Sep 2, 2019
The Revival & Renaissance of Egypt’s Capital By Laura Ranieri-Roy Egypt is long over-due for another age of glory — and it may be underway now. No other civilization on the face of the planet has gone through so many tidal waves of change over so many...
Apr 19, 2019
By Laura Ranieri-Roy As the world still weeps following the terrible disaster at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris (a place dear to my heart), it occurs to me how lucky we are that the Egyptians built so many great works in stone and mudbrick. That said, who is to say...
Feb 19, 2019
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – Set to Open near Egyptian Pyramids by January 2020 By Laura Ranieri It’s bigger than Khufu – and just one year away from opening….The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set to be the world’s largest archaeological museum costing $1 billion...
Dec 2, 2017
Considered the best preserved temple in Egypt, Edfu is traditionally reached off the cruise ship – via caleche (horse and carriage). It’s an experience in itself traveling through Edfu town. The temple to Horus built in Ptolemaic times features two levels,...
Nov 29, 2017
After riding camels across the escarpment we came to the great burial ground of Qubbet el Hawa. Here is a glimpse inside the tomb of Sabni and Mekhu from the 6th dynasty…
