Egypt attracts millions of visitors each year and is a country where dreams are made. With a civilization stretching back thousands of years, Egypt lies at the heart of human history. The eternal symbols of the pyramids, the sphinx, Ramses II, the treasures of Tutankhamen, the hieroglyphics, and rich mythology with animal-headed gods are complemented by the magic of the Nile, the splendors of Islamic architecture, the astonishing beauty of the Red Sea, the bustle of the souks, and the intimacy of the cafes —not forgetting, of course, the Egyptian people, proud descendants of the pharaohs. The 1001 photographs in this book reflect the 1001 facets of this fascinating country—an inexhaustible source of marvelous discoveries, captured here with passion and authenticity.