Egypt holds numerous archaeological sites beyond the pyramids of Giza. From the bent pyramid of Dahshur to the rock temples of Speos Artemidos, these locations present Egyptian architecture through different periods. The collection includes desert fortresses, Roman quarries, prehistoric caves, and religious complexes across various regions from Alexandria to Aswan.
Matruh Governorate, Egypt
Natural depression in the Libyan Desert containing salt lakes, date palm groves and archaeological sites from ancient Greek and Roman settlements.
Giza Governorate, Egypt
Archaeological site containing several pyramids from the Old Kingdom period, including the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid constructed during the reign of Sneferu.
Sohag Governorate, Egypt
Religious complex built in 1290 BC featuring stone reliefs depicting Egyptian deities and ceremonial rituals, with seven sanctuaries dedicated to different gods.
Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
Basin region with traditional water wheels, Egypt's largest natural lake, and archaeological remains from Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
Minya Governorate, Egypt
Archaeological site containing foundation ruins, tombs and temples from the 14th century BCE when Pharaoh Akhenaten established his new capital.
Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
Desert valley containing fossilized skeletons of extinct whales from 40 million years ago, documenting their evolution from land mammals.
Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Religious complex founded in the fifth century CE, featuring ancient wall paintings, manuscripts and architectural elements from various historical periods.
Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Ancient Roman quarry settlement used from the first to third centuries CE for extracting granite columns for imperial buildings.
Cairo Governorate, Egypt
This Roman military structure from the 1st century stands on limestone hills. The fortress walls measure 3 meters thick and contained guard towers.
South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
In 1980, artist Jean Verame covered boulders and rocks with blue paint across 10 square kilometers of Sinai desert to mark the Egypt-Israel peace treaty.
South Sinai Governorate, Egypt
This archaeological site contains ancient Egyptian turquoise mines and inscriptions dating from 2000 BCE. The temple complex honors the goddess Hathor, protector of miners.
Aswan Governorate, Egypt
This Ptolemaic temple from 30 BCE was dismantled and rebuilt stone by stone in 1970 to preserve it from rising Nile waters.
Minya Governorate, Egypt
Carved into limestone cliffs, these Old Kingdom burial chambers contain detailed wall paintings showing agriculture, hunting, and crafts from ancient Egypt.
Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
This stone temple from the Ptolemaic period stands three stories tall and contains multiple chambers dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.
Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Ancient Egyptian settlement with mud brick walls, rock cut tombs and temple ruins dating from the Early Dynastic Period through the Ptolemaic era.
New Valley Governorate, Egypt
Natural limestone cave in the desert containing Neolithic period engravings of animals and geometric patterns on its walls and ceiling.
Minya Governorate, Egypt
Thirty-nine rock tombs from the Middle Kingdom period contain detailed wall paintings depicting daily life, hunting, and military training scenes.
Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
Archaeological site containing a temple from the Middle Kingdom, expanded during Ptolemaic and Roman periods, with inscriptions and stone reliefs.
New Valley Governorate, Egypt
Ottoman period settlement with architecture using local materials, including carved wooden lintels and decorative stone elements from Roman structures.
Giza Governorate, Egypt
Central settlement of Bahariya Oasis contains mineral springs reaching 40 degrees Celsius and date palm plantations dating to ancient times.
Western Desert, Egypt
Second century Roman temple constructed from sandstone blocks featuring reliefs of Egyptian deities and Roman emperors in traditional pharaonic style.
Lake Qarun, Egypt
Archaeological site of a Ptolemaic settlement founded in the third century BC, with temple remains and residential quarters surrounded by mud brick walls.
Dakhla Oasis, Egypt
Roman period burial complex with decorated tombs displaying Egyptian and Greek influences in their wall paintings and architectural elements.
Faiyum Region, Egypt
Middle Kingdom royal tomb complex with a mudbrick core pyramid and mortuary temple, constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Amenemhat III.
New Valley Governorate, Egypt
Fourth century Roman settlement containing preserved residential structures, a necropolis and religious buildings in the Dakhla Oasis.
Beni Suef Governorate, Egypt
Third dynasty stepped pyramid transformed into a true pyramid during the fourth dynasty, now partially ruined due to structural failure.
Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Military fortress from 1477 constructed with stones from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, featuring thick walls and defensive towers.
Faiyum Governorate, Egypt
Stone temple from the Middle Kingdom period with seven sanctuaries and limestone blocks weighing up to 100 tons each.
Dahshur, Egypt
The first successful attempt at building a pyramid with smooth sides, constructed during the Old Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt around 2600 BCE.
Siwa Oasis, Egypt
Built in 1203, this clay and salt fortress served as a residential complex for hundreds of people until a heavy rain in 1926 caused significant damage.
Beni Hassan, Egypt
This temple carved into limestone cliffs contains inscriptions from Queen Hatshepsut's reign and features columns with Hathor-style capitals from the 18th dynasty.
Al Minya, Egypt
This ancient cemetery contains catacombs with mummified animals, Greek-style tombs, and a boundary marker from the time of Pharaoh Akhenaten.