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Homemade authentic Egyptian spice mix Dukkah, or Dukkha is an Egyptian spice mix of countless variations of herbs, toasted nuts and spices sprinkled over eggs, meat, poultry, pasta, rice or vegetables. You can use Dukkah as a rub for grilled ostrich, steak, chicken or fish.     Fresh market vendor Matrouh, Egypt Dukkha Egyptian spice mix of countless variations of herbs, toasted nuts and spices as a rub for grilled ostrich, steak, chicken or fish. Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 5 min Total time: 25 min Egyptian Dukkah Herb Nut Spice Mix Ingredients: ½ cup cashew nuts toasted and chopped ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds 1 handful chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt Directions: Mix all ingredients well in an airtight container and store in a dry place. Egypt Name and Land Facts Occupying the northeast corner of the African continent, Egy

Old and Modern Lighthouses of Egypt and Morocco Lighthouses of Egypt and Morocco Cap Spartel Lighthouse in Morocco Discover information on the oldest lighthouse in the world, the Pharos of Alexandria in the African country of Egypt. Point Cires is a peninsula and two islands off the northern coast of Morocco within the Strait of Gibraltar. Strait of Gibraltar is a vital shipping channel connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, lying between southernmost Spain and northwestern most Africa. Strait of Gibraltar is 36 miles or 58 km long and narrows to 9 miles 15 km in width between Point Cires Morocco and Point Marroquí Spain. The islands have a lighthouse and many years ago, people decided to explore Strait of Gibraltar waters by boat. During the day, they could find their way back to the landing-place by looking for a pile of rocks that had been left there. These were the first-day marks. However, how could they find their way home at night? Since much of