouna staple, but couples looking for an extra thrill can take wake-boarding or kite-surfing classes together.

Come nightfall, a candlelight dinner at the French restaurant Bleu overlooking the marina is a must. Following dinner, couples can take a midnight stroll by the boats or dance the night away at Tabasco. The club is popular, but not too crowded, so you can enjoy dancing with your date without too much intrusion.

If you’re having trouble sealing the deal with a special someone, Marsa Alam is the perfect place to sweep them off their feet. During the day, go snorkeling with the dolphins at Samadai Reef, better known as the Dolphin House. Follow it up with a picnic on the coast, where oftentimes you can have a whole beach to yourself.

As the moon rises, cuddle up in any of the cafes on the beach (literally, on the beach), and watch the stars emerge while sipping freshly brewed tea from the mountains. Marsa Alam has several posh resorts along the coast like Kahramana Beach Resort, or simpler and more environmentally friendly huts, tents and stone chalets, such as Ecolodge Shagara. For a top of the line Marsa Alam experience, stay in Port Ghalib, a luxurious resort community with five-star hotels and a shopping street, as well as a lagoon and marina.

Desert Dreaming

Are you and your significant other having trouble getting some time to yourselves? There’s nowhere more isolated than a oasis in the middle of the Western Desert. Siwa’s easygoing people, delicate organic cuisine and accommodations seemingly designed with the romantic desert getaway in mind make the oasis an undiscovered gem for couples.A quick romantic evening that doesn’t take much planning is a Bedouin dinner amid the dunes. Most hotels offer forays into the sand or can recommend a good guide with an off-road vehicle.

There are also several springs to visit in the area, such as Cleopatra’s Bath, Fatnas Spring and Bir Wahed lake, where couples can have a picnic and swim.

Bahareyya, Farafra, and Al-Dakhla oases also offer worthwhile excursions for adventurous couples and are a good starting point for deep desert tours. From Bahareyya and Farafra, arrange a tour of the Black and White deserts, coupled with nights under the stars in a Bedouin camp. Private or group tours can be arranged in the towns or through your hotel. But before you go, spend a lazy day of reading and eating dates underneath palm trees in any one of the tiny hotels in the oasis towns and get a real feel for life in a small village out in the middle of the desert.

Sinai
Sharm El-Sheikh is a no-brainer for couples, with its long stretches of beach, resorts and exclusive private yachts for rent. But for a more intimate experience, try Ras Shitan, about 15 kilometers from Nuweiba. Its quiet beaches and pristine desert landscape can’t be beat.

If camps aren’t your thing, but you still want to avoid Sharm’s resort-laden coast, try Dahab. Known for its great diving, Dahab’s hotels and hostels near the Eel Garden are great places to spend quality time with your loved one while sipping a fruit shake in the sun.

Climbing Mount Sinai during the night to see the sunrise is the way most people do St. Catherine. Sunrise is the traditional goal of the climb, and it is definitely worth seeing, but you will be sharing the experience with a few hundred other dawn devotees. For a more intimate experience, make the hike in the afternoon so you can sit in silence and watch the rays of the setting sun paint the surrounding mountains in dramatic reds and oranges.

Upper Egypt

In the capital, feluccas and dinner cruises reign on the river, but for a proper multi-day cruise, Upper Egypt is the place to be. Nile cruises start from either Aswan or Luxor and range from three to seven days, depending on direction and number of stops. These floating hotels take care of all the planning for you, from transportation and tickets to the antiquities sites along the way to full board meals and evening entertainment programs.

The one drawback to a Nile cruise is its popularity. There are tens of cruise ships en route at any given time, except when the Esna locks are closed for maintenance in June and December, so the river gets awfully crowded near the tourist sites. A more isolated option is the Lake Nasser cruise: there are less than 10 boats authorized to operate on the world’s largest man-made lake. In addition to visiting a number of little-known antiquities sites, you and your companion can sip mocktails and clink glasses as you cross the Tropic of Cancer.

Known as one of the most beautiful places in the country, Aswan is a treat for couples with a yen for exploring. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets while indulging with your evening or morning ahwa. One of the most picturesque corners of the country is Philae Island, with the Greco-Roman temples amid the flowering landscape.

After taking in the local ruins, particularly on Elephantine Island, check out the Sharia Al-Souq. Behind conventional shops and touristy peddlers are winding alleys with market fare accented by the city’s Nubian roots. Off the beaten path is Sculpture Park, home to world-renowned works from international sculptors. The park, housing the art created during Aswan’s annual sculpture symposium, is on the way to the Philae Island boat dock, so arrange transportation in advance. et et

Refernce: Egypt Today.

