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Hatshepsut – a woman in a man’s world

ByMara 22/09/202329/10/2024

The life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s female pharaoh, who challenged traditional dictates of rulership. Her family, Thurmose III, Neferure, and Senenmut.

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ByMara 07/08/202331/12/2024

Amina Hanim’s story of love, political intrigue, and ambition in the Ottoman Empire from the town of Kavala to the palace within the Citadel at Cairo

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Shajar Al-Durr – Sultana of Egypt

ByMara 03/08/202308/10/2023

Shajar al-Durr, who rose from slavery to become the first female Muslim ruler of Egypt. a riveting story of power, diplomacy, and intrigue in medieval Cairo

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  • HOME – Monuments
  • Mara House Luxor
    • Restaurants in Luxor – The Salahadeen
    • Mara House Luxor – Gallery
    • Guests’ Photo Gallery – Mara House Luxor
  • Guest Book/Reviews
  • 2027 Solar Eclipse Package – 11 nights
  • 🌟🌟LUXOR 3 NIGHTS 3 DAYS TOURS🌟🌟
  • Egypt Package – First Timers
  • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
  • ALL MARA’S GROUP TOUR DATES
  • Egypt for Children – Fun, Adventure & Discovery
  • Egypt’s Chakra Journey Sept 2025
  • Group Tours with Mara
  • Mara House for Digital Nomads
  • Tours in Luxor
  • Tours in Cairo
  • Shore Excursions from Safaga
    • Shore Excursion to Cairo from Port Said or Alexandria
    • Shore Excursion from Safaga
  • Blog
  • Who is Mara?
  • EGYPT Travel GUIDE
  • Insurance for Egypt
  • Myths, Stories and Legends of Egypt
  • Contact Mara