Tourism In Egypt Through The Ages

Author : Charlotte Booth
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781399043588

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Tourism in Egypt Through the Ages by Charlotte Booth Pdf

Let's go on a journey through 5,000 years of tourism in Egypt starting with the pre-2011 economic height, back through the Thomas Cook cruises in the nineteenth century to the ancient Egyptians themselves making journeys down the Nile to visit Abydos and Memphis on pilgrimage, or to travel for work. while tourism itself is a new concept exploring the local (and not so local environment) is almost hardwired into human nature. And considering the Giza pyramids were a thousand years old at the time of Ramses II, there would have been many wonderful things to see. This book explores the tourism industry and its development from selling amulets at ancient temples, through manufacturing mummies for tourists to buy to adventure trips in the modern day. As numbers of visitors increased so did the business of tourism including refreshments, accommodation, guided tours and souvenirs. This book will provide a comprehensive introduction to Egypt and its attraction to tourists from the pharaonic period to the modern day. while thousands of years separate us the evidence shows many traveled for the same reasons people do today.

Author : Charlotte Booth
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781399043601

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Tourism in Egypt Through the Ages by Charlotte Booth Pdf

Let's go on a journey through 5,000 years of tourism in Egypt starting with the pre-2011 economic height, back through the Thomas Cook cruises in the nineteenth century to the ancient Egyptians themselves making journeys down the Nile to visit Abydos and Memphis on pilgrimage, or to travel for work. while tourism itself is a new concept exploring the local (and not so local environment) is almost hardwired into human nature. And considering the Giza pyramids were a thousand years old at the time of Ramses II, there would have been many wonderful things to see. This book explores the tourism industry and its development from selling amulets at ancient temples, through manufacturing mummies for tourists to buy to adventure trips in the modern day. As numbers of visitors increased so did the business of tourism including refreshments, accommodation, guided tours and souvenirs. This book will provide a comprehensive introduction to Egypt and its attraction to tourists from the pharaonic period to the modern day. while thousands of years separate us the evidence shows many traveled for the same reasons people do today.

Author : Egypt. State Tourism Department
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Egypt
ISBN : UOM:39015062431096

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Egypt Throughout the Ages by Egypt. State Tourism Department Pdf

Author : Jesse Russell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1709202319

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Egypt Travel Guide by Jesse Russell Pdf

Egypt Travel Guide. Tourist Book. Pyramids have always been the main symbol of Egypt. There are more than a hundred of pyramids in the country. Giza is the location of the most famous landmark of Egypt the Great Pyramid of Giza. The complex consists of three pyramids that are named after pharaohs Khafre, Cheops and Menkaure. These magnificent buildings are surrounded by tombs of other noble people famous politicians, priests, pharaoh wives and other important figures of those days. The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most unusual statue in whole Egypt. The sphinx was made from a solid rock. Unfortunately, during its long history the statue was damaged during attacks of Mamlukes and Napoleon army. Nowadays, visitors can see an interesting laser show that takes place near the pyramids every evening. Saqqara necropolis is one more interesting archaeological site in Egypt. This place is famous for numerous temple ruins, some of which are several thousand years old, several pyramids and tombs. Saqqara is also the location of the Pyramid of Djoser, which is one of the oldest pyramids in Egypt. The beautiful Egyptian city of Memphis attracts travellers who come to see the statue of Ramesses II. The height of the statue is 20 metres. This unique statue is exhibited in a special pavilion; there is also a statue of a smaller sphinx (the Sphinx of Memphis) nearby.Cairo, the capital of the country, remains the most popular tourist destination. The city is rich in various places of interest and numerous museums. A visit to Cairo is also a great way to get acquainted with Egyptian culture. The list of most famous architect objects includes the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, Luxor temples and Al Azar University. When it comes to museums, the most famous and frequently visited one is the Museum of Egypt that exhibits large collections of archaeological and historical findings. The "newest" artefacts exhibited are at least two thousand years old. Fans of shopping will never be bored in Egypt as the city is home to the biggest market of the East Khan el Khalili Bazaar. The total square of the market is 5 sq. km., and it's possible to buy nearly everything there from exotic fruit to magnificent jewellery. The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one more landmark of international level. The lighthouse was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century. One hundred years later a beautiful castle named the Citadel of Qaitbay was built on its site. The Valley of Mummies is one of most mysterious and unusual places in Egypt. It was discovered by archaeologists in 1997

Author : Andrew Humphreys
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 9774167198

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Grand Hotels of Egypt by Andrew Humphreys Pdf

From the earliest resthouses serving travelers on the Overland Route between Britain and Bombay to the grand Edwardian palaces on the Nile that made Egypt the exotic alternative to wintering on the Riviera, the hotels of Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan were always about far more than just bed and board. As bridgeheads for African exploration, neutral territories for conducting diplomacy, headquarters for armies, providers of home comforts for writers, painters, scholars, and archaeologists in the field, and social hubs for an international elite, more of importance happened in Egypt's hotels than in any other setting. It was through the hotels that visitors from the west--the earliest adventurers, then the travelers and, finally, the tourists--experienced the Orient. This book tells the stories of Egypt's historic hotels (including the Cecil, Shepheard's, the Mena House, Gezira Palace, Semiramis, Winter Palace, and Cataract) and some of the people who stayed in them, from Amelia Edwards, Lucie Duff Gordon and Florence Nightingale to Agatha Christie, Conan Doyle, Winston Churchill, and TE Lawrence.

