The History of Hurghada

The city has a long history, dating back to the Pharaonic era. Here is a brief guide to the history of Hurghada. The city of Hurghada was originally founded by the Pharaohs in the 4th century BC. It was originally called “Horus-Eye City”, after the ancient Egyptian god Horus. The city was an important trading post for the Egyptians and was used as a base for trade with neighbouring countries.

In the 7th century AD, the Arab conquerors arrived in Egypt and renamed the city “El Gouna”. The Arabs used it as a base for their piracy operations in the Red Sea. In the 16th century, the Ottomans conquered Egypt and took control of El Gouna. They used it as a base for their own piracy operations in the Red Sea.

In the 19th century, Egypt was conquered by the British and El Gouna was renamed “Hurghada”. The British used it as a base for their own operations in the Red Sea. Hurghada remained under British control until Egypt’s independence in 1952. Since then, it has become a popular tourist destination for both Egyptians and foreigners alike.

Hurghada was originally a small fishing village, but it grew rapidly in the 20th century as tourism began to develop in Egypt. Today, Hurghada is a major tourist destination, with hotels, resorts, and restaurants lining the shores of the Red Sea.

Today, Hurghada is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt, with millions of visitors each year.