Cairo

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= __Introduction:__ = Where can you find the **__Sphinx__**, **__pyramids__** and miles and miles of Saharan **__desert__**? Well, if you thought of **__Cairo__** then you’re on the right track! A rich history, Cairo is more than miles and miles of sand and monuments but also contains an outrageous past. Cairo is located on both of the banks of the **__Nile River__**. There are many, many things to do in Cairo, such as sight seeing, camping, relaxing on the beach, and much more!

= __History:__ =  In fact, the Greek historian **__Herodotus__** said that Egypt was the gift of the Nile and although it might now be full with rubbish and pollution, it actually happens to be true. The great pyramids of Cairo are built to show their religion a big hall that was used as a tomb but it is now used for sight seeing. Cairo is one of the world's largest built-up areas and offers many sites to see. In 525 BC, the Persians conquered Egypt and built a planned fort, north of Memphis called Babylon-on-the-Nile. This was where the Persians controlled Egypt until it was captured by Alexander in 332 BC. During the Greek period, the fort in Cairo wasn’t really important, but after the Roman take-over, it regains importance as a stranglehold because of its planned location that guards the Roman trade routes. The Roman general, Trajan repaired the Red Sea Canal, even though it was originally built by the pharaohs. Of course there is much more of interesting history. = __Where is Cairo?__ = = =  Additionally, Cairo lies on the top right of **__Africa__**. Cairo is located on both of the banks of the Nile River, near the head of the river **__Delta__**. The Nile Delta looks like an upside down triangle. The northern part of Egypt has been settled for more than 6000 years as the capital of a lot of Egyptian civilization. media type="googlemap" key="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cairo&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=113586598399939990467.000447b3bc90bb2fd45ab&sll=30.064742,31.249509&sspn=0.154569,0.256119&ll=30.063151,31.25061&spn=0.153782,0.267599&output=embed" width="425" height="350" align="right"
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= __What to do:__ =

Cairo is such a historical place is the monuments and historical things such as the **__ancient__** monuments, lots of ancient temples, also some old Christina churches, **__tombs__**, and antiques of ancient Egypt. Make sure you go to the National Museum because there are many things, such as, mummies, jewelry and lots of other interesting things. Also the beaches with seas that are bright blue with no trash at all!! There are beautiful fish with lots of different shapes, sizes and colors!! The coral is also very nice with many colors that fulfill the sea! The river Nile is a place to go on a boat and explore the city. In the Sahara desert but make sure you bring a lot of food (there are NO super markets in the desert), plenty of warm clothes (it can get really chilly at night especially in the winter time) and lots of shelter to block the wind!! =__Climate: __ =


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Finally the climate in Cairo is mostly hot and dry, but when it gets to winter it does get a bit chilly. Of course winter won’t be super cold, but it can get to 20˚C. In the winter, at night, it can get really chilly, about 8˚C. I would recommend going to Cairo in October because at that time it is not to hot and not to cold. Spring in Cairo because all the leaves are bright and the weather at that time is a little bit hot, but this is also a good time to go visit Cairo. Autumn in Cairo is a bit boring because the leaves are brown and falling of the trees.

= __Conclusion:__ = = =  With its miles of sand, monuments and an outrageous history, a visit to Cairo is more than just educational. If you prefer sight seeing, camping, or relaxing on the beach, then you are also in for a treat! Cairo is more than just another big city or the sum of its parts; it is a trip back in history.

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