The car passed through some small roads in the city. Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo saw some Arab women with headscarves and handsome young men everywhere. As long as they found Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo, they would look at them.
They always smiled and greeted Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo warmly, and tried their best to show their friendliness to Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo who came from afar. Along the way, Yunluo was soon infected by their enthusiasm and gradually fell in love with this place.
The afternoon itinerary was to go to the ancient city of Memphis to visit the Step Pyramid and the statue of Ramses II. The name immediately aroused Yunluo's association. The male protagonist of the comic was called Memphis. I wonder if it was taken from this place name. There is a place in Turkey called Izmir, which is similar to his rival, Prince Bitado Izmir.
The Step Pyramid is the tomb of King Zozer of the Third Dynasty and the most important pyramid in the Shakara region. King Zozer reigned from 2668 to 2649 BC. The architectural concept of the Step Pyramid of Zozer includes the shrine, courtyard and the step pyramid itself.
They were all the ideas of Zohar's Minister of Works, Imhotep, who was considered a great architectural genius, combining magic, astronomy and medicine, and was also hailed as an omnipotent god.
First, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo crossed the desert to pay homage to the first pyramid they saw in Egypt - the Step Pyramid. Although it has a history of thousands of years and is severely weathered, and some places are being repaired, the overall feeling is still extremely majestic. One cannot help but sigh at this treasure nurtured by the ancient Egyptian civilization.
Walking into the temple's pillared hall, the stone pillars on both sides fit tightly together. Imhotep ordered the workers to polish the stones first, and then put them together tightly, using the vacuum principle to suck them together without using any adhesive materials. It is really amazing.
This is a small scene taken in the temple, with a very three-dimensional sense. Here Yunluo was reminded of the Jiaohe Ancient City he had visited before, where there were similar weathered buildings, but the main building of the temple was well preserved and still looked as bright as new after thousands of years. It is much stronger than modern buildings that can stand safely for decades, which is rare.
Memphis is located in the southern end of the Nile Delta in Egypt, in the village of Mithrasinna, 23 kilometers southwest of Cairo. It has been the oldest capital of Egypt since 3100 BC and has been the capital for 800 years. It is said to have been built by Pharaoh Mena (Menes) in 3000 BC and named "White City", which was later renamed Memphis.
It was the capital of the Old Kingdom (27th to 22nd century BC). It was replaced by Thebes in the 2nd millennium BC, but it remained a famous religious and cultural city in Egypt. It was destroyed in the 7th century AD. It was the most magnificent and great city in the world at that time, but now only a mini museum and broken stone sculptures in the garden remain for people to pay tribute to.
Tickets for the Mini Museum, taken in front of the stone sculpture of Ramses II. It is easy to realize how small you are in front of this huge stone statue. The pharaoh has a handsome face. It is really surprising to learn that this famous Egyptian emperor lived to the age of 90 and had countless concubines and more than 100 children.
Ramses II, whose full name is Uthmaresette-Penli-Ramsesmiamon, was a great leader, a brave soldier, and an outstanding architect. He had more than 100 children and received many praises throughout his life. The true story of Ramses, the most famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt, showed Nalanshiqi and Yunluo his humane side.
His emotional world. His extraordinary ability to create his own image, and his body like an eternal epic. During his 67 years of rule, Egypt achieved its last prosperity before its subversion.
It is said that many statues of Pharaoh were made when he was alive. Ancient Egypt practiced personality cult and advocated polytheism. Unfortunately, few of them are left now. Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo walked around the statues and were deeply impressed by the excellent craftsmanship at that time.
Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh of Egypt, made a sphinx for herself during the 18th Dynasty. In order to prove that she was the same as men, she would wear a false beard on important occasions as a demonstration.
The closing time of Egyptian attractions is relatively early. The small museum that Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo visited in Memphis closed at 4 pm. They could only browse it in a hurry. It seems that except for Chinese people, most foreigners are unwilling to continue working beyond the prescribed working hours, even though they know that this can create more value.
