Not all of Egypt, ancient or modern, qualifies as a desert. Areas near the Nile River tend to be lusher, and Egyptians — in both ancient and modern times — have had a thriving system of ...

Christian monasticism began in the Egyptian desert: in the 4th century, St Anthony – later known as the "father of all monks" – went there to live in an empty tomb, and was tempted by the devil.

Egypt is a country in northeast Africa well-known for its historic sites and desert terrain. It is the most populous country in Africa, making it a popular place to live with varying landscapes ...

The trip to Egypt's White Desert wasn't smooth by any stretch. After waking up at 6 a.m. in Cairo, I was crammed into a van with a dozen others for the drive to the Bahariya Oasis, the jumping-off ...