I visited the Pyramids during my visit to Egypt in 2014. I actually stayed in Giza for a night in a Guest House facing the Giza Necropolis. The Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1979. The Necropolis includes the Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu), the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx of Giza. The site also includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers’ village. All were constructed more than 4500 years ago.
Photos below are from the camel ride around the Giza Necropolis,
Pharaoh Khufu began the first Giza pyramid project, circa 2550 B.C. His Great Pyramid is the largest in Giza and towers some 481 feet (147 meters) above the plateau. Its estimated 2.3 million stone blocks each weigh an average of 2.5 to 15 tons. It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.The Giza Necropolis,The Giza Necropolis,The Giza Necropolis,The Giza Necropolis,My ride around the Giza Necropolis.The Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure.The Pyramid of Menkaure.The Great Sphinx of Giza and the Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu) in background.Camel riders waiting near the Pyramid of KhafreA camel waiting for its rider near the Pyramid of Khafre.The Camel Parking near the Pyramid of KhufuA perfect touristy shot!Climbing the Pyramid
Photos below are from inside the pyramid.
The Giza pyramid complex, view from my guest house’s terrace. From right, the Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu), the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. In the front the Great Sphinx of Giza.The Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx of Giza in the front.The Great Sphinx of Giza with the Pyramid of Khafre in background.The Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx of Giza in the front.A breathtaking Sunset between the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. In the front, the Great Sphinx of Giza.Another picture of breathtaking Sunset between the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. In the front, the Great Sphinx of Giza. Far left are Queens Pyramids.Morning Glow behind the Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu) and the Pyramid of Khafre.Light and Sound Show at Giza, the view from my guest house’s terrace.Light and Sound Show at Giza, the view from my guest house’s terrace.Light and Sound Show at Giza, the view from my guest house’s terrace.
My local friend drove us to DahShur for visiting the Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid and the Black Pyramid. The Drive to DahShur was through beautiful countryside.
The Drive to DahShur through beautiful countryside.A Local Ride – The Drive to DahShur through beautiful countryside.A Local Ride – The Drive to DahShur through beautiful countryside.
DahShur is a royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known for several pyramids, two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC.
The first of the DahShur pyramids was the Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC), built under the rule of King Sneferu, the Bent Pyramid was the first attempt at building a smooth sided pyramid, but due to the miscalculations made on the structural weight and some other calculations that were proven to be erroneous were that the blocks when placed onto the pyramid their weight was not distributed appropriately, causing the angle of the pyramid to be off and achieving the name “the Bent Pyramid”.
The Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC).The Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC).The Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC).The Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC).The Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC).At the Bent Pyramid (2613–2589 BC) with my local friend who drove me DahShur.
Realizing his shortcomings and learning from his mistakes, King Sneferu ordered building of the second pyramid of DahShur, the Red Pyramid. Once completed, the pyramid was considered to be a success, as it was a fully constructed, smooth sided, and a free standing pyramid rising to a height of 341 feet (104 meters), with an angle of 43 degrees. The Red Pyramid’s name reigns from the material that was used to construct the pyramid, red limestone. And this pyramid is believed to be the resting place of King Sneferu.
The Red Pyramid.The Red PyramidWith my friend and his car at the Red Pyramid.The curator of The Red Pyramid. He gave me personal tour inside the pyramid. My local friends and I were the only visitors at that time.
The Black Pyramid was built by King Amenemhat III during the Middle Kingdom of Egypt (2055-1650 BC). Originally named Amenemhet is Mighty, the pyramid earned the name “Black Pyramid” for its dark, decaying appearance as a rubble mound. The Black Pyramid was the first to house both the deceased pharaoh and his queens.
The Black PyramidThe Black Pyramid.One of many queens Pyramids near DahShur.My Friends who drove us to DahShur, without his help, it would not have been possible to visit this wonderful place.We didn’t visit it but if you look carefully, on left hand side you will see the Step Pyramid. The Pyramid of Djoser or Step Pyramid of Saqqara was built in the 27th century BC. This was the first Egyptian pyramid to be built.
During my visit to Egypt, I also visited Historic Cairo and city of Luxor. Please click below to read my travel stories and view my photos.
In May 2017, 23 days before I was going to complete 50 years, grabbed an opportunity and took an early retirement.. Picked up a backpack and traveling ever since.. Love to travel around the world, experience different culture, local cuisine & drinks .. and take pictures.. so far been to 108 countries and still counting...
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