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Radar Imaging Reveals Egyptian City
Austrian archeologists have identified the layout of Avaris, a 3,500 year old Ancient Egyptian city, using computer generated images. An Austrian archeological team has used radar imaging to determine the extent of the ruins of the 3,500-year-old one-time capital of Egypt's foreign occupiers, the Hyksos - a group of warriors from Asia. Their summer capital - Avaris - was in the Northern Delta area.
The main purpose of the Austrian team's work was to determine how far the underground city extends. The radar imaging showed the outline of streets, houses and temples underneath the green farm fields of the modern town of Tel El Dabaa.
Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquitie, said the computer-generated images of the city, which is still buried under the ground, show a very detailed layout of ancient Avaris. Several architectural features including houses, temples, streets, cemeteries and palaces can be seen.
The Austrian team of archeologists have been working on this site since 1975.
Archeologists Find Ptolemaic King Statue
Archeologists in Egypt have discovered a headless granite statue more than 2,000 years old belonging to an unidentified Ptolemaic-era king.
The Supreme Council of Antiquities says an Egyptian-Dominican team made the discovery at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, west of the coastal city of Alexandria.
The council's chairman, Dr. Zahi Hawass, says the well-preserved statue may be amongst the most beautiful carvings in Ancient Egyptian style and believes it could be of King Ptolemy IV. The statue is 135 centimetres in height and its width at the shoulders is 55 centimetres.
Alexandria was the seat of the Greek-speaking Ptolemaic Dynasty, which ruled Egypt for 300 years, until the suicide of Queen Cleopatra.
The Textile Museum Opens Its Doors
The newly renovated Textile Museum has finally opened its doors to the public and is a must see destination for all A&K clients. This beautiful and immaculately run museum is located in the heart of Old Cairo, in El Muizz Li Din Allah Street. It houses rare textile artifacts ranging from the phaoronic age to the Coptic times. Exquisite articles, ranging from a peasant woman's simple tunic to the intricately woven traditional robes of a Coptic priest, are all beautifully preserved in temperature controlled rooms. Whether you are an independent traveler, or a family, the Textile museum is definitely worth a visit, so ask your Tour Consultant about it.
New Property for Jaz Hotels & Cruises
For our clients who are looking for new places to stay in Alexandria, Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises has unveiled its first property there - the 5-star Iberotel Borg Al Arab.
Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and the hotel consists of 147 guest rooms and suites overlooking the stunning turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.
The Iberotel is designed for not only families and couples but also businessmen as it encompasses fully equipped meeting rooms for both small meetings and large scale conferences.
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