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Malkata Palace – Discover Secrets Of Amenhotep’s Kingdom Now in ruins, the Malkata Palace was once a vast palace that took up an entire city space and was home to one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful rulers – Amenhotep III. Though the site now lies in ruins, a careful observation of this place tells a great many stories of the wealth and power of the pharaohs of old. You will find everything from expansive courtyards, audience-chambers, harems, to even an enormous ceremonial lake at this Malkata site. A few of the walled structures that still stand showcase delicate carving and paintings that are still faintly visible. It’s nothing less than the Taj Mahal of Egypt, except that it’s 50 times bigger and in ruins! Location: West Bank of the Nile, Thebes, Upper Egypt Opening hours: Open 24X7 Siwa Oasis – Experience Berber Culture Venture onto the road less traveled at Siwa Oasis, which is essentially a desert settlement situated near the Libyan border. Famous for its unique Berber culture, its massive date and olive plantations, and the bizarre temple of the ancient Oracle of Ammon that now lies in ruins, this town offers a deep insight into the rural culture of the Western Desert of Egypt. While visiting this amazing hamlet can be one of the most intriguing things to try in Egypt, one must be careful and check with locals before setting off to it since the Western Desert is known to be quite unsafe at times. Location: Near the Libyan border, Western Desert, Egypt Tamr Hena Museum – Witness Egypt’s Creative Side Influenced by Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Empires over the years, Alexandria has a rich culture and history that leaves visitors in awe. And the famed Tamr Hena Museum is a great place to see this very culture and history. From the early Christian church, to the latest democratic revolutions of the Arab Spring, you’ll find data on plenty of important historic events at this museum depicted in the most interesting forms, which makes visiting it one of the most entertaining things to do in Alexandria, Egypt. Every aspect of this museum is intriguing and creative, be it the scaly Hydra hanging from the ceiling, effigies of caged monkeys and free-roaming snakes, to a small photo studio. Location: 125 Sidi Gaber – Smouha, Alexandria 125125, Egypt Opening hours: 10 AM – 6 PM