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Excavations in the Valley of the Kings

One of the most famous sites in Egypt has always been the Valley of the Kings, which has revealed to us such wonders as the tomb of Tutankhamun. However, all of the major discoveries of the past were made by foreign archaeologists. I was determined that Egyptian archaeologists should become part of the process of excavation and discovery, so in November 2007, the first all-Egyptian team to ever work in the Valley began excavating the area behind the tomb of Merenptah.

In the cliffs behind the tomb we discovered channels that the ancient Egyptians dug to redirect the “tears of the gods,”the flood, in order to preserve the tombs. In the course of our excavations, we recorded many new graffiti in the Valley and found many ostraca, which are pieces of limestone or pottery with drawings and inscriptions. The inscriptions found were very interesting, including a picture of an old lady, the cartouche of Ramses II and many descriptions and other things.

The second site we excavated was the area in front of the tomb ofTutankhamun, KV 62. Many people have been looking for a new tomb in the Valley, especially since the discovery of KV 63 in 2005. Nicholas Reeves had conducted radar survey and the results showed a crack in the mountain, which he said could indicate a tunnel in the mountain that could end in a burial chamber. He thought that KV 64 would be located in front of the tomb of Tutankhamun. However, as we know from a study of the geology of the Valley of the Kings, there are many cracks in the mountain, and when we excavated, we found nothing. Another scholar, Lyla Brock, indicated that a “KV C” would be found near the antiquities office. We demolished the antiquities office and investigated that area and the area in front of Tutankhamun’s tomb, but we found no evidence of any tomb.

Another of our excavation projects in the Valley rediscovered the workmen’s huts found by Howard Carter. We excavated them and found that they were huts where the workmen lived temporarily while they were constructing tombs in the Valley, and they were reused in Dynasty 19 as storage magazines. The most important work that we have done in the Valley of the Kings is to make a study of the levels in the Valley from Dynasty 18 to 20 for the first time.

We are also excavating in the Valley of the Monkeys, which is right next to the Valley of the Kings. Our finds there included many ostraca and pottery from the time of Amenhotep III in front of his tomb. The most important things we found in the Valley of the Monkeys are four foundation deposits, each containing pottery, weapons, tools, animal bones and other artifacts. Kent Weeks has published that foundation deposits were not placed before the tomb was built, as they were with temple deposits, but were deposited after the construction. If we study all of the tomb foundation deposits in the Valley of the Kings, we find that some tombs have five deposits while others have four. Therefore, the discovery of four foundation deposits near each other in the Valley of the Monkeys indicates that there could be a tomb nearby, and we hope to find it. I would be very happy if it is the tomb of Ankhesenamun, the wife of Tutankhamun, who married King Ay after Tut’s death. Another exciting possibility is the tomb of Queen Tiye, the wife of Amenhotep III, whose mummy we have recently identified. Both of these queens would be likely to be buried in the Valley of the Monkeys, near the tombs of their husbands. We continue our excavations in this area in the hopes of revealing the secrets of this fascinating place.

Reference :

http://www.drhawass.com/blog/excavations-valley-kings

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A new discovery at Kom el-Hetan

A new discovery at Kom el-Hetan by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities shows the newly unearthed 3,400-year-old red granite head, part of a huge statue of the ancient pharaoh Amenhotep III, at the pharaoh’s mortuary temple in the city of Luxor February 28, 2010. Egypt’s Culture Ministry says a team of Egyptian and European archaeologists has unearthed a large head made of red granite of an ancient pharaoh who ruled Egypt some 3,400 years ago.

Abu Simbel Sun Fall

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Location:
Near to the border between Egypt & Sudan – approx. 270 km from Aswan City.

Who built it?
Abu Simbel is a set of two temples built by Ramesses II. One for himself and the other for his own wife, Nefertari.

Why was it built
The Temple of Ramesses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramesses II.
The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramesses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.

Explanation:

Abu Simbel Temples are considered to be the most impressive temples from his own seven Temples Ramesses II built. The two temples of Abu Simbel with their unique style are considered as masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian government and UNISCO decided to co-operate in order to save the temples of Abu Simbel and in turn, saving the relics of one of the oldest human civilization.

The facade of the main temple is 108 feet high and 125 feet wide with four colossal seated statues about 65 feet high wearing the double crown of Upper and lower Egypt and having the cartouches of Ramesses II.

Ramesses II built small Abu Simbel temple for his wife Nefertari, which is much simpler than the temple of Ramsses II as it has only one hypostyle hall and the sanctuary. It should be mentioned that the sun rise enter the temple two times in the year, it lights the faces of the king , Re god and Amon god, but we still do not know the reason for not rising the sun on the face of God Ptah.

