Tag: Egypt
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The top 10 architectural wonders of the ancient world
Journeying through history, we encounter timeless architectural marvels reflecting our ancestors’ brilliance. This post explores the ancient world’s top 10 wonders that still captivate us. 1. The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) Constructed circa 2580-2560 BCE, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest, largest pyramid in the Giza complex. It was constructed for Pharaoh…
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Deadly scorpions invade southern Egypt after freak thunderstorm
If you thought the plagues were over, think again. Thunderstorms in southern Egypt forced hordes of scorpions out of the desert into Aswan, killing 3 and sending more than 500 people to hospitals with stings. Sources say the black scorpions entered everywhere from people’s homes, cars, and buildings to inject them with deadly venom. The…
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Dragon Storm: A thunderstorm over the Great Pyramids of Giza
A storm nicknamed the “Dragon Storm” made its way through Egypt on Thursday. The storm produced a mixture of high winds, heavy rain, and hail that caused sand storms and flooding, respectively. With all that’s going on with the Coronavirus today and the bushfires raging over Australia at the end of 2019, it feels like…