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Hadaba Egypt Destination Guide

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Hadaba is peaceful resort located just ten minutes from Naama Bay. It is the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday but still within easy reach of the livelier resorts of the area. One of the six main areas that make up Sharm el Sheikh, Hadaba (meaning ‘the cliff’ in Arabic) is a much quieter resort than nearby Naama Bay. Sitting on an elevated area on the Ras Um Sid, or Om El Sid as it is also known, the resort Read More

Periods of Ancient Egyptian History

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Early Dynastic Period (3100-2890 BC) There is evidence of human activity in the Western Desert as far back as 8000 BC, but what we regard as ancient Egypt began in 3100 BC with the unification of Upper (southern) and Lower (northern) Egypt by King Narmer (also known as Menes), who created a capital at Memphis. Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC) Also known as the Age of the Pyramids, successive dynasties of kings raised a chain of pyramids, the greatest of which Read More