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Opera Aida at Cairo Opera House 12-18 Jan.2010

Opera Aida at Cairo Opera House

Opera Aida is one of the masterpieces of Opera House Shows, Verdi’s Aida will be held in Cairo Opera House during the period from 12 to 18 January, 2010 except on 16 January. Cairo Opera House presents the best performance of Verdi’s Opera.

Giuseppe Verdi wrote this opera for inauguration of Suez Canal in Khedive Ismael, but didn’t perform. Verdi did not receive the libretto until the following year and the opera was not premièred until 24 December 1871.

His tragic working of the famous tale of star-crossed lovers – the triumphant Egyptian captain Radamès and the captured Ethiopian slave-girl, Aida – stormed the operatic world and remains one of the best-loved operas of all time. After Aida, he took himself off to self-imposed retirement before being persuaded to return to the stage for his last two operas, Otello and Falstaff 16 years later.

The Cairo Opera Company has its home in the new Cairo Opera House that opened on 10 October 1988, replacing the one for which Verdi wrote his opera, which burnt down in 1971.

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Sahl Hasheesh Red Sea, Hurghada Egypt

While driving on the Hurghada-Safaga highway, about 20 km south of the airport, one can admire the pristine wa­ters and sandy beaches of Sahl Hasheesh. In three years, however, travelers will be able to admire the exquisite architecture of Veranda, one of Egypt’s latest real-estate projects. Passerbys will long to be part of the picture perfect community that will soon spend lavish weekends relaxing in the area.
This is the vision of renowned archi­tect and project developer Eng. Saleh Hamdy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Veranda.
“Veranda is a village,” Hamdy says. “We wanted to keep it small, sweet and comprehensive, with only 669 units to ensure the quality of services.”
Instead of building rows of houses, the project is designed on four levels, with narrow streets and roundabouts designed to enhance the village’s flair.

The architecture is based on a tradi­tional Spanish theme with a modern twist, without too many decorative features. The colors are shades of off-whites and beiges.
The complex is designed to house a few thousand people and will offer a wide variety of services in order for them not to be forced to leave the gated community’s grounds. All the basics will be available, including a pharmacy and food court.
So far, Veranda’s clientele is part of the same niche that already own houses in Hacienda on the North Coast and neighboring project El-Gouna, says Hamdy.

“Sahl Hasheesh is not Hurghada,” he stresses. “It is a new town. On comple­tion, it is expected to be 40 million square meters, which is larger than Hurghada.”
Another Sahl Hasheesh project is be­ing developed into a high-end resort by New Egypt Tourism headed by Richard Turner.
But Hamdy isn’t afraid of competi­tion.
“The stretch of beach we have is unrivaled, and we have the proper infrastructure from state-of-the art de­salination plants, sewage and electric­ity,” he says.

Villas in Veranda, which will be c0mpleted in March 2011, are woven within water cascades, lagoons and an 18-hole golf course, providing each house with a view.
“We have a range of accommodations so that young and old, those who cher­ish privacy and those who don’t, car mix within the development,” he says.
For young couples, 67 square n one-bedroom flats are available in the Julietta and Margherita designs located in the town’s center. For small families, the 110-square meter Alexandra is slightly bigger with two bedrooms. Elder folks may be more interested in the Isabella design, a three-floor town-house, or the 270-square meter Sophia villa.
After working in the United Kingdom for 16 years, Hamdy is used to fulfilling high-maintenance demands.  “They want no faults and this is where I bring the English experience into the Egyptian market,” he says.
Owners receive the houses once they are fully finished, and benefit from fit­ted kitchens, air conditioning, mainte­nance and housekeeping services.

To cater to different clientele, the town   offers   a   wide   variety   of activities.   For   the   sports-oriented,  a fully-equipped gym, tennis court, golf course and lap-pool are being devel­oped. An unexpected addition are the croquet courts – Veranda will boast two, just in case one is filled to capacity. As for those who enjoy the nightlife, bars,  alfresco   dinning   and   cocktail lounges are part of the plan. For re­laxation and rejuvenation, a spa which will offer a wide variety of services is also being developed.

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Pharaonic Port Of Mersa Gawasis

Mersa Gawasis is the only recorded Pharaonic coastal site on the Red Sea. The site is located at the mouth of Wadi Gawasis, 25 km to the south of Safaga and 50 km to the north of al-Quseir. The site occupies the top and slopes of a coral terrace, which is bordered by the seashore to the east, the wadi to the south, and a playa to the west.

