Welcome to Egypt, Maine. Yup, it does exist. However, as
you’re driving thru, the old axiom of “Don’t
blink or you’ll miss it” may apply. Possibly the most
notable fact concerning Egypt, Maine would be the 1985 novel
“The Beans of Egypt, Maine”, by Carolyn Chute, later
made into a film in the mid-nineties. Egypt, Maine is located in
the area of Franklin, Maine and borders Egypt Bay.
Egypt, North Africa is officially known as Arab Republic of
Egypt, one of the most well known Middle East countries with
history that dates back at least to 3000 BC or longer! While it
would be nearly impossible to write a descriptive of the country of
Egypt on this page, Egypt today is known and recognized for the
Pyramids of Giza, the Suez Canal, the Nile River and ancient
culture and civilization. Famous names such as Cleopatra, actually
Cleopatra VII and the Pharaoh (there were several). Phamous
Pharaoh’s? Nearly everyone has heard of King Tutankhamun,
there also were other well knowns such as Ramesses and Akhenaten
and his wife Nefertiti.
Although modern history starts around the mid-1700’s, many
remember the recent history of the Six Day War with Israel in 1967
where Israel invaded and occupied the Sinai. Six years later, Egypt
staged a surprise attack to regain the Sinai that was a military
failure but a political victory. Egypt is also a trans-continental
country in that Africa is connected to western Asia by the Isthmus
of Suez.
I've listed the wheelchair accessible attribute, however during
some times of the year, it may not be wheelchair accessible due to
snow or soft ground.
Congratulations to Avemery for FTF!