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Off the beaten path: Egypt

Egypt, the place of the pyramids, pharaohs, mummies and rich ancient history has a lot to offer for off the beaten path travel - you can visit ancient ruins and observe the weird wall carvings that are not completely deciphered yet, see the unusual blue boulders in the desert, examine fossils, marvel at the modern-art crop circles, visit the cities of the dead and explore many more fascinating places which will make you feel in an Indiana Jones movie.

City of the Dead, Cairo

The City of the Dead in Cairo is an unforgettable experience - it has people living inside the tombs, mausoleums and crypts.
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In: eccentric homes, burial sites, memento mori, mummies

The Blue Desert

The Blue Desert is Jean Verame's work of art, commemorating Egyptian-Israeli peace agreement, created in 1980. The monument features giant boulders in the desert painted blue, symbolizing peace.
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In: interesting design, man-made wonders, weird stones, monuments, weird art