The site was discovered in the mid-1970s by Abdel Monem Sayed from the University of Alexandria who conducted excavations and recorded some shrines associated with anchors and inscribed stelae dating to the 12th Dynasty 3.1985—1773 BC). He identified Mersa Gawasis with the port of Sawu from where seafaring expeditions were sailing south to Punt during the Middle Kingdom.
In 2001 the University of Naples, ‘L’Orientale’ (UNO), Naples, and the Italian Institute for Africa and the Orient (IslAO), Rome (Italy), in collaboration with Boston University (BU), Boston (USA), begun a systematic excavation of the site, under the direction of Rodolfo Fattovich (UNO/lslAO) and Kathryn Bard (BU), in order to understand the organization seafaring expeditions in Pharaonic times.

Fieldwork between 2001 and 2004 recorded a ceremonial area with votive shrines close to the seashore; a settlement with small semi-subterranean huts in the western sector of the site; and an industrial area with kilns for copper-working along the western slope of the terrace, dating back to the Middle Kingdom. Potsherds and obsidian flakes from southern Red Sea, as well as fragments of Nubian pottery, where collected.

The timbers, together with limestone block-anchors, curved cedar steering oars, rigging ropes, and other items, are from ancient Egyptian ships. In addition to the nautical items in the second cave, and the two antechambers discovered to branch from it, the archaeologists found limestone tablets with hieroglyphic inscriptions that detail long-ago trade expeditions to the Red Sea region known as Punt.
Excavations at Mersa / Wadi Gawasis in 2006-07 uncovered a new stela with the cartouche of Senusret III, and two wooden cargo boxes with the cartouches of Amenemhat IV. Seven man-made caves, which were used as storerooms, were located, where remains of large timbers of seafaring ships continue to be found. Geological and archaeological investigations have also located the probable area of the beach of the ancient harbour. In the production area below the caves, where hundreds of bread moulds have been excavated, a lithics workshop was also excavated.
All the organic materials which were found inside the sealed caves are now the focus of conservation efforts.  With all this archaeological nautical evidence the “Min of the Desert” project was conceived.

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El Gouna on Red Sea, Hurghada Egypt sightseeing tours

The city is the result of the creative diversity of a local community of entrepreneurs, artists, and environmentalists’ who made El Gouna their home.

Offering wonderful accommodation from intimate guest houses to deluxe five-star hotels. Modern arabesque architecture and unique interior design transport you to another time and place. Meanwhile, the various activities and entertainment, world class cuisine and exciting nightlife make El Gouna the Red Sea’s premier leisure destination. El Gouna offers countless opportunities for fun on land or the beach, lagoons or the sea. Aqua Centers and dive centers offer equipment for catamarans, banana boats, snorkeling and diving etc. Fishing boats and equipment are available to rent from Abydos Marina.
There is a daily trip or you can arrange your private trip and multi-day diving and non-diving cruises with options such as beach and island stops, all of which are offered by several specialized boat charter companies in El Gouna. The Kite boarding Club and Kite surfing at Mangroovy beach offer multi language lessons for beginners and advanced kite surfing courses.

Horse and Camel riding is available at the Movenpick, beech and Yalla Horse stables who both offer a professional service and trained staff to assist you in enjoying their Arabian cross horses and Ponies for kids.

Mini Golf, Quad Runners, Tennis & Squash are also available in El Gouna. Shopping is one of the resort’s secrets, from the typical Egyptian souvenir shops, art and antiques and hand-made Turkish lamps, Oriental Furniture even international brands and classy boutiques,  Ethnic, Fashion, Gifts, Jewelry are all within you reach.

On land you can zoom around town by scooter or bicycle, both available to rent, and for those who like to live on the edge you can burn rubber on the Sun-Cart carting circuit on the road between the downtown area and the marina.

Golfers are in for a treat at El Gouna’s stunning 18 hole USPGA professional golf course designed by Fred Couples and Gene Bates. The Golf Club offers high quality equipment and professional trainers.

The nightlife in El Gouna is full of excitement and entertainment, you can try your luck at Aladin Casino or BBQ and great music every Wednesday & Sunday at the ceach party at Mangroovy Beach or you can live your dream of being a karaoke king at Palma Karaoke Cafe where you can choose from 3000 songs in 9 languages. There are many other places to visit such as Smugglers, studio 52, Tambel Irish Pub, The Cave, Sand Bar, Barten, Le Tabasco, Moods, Mirage Open Air Disco, Billiards Bar, Dunes, El Gouna Oasis and the Marina Party every Friday in Abu Tig marina.

There is always a place for you in El Gouna whether you come alone or with your friends and family. There is a wide variety of accommodation on offer, choices to suit your mood, guesthouses, villas, apartments and waterfront elegance or the Marina hotels are available. Each and every hotel in El Gouna will make your holiday the best it can be, Movenpick, Rihana Resort, Ocean View, Sultan Bey, Ali Pasha, Turtle’s Inn and much more…!! Most of the hotels have their own Spa and beauty centers as well as diving centers. So enjoy your time in El Gouna! .

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