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Egyptian pyramids - Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur: Photos 21 to 42
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February 1st 2008 by steffen
A visit to the pyramids is definitely one of the highlights of a trip to Egypt. However, there is much more to see than only the well-known Pyramids of Giza. There is a number of other sites where pyramids were built during the Old Kingdom. Besides Giza, the most famous sites are Saqqara - which features the first pyramid ever - and Dahshur with its unique Bent Pyramid. Whilst it is possible to visit all three sites on one single day I wouldn't recommend it. Access to the Giza pyramids is easily possible on public transport hence there is no need for an expensive guided tour. I'd recommend a full day in Giza, especially if you like to wander off into the desert for the most spectacular views from afar. As for Dahshur, there are only two pyramids which are worth visiting. A visit to these two pyramids should be linked with a visit to nearby Saqqara site with its pyramids and mastabas on the same day.
Pyramids of Giza
Of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, only the Pyramids of Giza have withstood the ravages of time. "From the summit of these monuments, forty centuries look upon you",
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March 2nd 2008 - sunshine: Good job!
Hey Steffen! Such a beautiful photos of pyramids! I even have some kind imagination afterwards that I have visited them once, but I haven't. Especially I like calm and careless expression of camel, it was really posing for your shot :) Why don't you take part in some photocontest? I would be fan of your pictures! ;) I also have read your description of pyramids - a lot of useful info. Good job! P.S. I am going soon to Azerbaijan and maybe will organise my profile too, when I will get some free time. Best wishes from Kiev
March 2nd 2008 - Rossana:
Very nice pictures, Egypt is a dream, congratulations that you had the posibility to visit it. Beautiful
December 14th 2008 - Carmen: Awesome!!!!!
These are some awesome photos. I've always been interested in the Egyptian pyramids. They amaze me! I'd love to visit them someday!
January 26th 2009 - Paige: wow
love these pic's
February 4th 2009 - crystal : pic pyrmids
I love all the pictures they were amazing.
February 22nd 2009 - liliram: Borrowing some of your pix........
Thanks, Steffen. You took such good photos that I am borrowing some of them! Don't worry, I'd give credit where credit is due. Lol. But really, you certainly take very good pictures and write very well too. Keep it coming........
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The Tomb of Irukaptah
The statues around the wall bear the names and titles of Irukaptah's family members.
The Tomb of Irukaptah
The statues are painted with reddish-brown for the skin, yellow kilts and brightly coloured sashes. Short black wigs adorn the heads of all of the men.
"A practical joke played on History"
The classic view of the pyramids of Giza, grouped together. The pyramids of queens stand in front of the pyramid of Mykerinos, the pyramid of Chephren with the remains of its distinctive limestone cas... [more]
The Great Pyramid
The oldest and largest of the Giza Pyramids is that of the IV Dynasty Pharaoh Khufu - better known as Cheops - who probably reigned between 2589 and 2566 BC.
The Great Pyramid
The pyramid stood originally 140m high and measured 230m along its base, but the removal of its casing stones has reduced these dimensions by three metres.
The Great Pyramid
The tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, surrounded by tourists
The Great Pyramid
The pyramid is estimated to weigh six million tons and contain over 2,300,000 blocks whose average weight is 2.5 tons (though some weigh almost 15 tons)
The Great Pyramid
It is disputed how many workers were required to build the pyramid. Whatever the number was, 1.1 blocks would have to be put in place every 2 minutes, ten hours a day, 365 days a year for twenty years... [more]
Mykerinos' Pyramid
Mykerino's pyramid with its original height of some 65m represents only about a tenth of the total mass of Cheop's pyramid. Standing in a row along the south facing wall of Mykerino's pyramid are thre... [more]
Chepren's Pyramid
Sited on higher ground, with an intact summit and steeper sides, Chepren's Pyramid seems taller than Cheop's Great Pyramid
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March 2nd 2008 - sunshine: Good job!
Hey Steffen! Such a beautiful photos of pyramids! I even have some kind imagination afterwards that I have visited them once, but I haven't. Especially I like calm and careless expression of camel, it was really posing for your shot :) Why don't you take part in some photocontest? I would be fan of your pictures! ;) I also have read your description of pyramids - a lot of useful info. Good job! P.S. I am going soon to Azerbaijan and maybe will organise my profile too, when I will get some free time. Best wishes from Kiev
March 2nd 2008 - Rossana:
Very nice pictures, Egypt is a dream, congratulations that you had the posibility to visit it. Beautiful
December 14th 2008 - Carmen: Awesome!!!!!
These are some awesome photos. I've always been interested in the Egyptian pyramids. They amaze me! I'd love to visit them someday!
January 26th 2009 - Paige: wow
love these pic's
February 4th 2009 - crystal : pic pyrmids
I love all the pictures they were amazing.
February 22nd 2009 - liliram: Borrowing some of your pix........
Thanks, Steffen. You took such good photos that I am borrowing some of them! Don't worry, I'd give credit where credit is due. Lol. But really, you certainly take very good pictures and write very well too. Keep it coming........
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