Cairo's Tahrir Square (or Liberation Square) remained filled on Tuesday February 1 with hundreds of thousands of Egyptians chanting the slogan, "Irhal! Irhal! Irhal!" - "Go Away Mubarak!" It seems as if the entire country has come out asking President Mobarak to end his 30 years of dictatorial rule over the country.
Tourists have packed into Cairo airport in a desperate attempt to leave the country. Although many airlines have resumed flights to Egypt, there is a chaotic situation at Cairo airport and hundreds of stranded tourists are making attempts to get on board the first available flight out of the country. Many well heeled Egyptians who have been overtly involved with the regime are also fearing a backlash and are trying to leave the country.
The army has taken control of all important archaeological sites including the Pyramids at Giza and the Egyptian Museum which has a treasure trove of ancient relics including the famous golden bust of King Tut.
Egypt depends heavily on tourism as a source of income and the street protests are going to be a major deterrent for the industry. The earlier the situation subsides the better it is for tourism to once again revive in this land of the Pharoahs.
It is a specialized museum of Madinah which unravels the early stages of Madinah’s development. The museum contains visual media and pictures of the city. ...
Education and entertainment, all under one roof is offered by Science Alive, an interactive scientific center visited by adults and children alike. The center teaches science in a fun way by making children play games and learn about the formation of tsunamis, about chemical reactions and by visiting various fun exhibitions. Apart from these in house activities, Science Alive also holds exhibition...
Address: Jolfa Square, Jolfa neighborhood . This is another prominent church within Jolfa, a bit smaller, and treated with simplicity and elegance. A charming courtyard and the smaller Hacop Church are also contained within the premises of this impressive building. ...
When the Hailingwang Emperor of the Jin Dynasty moved the capital back to Beijing, he needed a new palace to escape the sweltering summers. The site he chose was on Gold Mountain (now Longevity Hill), about 12km northwest of Beijing. The Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty renovated the palace and the gardens in the 18th century. Kunming Lake was expanded to resemble the famous West Lake in Ha...