Author : Hussein Shabka
Publisher : New Acdemia+ORM
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781735688077

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Then and Now by Hussein Shabka Pdf

A sociologist examines the history of Egypt from the pharaohs to the present, shedding light on its cultural deterioration and the dilemmas it faces today. The story of Egypt’s long history is one of gradual descent from a wealthy, organized, sophisticated society to its contemporary milieu of corruption and poverty. For more than four thousand years, it earned the moniker om el donya, mother of the world. But when Cleopatra died, the independent rule of the pharaohs died with her. This seismic event not only transferred power to Rome, but also shattered the foundations of Egyptian society. For the following two millennia, a succession of foreign occupations and despotic rulers undermined Egypt’s national identity. They exported her wealth, imported a new language and culture, and spawned social values that are inimical to the very notion of modernity. Understanding these developments provides one possible route to getting a handle on the social and cultural situation in Egypt today.

Author : Charlotte Booth
Publisher : History Press (SC)
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : HISTORY
ISBN : 0752498339

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The Nile and Its People by Charlotte Booth Pdf

Changes through history of the culture and people of Egypt are reflected in how the river Nile was seen and used. As their manipulation and exploitation of the Nile improved so did their economy. Follow the journey of the Nile thus far: from the attraction it held for early settlers and how it affected their living methods; through the pharaonic period and how it was used politically; to the nineteenth-century industrial age and its role as a centre for tourism.

Author : Chris Cooper,Salah Wahab
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134614004

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Tourism in the Age of Globalisation by Chris Cooper,Salah Wahab Pdf

The revolutionary progress achieved in information and communication technology is gradually transforming the world into a global village. This volume, edited by an eminent board of international specialists, evaluates the nature and resilience of the emerging global economy and its implications for tourism.

Author : Syed Abdul Rehman Khan,Zhang Yu
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781839621727

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Tourism by Syed Abdul Rehman Khan,Zhang Yu Pdf

Tourism was booming until 2019 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since then, tourism and related industries have suffered from negative economic impacts. This book examines current challenges and opportunities in the tourism industry using case studies from different parts of the world. It also examines the challenges and obstacles faced by the tourism sector due to lack of environmental policies, high crime rates, and poverty.

Author : Anthony Sattin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857719966

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Lifting the Veil by Anthony Sattin Pdf

Anthony Sattin illuminates the passions and intrigues of an extraordinary cast of characters in Egypt. Ever since the first intrepid European explorers ventured up the Nile, an eclectic crowd of tourists, soldiers, fortune-seekers, tomb-raiders and empire-builders has travelled to Egypt. Whether sparked by its rich history and compelling landscapes, the elusive ruins of a once-magnificent civilisation or the country's strategic importance in world politics, the west's fascination with Egypt has flourished over the past two centuries. From Florence Nightingale to Lord Nelson, Giovanni Belzoni to Howard Carter, Somerset Maugham to E.M. Forster and Gustave Flaubert to Noel Coward, they scrambled up the pyramids, floated down the Nile, partied on the terrace of Shepheard's Hotel, plotted, ransacked, lived, loved and were forever changed by their experience - as Egypt was by them. Lifting the Veil is a fast-paced narrative, richly adorned with gossip, anecdote and adventure.

Author : Library of Congress. European Affairs Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Egypt
ISBN : UVA:X030221944

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Egypt and the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by Library of Congress. European Affairs Division Pdf

Author : Andrew Oliver (Jr.)
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9789774166679

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American Travelers on the Nile by Andrew Oliver (Jr.) Pdf

The Treaty of Ghent signed in 1814 allowed Americans once again to travel abroad. Intrepid Americans ventured to Athens, to Constantinople, and even to Egypt. This book covers the 25-year period after 1815 that saw young men from East Coast cities traveling to the lands of the Bible and of the Greek and Latin authors they had first known as teenagers. Naval officers off ships of the Mediterranean squadron visited Cairo to see the pyramids. Two groups went on business, one importing steam-powered rice and cotton mills from New York, the other exporting giraffes from the Kalahari Desert for wild animal shows in New York.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1368 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Egypt
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117684618

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Egyptian Economic & Political Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : GEF Evaluation Office
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781933992235

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GEF Country Portfolio Evaluation: Egypt (1991–2008) by Anonim Pdf

Author : Toby Wilkinson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781324006909

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A World Beneath the Sands: The Golden Age of Egyptology by Toby Wilkinson Pdf

A thrilling history of the West’s scramble for the riches of ancient Egypt by the foremost Egyptologist of our time. From the decipherment of hieroglyphics in 1822 to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon a hundred years later, the uncovering of Egypt’s ancient past took place in an atmosphere of grand adventure and international rivalry. In A World Beneath the Sands, acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson chronicles the ruthless race between the British, French, Germans, and Americans to lay claim to its mysteries and treasures. He tells riveting stories of the men and women whose obsession with Egypt’s ancient civilization helped to enrich and transform our understanding of the Nile Valley and its people, and left a lasting impression on Egypt, too. Travelers and treasure-hunters, ethnographers and archaeologists: whatever their motives, whatever their methods, a century of adventure and scholarship revealed a lost world, buried for centuries beneath the sands.