Returning to Cairo from Memphis, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo saw horse-drawn carriages galloping on the road everywhere. This was a scene often seen in northern China. The feeling of galloping on horseback under such bright sunshine must be quite interesting.
Although it seems that there are many unfinished buildings in Egypt, the hotel environment is not bad at all. The Mercure Hotel where Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo live can see the Pyramids of Giza.
The hotel also has a garden and a swimming pool, free internet access in the lobby, and the restaurant and bar sent welcome drinks to Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo when they first checked in. The service is really impeccable. However, security checks are required before entering the hotel, which reminds Yunluo of some extraordinary moments.
In the evening, the tour leader arranged an Egyptian meal according to the requests of Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo. Although it was not particularly to their taste, thanks to this dinner trip, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo were able to see a small part of Egypt's bustling nightlife.
The global problem of traffic jam is particularly serious in Cairo. The busy streets are crammed with all kinds of vehicles. There are almost no traffic lights on the road, and it is impossible to tell how many lanes there are, because wherever there is a road there are cars. The buses packed with people are driving with their doors open. Nalan Shiqi and Yun Luo are terrified watching this.
Yunluo found it very interesting that the women's clothing stores on the street all sold black robes. There seemed to be no difference in style, and it seemed that there was no need to choose at all.
It is said that Arab girls dress quite hot at home, but they must wear loose robes and headscarves when going out, and some must even wear veils. It is rare to see beautiful women along the way, and only various handsome guys are left. This is a good benefit for girls like Yunluo.
The first time I had Egyptian food, I started with flatbread and a special soup (the taste of the soup was a bit similar to Singapore's Bak Kut Teh, and it really added a lot of spices), and there were a few side dishes dipped in various spiced sauces.
The taste is very special. The main course is rice, French fries and barbecue, which are typical foods that Westerners like. The common characteristics are "dry" and "salty". It is recommended to eat it with some water, which will make it taste better.
Egypt is a traditional Islamic country, where alcohol is strictly prohibited. Many handsome uncles like to meet up in cafes to smoke hookah and chat. This is also a unique way of leisure. There are many flavors of hookah. If I hadn't always been disgusted with cigarettes, I would have wanted to try the taste.
When I first arrived in Egypt, I felt that everything was new. They were so different from Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo. They looked different, had different culture, and different religion. Different food...
While admiring the remains of ancient Egyptian civilization, I also gained a preliminary understanding of this mysterious Arab country. Yunluo is always full of curiosity about unknown things and looks forward to different gains in the next few days in Egypt.
On the second day in Egypt, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo got up early, avoided traffic jams, and headed to Alexandria. As soon as Yunluo arrived, he was overwhelmed by the Mediterranean atmosphere, and temporarily put aside the regret of not being able to go to Luxor and the Red Sea. Although the attractions here belong to the ancient Roman era.
It was not Yunluo’s favorite, but being able to see the Mediterranean Sea that Yunluo had long fantasized about in advance was even more beautiful than imagined. The sea water was so blue and clear, which was definitely an unexpected surprise.
In Cairo, these two great pyramids can be seen almost everywhere. Cairo people are proud to have a house facing the pyramids. Perhaps because of the wind and sand, although it is not a unified government plan, the colors of the surrounding houses are consciously integrated with the pyramids, and it seems that no matter how many years have passed, Cairo has always been like this.
On the way to Alexandria, the freezer in the small supermarket at the gas station was filled with drinks. What surprised Yunluo was that these drinks were almost not sold in China. There were cherry-flavored cola, large bottles of Sprite and Fanta. I don’t know how they taste. In order to go to the toilet less, Yunluo resisted the urge to buy any... In Egypt, there is a fee for using public toilets, one Egyptian pound per person.
Alexandria was built in 332 BC and named after its founder, Alexander the Great, as the seat of the governor of the Egyptian province of the Macedonian Empire at that time. After the death of Alexander the Great, the Egyptian governor Ptolemy established the Ptolemaic dynasty here and was crowned Ptolemy I (the savior).
