Egypt's rich history and fascinating Egyptian ruins make it a top destination, in general, and these unique places are topping the list.

Britain declared Egypt an independent state on February 28, 1922. In light of this 100-year anniversary, we've picked out some of the country's top sites worth visiting.

The ancient Egyptians saw themselves as part of the Earth and had a strong ideology of respecting and preserving the environment. If they could do it then, we can take important steps towards preservation now! May the past inspire the present into a brighter…