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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Egypt

The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, is the Arab translation of the ancient Greek name, Lofus Kiramaikos which means “mound of shards” or “potsherds”. Located to the southwest of the Pompey’s pillar is a multi level labyrinth featuring dozens of chambers adorned with sculpted pillars, statues and other Romano Egyptian religious symbols, burial niches and [...]

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The Great Pyramid

It is also known as the Great Pyramid of Khufu or the Great Pyramid of the pharaoh Cheops as was called by Greeks; who listed this pyramid as the first wonder of the world. The Pyramid is located in the Giza Necropolis very near Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The total mass of the great [...]

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Kruger Park in South Africa

Kruger National Park has dense green landscape interspersed with large boulders. The south west of the Kruger Park is home to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve which has some wonderful lodges. On the western boundary of the Kruger lies the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Kruger National Park is also surrounded by game reserves in the [...]

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Great Places In South Africa

South Africa is a very popular tourist destination and many holiday makers now go there on a family holiday and stay in self catering holiday home accommodation. There are some great holiday villas and self catering holiday apartments that can be rented as holiday homes in South Africa. The official name of South Africa is [...]

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