Alexandria became the capital of the Kingdom of Egypt and soon became the largest city in ancient Greek culture. In Western ancient history, its size and wealth were second only to Rome. But after Egypt's Islamic rulers established Cairo as Egypt's new capital, Alexandria's status continued to decline. By the end of the Ottoman Empire, it had almost become a small fishing village.
It was the center of trade between ancient Europe and the East and a hub of cultural exchange. It developed rapidly after World War II and is now a famous cotton market and an important textile industrial base in Egypt. In addition, industries such as shipbuilding, fertilizers, and oil refining are also well developed.
The port also has the Pharos Lighthouse (Lighthouse of Alexandria), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which attracts tourists from all over the world. The port's international airport has regular flights to all parts of the world.
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Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo walked along the Mediterranean Sea, toured the city of Alexandria, and then arrived at the beautiful summer palace, the Montazah Palace. Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo did not enter the main building of the palace to visit.
They were just strolling around the garden and taking pictures. There were many tourists near the palace, and cars were constantly passing through. Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo saw many couples who came for a date, and there was even a handsome Egyptian guy taking photos here.
The blue sky, thin clouds, the Mediterranean Sea and various classical buildings form a beautiful picture. In front of me is the azure, boundless Mediterranean Sea without turbulent waves.
The sea water just hit the shore gently. Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo strolled along the coastline, feeling the clear atmosphere and gazing at the invisible European continent and various romantic islands in the distance.
The plants in Alexandria grow better than those in Cairo, especially in the Summer Palace. Various flowers, birds, insects and fish can be seen everywhere, and every shot is a beautiful scene. It's a pity that the small animals here are still a little afraid of people. Unlike in Europe, animals will take the initiative to approach people when they see them. It seems that it takes long-term effort to build trust with each other.
Egyptian kittens have always been very cute. After all, they were the first royal family to keep cats as pets, and the rural cats here all look very aristocratic.
The Montazah Palace is the largest park in Alexandria. A Florentine-style building is surrounded by lush trees and exotic flowers. The left side of the palace faces the sea, echoing the nearby Sea Park. The only access to the Sea Park from land is a red stone bridge decorated with bright lights.
The park has well-trimmed flowers and trees and winding paths, all of which exude a royal atmosphere. There is a lighthouse on the sea opposite the park, and a long pier connects them. The pier is rugged and bears the traces of time.
The front of the main building of the palace is very much in line with the girls' fantasy manor. After opening the gate and riding in a carriage into the garden, all the way to the door, and then entering the dreamlike hall, Yunluo forgot that she was in Egypt. It seems that this journey is indeed inevitably diversified.
The walls of the palace, everything here seems very dreamy and familiar. Unfortunately, the time is too short to appreciate the mysteries one by one. I can only sigh that the long history has indeed created many wonderful cultural treasures.
After leaving the Summer Palace, Nalan Shiqi and Yunluo drove to the famous attraction in Alexandria - the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Because Yunluo had not done enough research, he had no impression of the lighthouse when he actually arrived at it. And because there was no real lighthouse there, he could only rely on his imagination during the visit...
The legendary Library of Alexandria now stands before our eyes as a new version of the library completed in 1996. The original historical library has been completely destroyed and no physical remains are left. This library, which symbolizes the sun of the human civilization world and is the greatest library in early human history, is truly a source of imagination.
The Library of Alexandria stands on the site of the former library of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, overlooking the Gulf of Hessus in the Mediterranean. The main building of Athens is a cylinder with a semicircular dome on top, and the conference hall is a pyramid. The ingenious combination of cylinders, pyramids and domes is natural.
The colorful geometric shapes outline the long history of the museum. Amazingly, no matter from which angle you look at it, the main building of the Museum looks like a setting sun, symbolizing the cultural light that shines on the world.
On the outer granite cultural wall, characters, letters and symbols of 50 of the world's oldest languages, including Chinese characters, are engraved, highlighting the conception and creativity of civilization and cultural atmosphere. (To be continued...)
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