The Importance Of Learning Egypt Cultures

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2. A comprehensive knowledge of the culture and traditions of the place one is to visit would really help. Moreover, it is quite exciting to know about novel and new cultures and traditions. So, when you plan a vacation to Egypt, do have some basic knowledge of the culture and traditions you would find while you are in Egypt. You can use the internet to get a comprehensive knowledge of all that Egypt has to offer to its tourists, some tourist-guide books would also help.

3. Egyptian Culture Has Its Roots In Traditions And Antiquity • Stories of Pharos and their grandeur have been doing the rounds in Egypt ever since. The list of pharaohs is a long one. There is even a female pharaoh among them. Merneith reigned over Egypt in the thirteenth century BC. Among other notable pharaohs were Narmer and Kufu. Some of them built pyramids for themselves. They were full of riches and treasures the pharaoh was supposed to carry with himself to the other world. But most pyramids were plundered and looted. The Government of Egypt has done its best to preserve the remnants of Egypt Culture in the form they were found in. • The Sphinx is another symbol of Egypt Culture. It is in the shape of a lion and a man. While the head is that of a human being, the body is that of a lion. It is supposed to guard the pyramid of Giza and all the surrounding pyramids. The Sphinx is a wonder carved out of a single block of limestone. It is believed to have its origins in the period between 2558 and 2532 BC. There are many myths and legends about the sphinx. The local guide would be sure to tell you all the interesting ones.

4. Language • The language of a community is an important aspect of its culture. You might find the Arabic language used in Cairo or the rest of Egypt a bit different from English, but several Egyptians are well-versed in English too. The Arabic language has its origin in the Semitic group of languages of the Indo-European language-family. You might find interacting with locals who aren’t well-versed in English a bit difficult, but most professional guides in Egypt are quite fluent in English. • The religion followed by the dominant majority in Egypt is Islam. There are quite a few Christians in Egypt too. There are about 80 per cent Muslims in Egypt, while the rest of the 20 per cent is made of Coptic Christians. The importance of Islamic Law in Egyptian life is highlighted by the fact that Egyptian constitution mandates Islamic principles for the formation of laws for the land. Freedom of religion is offered only to the followers of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

5. Food is as essential part of the culture of a civilization. The Egyptians usually munch on legumes and vegetables. The area surrounding the Nile River provides a rich assortment of vegetables to the inhabitants. A gourmet on a vacation in Egypt is sure to find a lot to munch on. You are sure to find a lot of variety of snacks and juices while walking down a street.

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