The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
Politics and pitfalls of pyramid selling
Letters: Reader Charles Harris recalls a trip to Egypt and the dilemma of from whom to buy his ‘overpriced souvenir rubbish’
The new Egypt: 100 days on
Egypt's man from the past who insists he has a futureZahi Hawass, appointed by Hosni Mubarak to oversee Egypt's cultural riches, is the great survivor of the revolution
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson; Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt by Joyce Tyldesley; and Egyptian Dawn by Robert Temple
Tom Holland enjoys three new studies investigating the ruthless kings and gods of ancient Egypt
Egypt: essential information
World-class ancient sites, the Nile, the markets and mosques of Cairo, the beaches of the Mediterranean and the diving in the Red Sea - few places have as much to offer as Egypt.
Smooth with the rough
A company that's been pioneering adventure travel for 25 years is now starting to go a little bit soft.
Tasty Giza
Janine Gibson enjoys a mix of ancient marvels and modern-day chaos on a weekend break in Cairo.
Even better than Topshop
Pyramids, sleeping under the stars and a camel safari bring out the adventuress in Kit Spring's two young daughters.
Mummy knows best
In the heat of summer, Juliet Rix and family find that the land of the pharoahs is best taken at a leisurely pace.
