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The Obelisk of Hatshepsut This is the most impressive of all. It stands between the 4th and 5th pylons. Size & Weight: It is approximately 30 meters high and weighs about 340 tons. This makes it the tallest standing obelisk in Egypt. Material: It is made from a single piece of pink granite quarried in Aswan. Special Feature: Originally, the top was coated with electrum (an alloy of gold and silver) so that it would reflect sunlight and shine far and wide. Ritual Ablution: Priests had to absolve themselves several times a day and at night in the lake before every service in the temple. Without this ritual purity, they were not allowed to enter the inner sanctum or touch statues of the gods. Cultural Boats: During major festivals, the sacred barges (ceremonial boats) were ritually sailed across the lake. Facts about size and construction Dimensions: It measures approximately 120 meters in length and 77 meters in width. Water supply: The lake is fed exclusively by groundwater.

Galt al Azraq, meaning “The Blue Pool,” is a breathtaking natural water pool nestled in the heart of Sinai’s rugged landscape. After hiking through rocky canyons and valleys, arriving at this cool, clear pool is a perfect reward — ideal for swimming or simply relaxing by the water. Surrounded by towering cliffs and desert scenery, the pool offers a refreshing break, especially in warmer months. It’s one of the most scenic spots on the trails between Saqar Canyon and Farsh Um Sela. What to know: Great for swimming if weather permits Bring swimwear and towels No facilities — pack out all trash Best visited in spring and autumn for pleasant temperatures Galt al Azraq is a must-visit oasis that combines natural beauty with a refreshing pause on your Sinai adventure.

The Aswan Dam is one of Egypt's most important achievements of the 20th century. It saves Egypt from flooding and supplies it with water and electricity. The dam is 111 meters high, 3.5 kilometers long, and 1 km wide. Its water is used to power 12 turbines, which generate 2,100 megawatts of power. The Nasser Dam is over 500 kilometers long, making it the second-largest reservoir in the world. It is the largest power plant in Egypt. Construction began in 1960 and was opened by Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1971. There is also an old dam. However, it had become too small and could no longer adequately protect the country from drought and flooding. It is still used today to generate electricity and as a road across the Nile.

The Aswan Dam is the third largest reservoir in the world. Construction took a good 10 years and was completed on June 21, 1970. Its capacity is 135 to 169 cubic kilometers.

The Sacred Lake is a vast rectangular basin, 200m long by 117m wide, situated in the area delimited by the Amun sanctuary in the North and the first two courtyards on the North-South the processional axis in the west. The lake is already present in the reigns of Hatshepsut and Thutmosis III, but its current shape dates from the XXV" Dynasty. Filled by the water-table, the lake for Ancient Egyptians was in direct contact with Noun - the primal ocean where all Life originated. Access to the the lake was gained through the Seventh Pylon, where the priests purified themselves daily and where the sacred barque navigated during religious ceremonies. The banks around the lake were occupied by buildings of various natures. In the north, a monument was dedicated by Taharqa to Ra-Horakty, the rising sun represented as a dung beetle. And probably during his reign the monument scarab in rod granite was transported here trom the Temple of Millions of Years of Amenhotep Ill on the West Bank. The area on the south side of the Sacred Lake is the economic zone of the Temple where offerings were stored and prepared in storerooms, some of the most recent of which are stil visible. In some texts, a breeding area for fowl for ritual offerings is mentioned. The eastern side of the lake is the administrative and residential area. Dwellings from the Late Period were found when building the Sound and Light platform. According to inseriptions found in them, they were occupied by priests carrying out a monthly ritual cycle in the Temple.

clear, turquoise sea, a dream for snorkeling and fish watching

The Red Sea is a beautiful place to be, whether you are walking alongside it or going swimming and snorkeling in it. You could always do both!

Very impressive