The Egyptian temple represented the concept of ancient Egyptian religion for the beginning of creation; and how the creation came from nothingness: the temple floor gradually rose to the Holy of Holies. This contrasted with the idea of the beginning of creation in the midst of water, where the Creator dwelled in the midst of it; Large numbers of temples became complex systems of buildings; generations of pharaohs added them, sometimes over thousands of years. The architecture of the temple was characterized by splendor, breadth, and contrast between light and darkness. In theory, the temples were always built at a point of religious significance or significance and were often directed towards another point of religious significance; such as a site believed to be the place of a generator, a tomb, an idol - or another place believed to possess the characteristics of power and power. But in practice, the building of the temple was near a densely populated center, or a public highway, of vital resources. For example, the "Ozarians" at the Temple of the First City in Abydos; they needed special resources. It was clear that he needed a pool of water around the tomb of Osiris underground, so the temple was built close to a natural spring; water was readily available. Most of the temples known as Karnak, Luxor, Ramessium, Deir El Bahari and Abu Simbel belong to the modern state; most of the Ptolemaic temples, such as the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the temple of Dandara, were established in Upper Egypt and Nubia. All of these temples, in general, reflect the same features of the Egyptian temple. The same style continued during the Roman era, and the temple of Sobek discovered in 1912 in Fayoum; a great example of the Roman temple. During the Christian era, the church was certainly the place of worship. But during the period before, when Christians were suffering from Roman persecution, they used to go to the desert and live in ancient Pharaonic temples. They often left graffiti; next to old writings. The temples of Karnak and Edfu appeared in the temples of Christian worship. The dominant architectural style of the Coptic Church in Egypt was the basilica (or cathedral). There are several examples of this pattern among the Egyptian churches: the basilica in Dandara, the Church of the Virgin Mary, the Hanging Church, the churches of Abu Serga, St. Barbara and Mar Gerges. Marble, mosaics, ebony, and wood were used in the construction of magnificent architectural elements within the churches, such as the altar, lamps, and candlesticks, which contained inscriptions, crosses, and texts. Most of these churches were built on a sacred land; they are thought to have been the stops of Jesus the child and his family in Egypt. The monastic order in Egypt has resulted in a unique architectural style, in monasteries built in remote places far from urban communities. Full-time worship. Several monasteries were discovered in Wadi Natroun, Esna, and Naqada. While the monastery of St. Antoine is the oldest monastery in the world, the monastery of St. Machar in the valley of Natroun, which chose the popes of Coptic Christians among its monks, is the most important, in terms of religion. Old monasteries also include the White Monastery and the Red Monastery.
In the Islamic era, mosques differed (in their architecture) from one geographical area to another; more than their differences through historical periods. This was partly due to the rapid spread of Islam, unlike Christianity in Egypt.
Islam spread rapidly across vast lands; the use of local materials and ideas - by local artisans and architects - has created distinct and very unique regional differences. Muslims around the world adopted the model of the Prophet's Mosque, which cared for the functional elements necessary for worship as a basis for the architectural design of the mosques they had built. These elements were decorated with floral and geometric motifs. The artists excel in their inscription with ivory and metal. Although the design did not include a minaret, the expansion of the Muslim world to include urban areas with integrated buildings and shorts created the need for a high place overlooking all of these areas. Thus the minaret came into being. Tall minarets are the most prominent part of the mosque. It was used to raise the adhaan and invite worshipers to pray; allowing the voice of the muezzin to reach away. The Mosque of Amr Ibn al-Aas was the first mosque to be built in Egypt and is known as the "old mosque". It was built in 641. Then followed several other large mosques, among them: Ibn Tulun Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, which was the first Fatimid effect in Egypt, the Mosque of the Governor, and the Mosque of Al-Akmar.
After the Fatimids, another type of mosque appeared, the Hanging Mosque, which rose at the top of five arched entrances with a series of stairs leading to the main door. There are also great examples of mosques dating back to the Ottoman era, including Suleiman Pasha Mosque, Sinan Pasha Mosque, Mohammed Bey Abu Dahab Mosque in Al-Azhar, and Al-Sayeda Safia Mosque.



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