Beyond the Beach Towel Lies an Empire of Stone
There is a familiar rhythm to a seaside holiday in Egypt. The days fill themselves with warm water, bright coral, and the kind of unhurried calm that makes time feel elastic. It is a wonderful way to unwind, and few coastlines do it better. But even the most contented sunbather eventually feels a tug of curiosity, a quiet voice asking whether they should venture beyond the shoreline to see the

