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Major sites and areas covered in this section include: (opens in a new information window)
 There are simply hundreds of monuments, including temples, tombs, necropoli, etc, scattered throughout the whole of Egypt - use the links throughout the page or on the map to find out more about specific pharaonic monuments or sites.
Temples
Central to the ancient Egyptian religion and way of life was the temple. Considered the "home" of the dedicated god or goddess, and also an important element of the economic structure, the activities of the temple revolved around the worship and celebration of the god or goddess, known as the "cult". A remarkable number of these amazing structures have survived today, and remain some of the most popular sites for tourists to visit. Find out more about ancient Egyptian temples >>
Tombs
It is ironic that the numerous Ancient Egyptian tombs, once sealed, were not intended to be seen by outsiders. Yet the highly valued and often reproduced tomb decorations have had a profound influence on art and have contributed significantly to our understanding of the Ancient Egyptian culture. The ancient Egyptian civilisation changed and evolved dramatically over the millenia, and many of these changes are reflected in how the tombs of the kings, queens, nobles, and the workers were built and decorated. Discover more about ancient Egyptian tombs >>
Pyramids
Iconic monuments in their own right, the full scale pyramid complex consisted of a true pyramid with mortuary and valley temples, a causeway between the two, and usually a number of smaller subsidiary pyramids. Fully evolved by the beginning of the 4th Dynasty, the origins of the pyramid complex can be seen in the royal tombs and funerary enclosures at Early Dynastic Abydos and the step pyramid at Saqqara. Find out more about pyramids in Egypt >>
Coptic monasteries and churches
The sheer scale of the pharaonic antiquities of Egypt can often overwhelm the fact that Egypt was also an intrinsic part of the Holy Land. There are many sites throughout Egypt at which the "holy family" are said to have taken shelter and sought refuge during the three years that they spent in Egypt after fleeing from Judea and King Herod. Many ancient churches have been built upon these sites. Monasteries were established in inaccessible and isolated areas, and many of these still survive today, some still complete with monks, icons, furnishings and the trappings of the simple lifestyle that date back almost to the time of Christ. Discover Egypt's ancient monasteries and churches >>
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