Ancient Egypt, a kingdom of unparalleled understanding, left behind a legacy that continues to inspire the world. The monumental structures they erected stand as evidence to their expertise. From the massive pyramids of Giza, symbols of pharaohs' power, to the elaborate temples dedicated to their gods, each building is a masterpiece of architecture

On 19 Oct, one of Sharon's brigades continued to thrust the Egyptian paratroopers north toward Ismailia until finally the Israelis had been in just 8 or 10 km (five or six mi) of town. Sharon hoped to seize the city and thereby sever the logistical and supply strains for many of the Egyptian Second Army. Sharon's next brigade started to cross the