The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C., and a series of dynasties ruled in Egypt for the next three millennia. The last native dynasty fell to the Persians in 341 B.C., who in turn were replaced by the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. It was the Arabs who introduced Islam and the Arabic language in the 7th century and who ruled for the next six centuries. A local military caste, the Mamluks took control about 1250 and continued to govern after the conquest of Egypt by the Ottoman Turks in 1517. Following the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, Egypt became an important world transportation hub, but also fell heavily into debt. Ostensibly to protect its investments, Britain seized control of Egypt's government in 1882, but nominal allegiance to the Ottoman Empire continued until 1914. Partially independent from the UK in 1922, Egypt acquired full sovereignty with the overthrow of the British-backed monarchy in 1952. The completion of the Aswan High Dam in 1971 and the resultant Lake Nasser have altered the time-honored place of the Nile River in the agriculture and ecology of Egypt. A rapidly growing population (the largest in the Arab world), limited arable land, and dependence on the Nile all continue to overtax resources and stress society. The government has struggled to meet the demands of Egypt's growing population through economic reform and massive investment in communications and physical infrastructure.
Hilton Resort Hotel, Safaga Road,, Hurghada,, Red Sea, Red Sea, EGYPT
TDI Courses to instructor level, tech guiding and safaris including full support to Open and Closed circuit divers, all custom mixes to 200 bar, sofnolime and all equipment available
Tondoba Bay, Marsa Al Alam 84721, Red Sea, Red Sea, EGYPT
With more than 23 years of experience in diving at the Red Sea our knowledge of the coral reefs and marine life we guarantee you a holiday of a lifetime.
Peace Road Na\\\'ama Bay, PO Box 24, Sharm el Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt., Sharm el Sheikh, Red Sea, Red Sea, EGYPT
Daily diving from the boat and resort dives, located in Sofitel Sharm el Sheikh and in Hilton Plaza, Sofitel and Oberoi Hurghada and liveaboards in the Red Sea.
Next to Sultan Bay Hotel, El Gouna, Red Sea, Red Sea, EGYPT
Daily dive for divers of any experience level, diving courses by english, french or german. Abu Nuhas wreks and dolphin house available. Nitrox for free. Free transfert from any hotel in El Gouna to the marina.
No matter if you would like to go for daily dive or snorkelling trips onboard our own spacious boats, to one of the more than 60 fabulous dive sites around Hurghada, or want to become a diver or a diving instructor or would like to explore the deeper areas with Trimix – we offer it all!