EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE

Explore Egypt's Ancient Wonders

Discover major and minor archaeological sites across different historical periods. From prehistoric settlements to Islamic monuments, explore Egypt's rich cultural heritage spanning over 5,000 years.

8+
Major Sites
4
Historical Periods
5000+
Years of History
27
Governorates

JOURNEY THROUGH TIME

Historical Eras of Egypt

Explore Egypt's rich history spanning over 5,000 years. From the age of Ancient Egyptians to Islamic civilization, discover the diverse cultures and dynasties that shaped this ancient land.

Ancient Egyptian
Era Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian

3100 BC - 332 BC
The age of the Kings of the Old Kingdom, pyramids, and hieroglyphs. Ancient Egypt's most iconic period spanning over 3000 years.

Divine kingship and Kings rule • Monumental pyramid construction

Ptolemaic
Era Ptolemaic

Ptolemaic

332 BC - 30 BC
The Hellenistic period when Greek rulers governed Egypt, blending Greek and Egyptian cultures.

Greco-Egyptian cultural synthesis • Alexandria as cultural capital

Roman
Era Roman

Roman

30 BC - 395 AD
Egypt as a vital province of the Roman Empire.

Egypt as Rome's breadbasket • Fayum mummy portraits

Byzantine
Era Byzantine

Byzantine

395 AD - 641 AD
Christian Egypt under Eastern Roman rule.

Coptic Christianity • Monastic movement

Islamic
Era Islamic

Islamic

641 AD - Present
Egypt's transformation into a major Islamic center.

Islamic architecture • Cairo as capital