Cairo was the tenth stop on the Around the World trip. The group stayed at the Nile Hilton. It was a new hotel then, with a gallery of clothing and other shops as one entered. The hotel was preparing for the arrival of a delegation to Egypt of leaders from emerging African nations. We had a city tour of Cairo, including the Citadel and a view out over Old Cairo. A highlight was the the Egyptian Museum. I certainly enjoyed seeing the many Egyptian antiquities displayed there. We went to Giza to view the pyramids and the Sphinx. The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most iconic structures in the world. Standing 454 feet (139 m) the age of the pyramid has been disputed over the years. Generally it is attributed to Khufu and
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