A Trip to Pyramids of Giza

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About the site of the Pyramid of Giza

The complex of the Pyramids of Giza includes the only remaining of the seven wonders of the world - the Pyramid of Cheops, and this is well known to those who have chosen to rest in Cairo. It also includes the pyramids of Khafre and Mikerin, they are named after the great pharaohs who ruled Egypt.

A brief excursion into history: Cheops pyramid


The age of these pyramids remains controversial, but it is widely believed that they were created more than 4500 years ago. Now the pyramids of Giza are the hallmark of the city of Cairo and all of Egypt, along with the Great Sphinx and the Red Sea. Many people who first saw the pyramids in Cairo cannot contain their emotions - this is admiration, fear and surprise.
The Pyramid of Cheops is otherwise called "Khufu's horizon"; he put a lot of funds on it: both money and human. She also served as the last tomb for Pharaoh. And to go around it, you have to walk a whole kilometer. Today, the height of the pyramid is 139 meters, although earlier it was all 147 meters - the top collapsed during earthquakes. The length of one side of the base is 233 meters. It is surprising that each concrete block from which the pyramid was built (and there are 2.5 million of them) weighs about 2.5 tons. Therefore, the construction of the pyramids of Giza in Cairo was incredible for that time.
The fact is that there was not only technology but even tools for stone processing. Basically, the inhabitants of Cairo did everything from copper, which quickly became blunt and out of order. Transporting the blocks was also worth the effort - everything was done through sophisticated devices and hard work. Judging by the drawings found, for the construction of the pyramids in Giza, stones were cut in a nearby quarry, and they were transported to the construction site by dragging (using a system of ramps, blocks, and levers).

Other pyramids of Giza


The pyramids of Khifren and Mikerin are also part of the Giza pyramid complex. They are smaller than the pyramid of Cheops, the height of the Khifren pyramid is 136 meters (although it is slightly inferior to the pyramid of Cheops), and the length of the side of the base is 215m. The pyramid of Mikerin is the smallest - 62 meters in height and 108 meters at the base. One of the reasons for this was the exorbitant complexity of construction and the country's fatigue from constant hard work. Just like the pyramid of Cheops, the pyramids of Khifren and Mikerin became lower over time due to natural conditions.

Useful information for tourists


The pyramids of Cairo are known for their intricate interior design, which includes labyrinths, tombs, and even galleries. The pyramid of Cheops has three companion pyramids located to the east of it. All three pyramids of Cairo are perfectly preserved and, most likely, were intended for the wives of the pharaoh. The pyramid of Khifren had one small satellite pyramid, now it has already been destroyed, but it has been established that Khafra's wife was laid to rest in this pyramid. According to ancient descriptions, next to the pyramid of Mikerin there was a small-sized memorial temple (its area is only 45 by 45 meters). Also next to this pyramid are three of its satellites, differing in structure from other pyramids - they were stepped. It is assumed that they have this appearance only because of incompleteness. And everyone can see them with their own eyes,
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Location: Egypt

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