| Page Views: 1,353 Last Visit to Pyramids of Giza: April, 2000 | Antiquity by seagoingJLW - last update: Apr 1, 2004 |
The Pyramids from a Distance The pyramids are much larger than I originally believed them to be. In fact, when you first see them, coming in from Cairo, they tower over adjacent buildings. |
Pyramids and Sphinx Giiza was the most important royal necropolis of the Fourth Dynasty. The Great Pyramid remained the tallest building in the world until early in the 20th century. It is the last survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World. Giza, situated on the west bank of the Nile became the burial place for Memphis (the pharaoh's capital city) 5,000 years ago. The Great Pyramid of Khufu was the largest, but appears smaller than that of Khafre which was built on higher ground. Khafre's pyramid retains its outer casing at the top. Menkaure's pyramid is the smallest. The gash in the north face was made by Caliph Othman in 1196 AD. The Sphinx is thought to be a portrait of the 4th Dynasty King Khafre. |
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globetrott Wed Nov 5, 2003 01:11 UTC
The Mena House Oberoi was the very best hotel I have ever seen . Just a pity we had only a short stop-over there on our way home to the ship ! | matcrazy1 Thu Nov 21, 2002 21:26 UTC
Great page and place, hmm.. maybe a little over-crowded. Amazing pics, good info :-) |
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