pyramids of Giza by Dina Tharwat
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Today, they continue to do their magic on all visitors. The trip to Egypt is not complete without time spent here at one of the world's most recognizable tourist attractions.
Giza pyramids facts
Features common that apply to all the pyramids are their situation on the edge of the desert to the west of the Nile and their structure, as they were built up from huge blocks of the local limestone and enclosed in a casing, originally polished with white limestone or granite.
Concealed within the great bulk of the pyramid or underground beneath its base were the small chamber, one chamber for the cult of the dead pharaoh, and other chambers for the grave goods.
Great Pyramid (also called Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops)
Great Pyramid ( Cheops or khufu) . It is considered to be one of the most well-known monuments in the world. It was built by the Pharaoh Khufu ( also called Cheops).
100,000 men worked on its construction for about three months every year According to Herodotus.
This mammoth structure's cubic content is staggering. Excluding the rock foundation and the interior chambers, the khufu Pyramid is about 2.3 million cubic meters. The vertical height is 137.2 meters and the
The base measurement is 227.5 meter.
Great Pyramid Stonework
The non-claustrophobic can venture into the pyramid's bowels, although there isn't much to see once inside the dank, narrow corridors. The entrance is near the passage on the northern side of the pyramid, which was cut by tomb robbers some 15 meters below the original entrance.
This narrow tunnel leads into the Grand Gallery, a long passage that is a marvel of skillful masonry. Beyond this is the Tomb Chamber containing the open, empty granite sarcophagus, which one would have contained Khufu's mummy.
Solar Boat Museum
Excavations on the south and east sides of the Pyramid of Cheops in year 1954 discover five long cavities for boats, their Solar Barque was broken into more than a thousand pieces as a votive offering. Painstaking restoration fixed and work pieced the barque back together, and the 4,500-year-old boat is now in this small one-room museum just beside the Great Pyramid.
Eastern Cemetery
On the eastern side of the Pyramid of Cheops are three smaller pyramids made as tombs for queens and a daughter of the Pharaoh and a large cemetery for other relatives. On the south side is a row of large s belonging to high dignitaries.
Western Cemetery
To the west of the Pyramid of Cheops is the extensive royal cemetery for members of the Royal House and high State officials, established during the fourth Dynasty and used until the sixth. Here, you'll find the small column-entry of the Tomb of Sinegambia Inty, which contains some interesting wall carvings.
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Pyramid of Chephren (Pyramid of Khafre)
The Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre) Built by Khufu's son Khafre, you can think at first it may appears to be larger than his father's earlier pyramid as it stands on a higher piece of land. A considerable section of the original limestone casing has managed to be preserved on the apex of the pyramid, and the layout of the mortuary temple on the east side can be clearly distinguished. The pyramid has a height of 135.5 meters and a base measurement of 210.5 meters.
Pyramid of Mycerinus ( Menkaure)
The smallest of the three main Giza pyramids is the Pyramid of Mycerinus, the pyramid is made of large limestone blocks. It has a vertical height of 62 meters and a base measurement of 108 meters. On the south side of the pyramid are three smaller pyramids, left unfinished, for relatives of the Pharaoh.
Sphinx
Perhaps the most celebrated monument in Egypt after the Great Pyramid itself is Sphinx . It is a simple but finely built granite structure shaped like a recumbent lion that sits immediately northwest of the Pyramid of khufu . It was built from natural rock, it has the head of a pharaoh and body of a lion.The total length of sphinx is 73.5 meters, and its height is 20 meters. It was subjected to some deterioration through thousands of years but the Sphinx still conveys a powerful impression of majesty and artistic achievement.
Camel & Horse Rides at the Pyramids of Giza
If you like to horse ride at the pyramids, it is better going to the village stables , the horses there are kept in good conditions. The best time to go for a horse ride in the pyramid area is sunset . At this time you can head out into the surrounding desert for views of the monuments as the sun sinks.
You can't skip a camel ride in your trip to Egypt .A camel ride in front of the pyramids is one of those tick-the-list Egyptian things to do.
If you're going to get on a camel once during your trip, it should be here.ask you tourist guidance to Try to find a camel that is kept in a good condition.
Sound & Light Show show at the Giza Pyramids
The Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids can be joined at night .
The show allows you to see these ancient monuments lit up under the night sky with a soundtrack provided by the Sphinx..
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