Egypt Tours Watch Nile River Egyptian Pyramids:Great Africa Gaza Pyramid

These are some of the Country’s pride. You won't want to miss one of, the last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza. There are in fact three main pyramids in Giza; the Great Pyramid of Khufu (or Cheops), The Pyramid of Kafhre and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaura. Each Pyramid is a tomb to a different King of Egypt. In front of the pyramids lies the Sphinx, or what is called Abu al-Hol in Arabic, "Father of Terror". Carved out of a single block of stone, this enormous cat-like sculpture has mesmerized millions of visitors. 

There are more than 80 pyramids in Egypt. These pyramids make Egypt one of the most beautiful countries in Africa. These pyramids were built mostly between 2600 BC and 1500 BC.These pyramids are situated close to the mighty Nile River. After the ruler died and other prominent royal figures like the queens, their bodies were wrapped and preserved as a mummy, and placed in the Pyramid. The Pyramids of Giza and sphinx are the most popular in Egypt.  An estimated 20,000 to 30,000 workers built the Pyramids at Giza over 80 years. Giza also has the largest pyramid also known as "Great Pyramid" which rises an amazing 481 feet.
 

Giza's three pyramids and the Sphinx were thought to have been constructed in the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom, arguably the first great civilization on earth. These pyramids have caused debates among different people on how they were built. Even though there is still debate about how the pyramids at Giza were built, most are in agreement it wasn't by aliens. It is believed that about 20,000 laborers were used and approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing 2.5 tons, just to build the Pyramid of Khufu.

Getting Around and Going Inside the Pyramids

Getting around the pyramids is easy enough, you can walk, take a horse and buggy or take a camel ride. A couple tips on the camel ride:

•  Bargain hard before you get on the camel.

•  Don't take a photo of the camel unless you are prepared to pay.

•  If you are feeling harassed then grab your nearest Antiquity Policeman to help you out.

•  Enjoy the ride, it is a once in a lifetime experience and worth a few bucks.
 

Going In

You can go inside the pyramids, but beware if you suffer from claustrophobia. The climbs are very steep and narrow so your knees have to be in good shape. Here is a decent account of one person's experience inside Khufu(Cheops). You have to get a separate ticket to enter the pyramids and they are limited to 300 per day so get there early.

Sound and Light Show

A sound and light show centered around the Sphinx is a nightly occurrence. Although it may sound too touristy for some, everyone ends up learning some interesting facts about the Pyramids and shows are in several different languages.

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