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Giza
Giza
Giza
Giza Plateau, located
on the west bank of the River Nile
in front of Cairo, includes the north
of many attractions in the necropolis
of ancient Memphis. It is only 17
km from Saqqara and 8 km from Abu
Rawash. Even if the oldest known tomb
in Giza is a mastaba which can be
dated from start to the 1st Dynasty,
the main attractions are the three
Giza pyramids which attract many tourists
each year.
Major tourist attractions
Great Pyramids
The Pyramids are the oldest structures
man on earth and the Great Pyramid
of Khufu (Cheops) is the only monument
left of the old Seven Wonders of the
World. The Pyramids were also the
highest structure of human origin
in the world for over 43 centuries
at the height of 145.75 m. Only in
the 19th century AD that the pyramids
have been transcended in arrivals.
The Pyramids met for the tomb to bury
the kings and nobles where they begin
the mystical journey beyond. The Great
Pyramid took nearly 20 years to be
completed and used nearly two million
limestone blocks with each weighing
over two tonnes. The entrance of the
pyramid is located on the north and
the king 's burial chamber lies at
the centre of the structure accessible
through the Great Gallery. There are
several corridors, galleries and wells
leading to the evacuation King 's
room or have been constructed for
other functions. The walls of the
King 's room and his sarcophagus are
built in red granite.
The Sphinx
The Sphinx, also known as Abu al-Hol
(Father of Terror), placed in front
of the Great Pyramid and is estimated
to be older than the pyramids themselves.
The Sphinx is supposed to be a mysterious
being who has the body of a lion and
the face of a man closely resembling
King Kephren.
Other Pyramids
The Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) and
the Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus)
are also located in the same complex.
The Chephren pyramid still has its
pyramidion and some stones with white
dazzling brilliance. The pyramid of
Mycerinus is just behind the pyramid
of Chephren and was originally covered
with limestone pink blanket.
Solar Boat Museum
Solar Boat museum is built on the
pit where the solar boats were discovered
only in 1954. These boats were built
probably bring the body of Cheops
on the river Nile to the funerary
temple of funeral ceremonies. Five
solar boats have been discovered around
the pyramid of Cheops. The Solar Boat
Museum has a climate control to protect
boats and aisles are around the boats
to get a good view of the boat.
HOW TO REACH
By plane: the nearest
airport is in Cairo, which is linked
to many national and international
cities by air.
By train: The Egyptian
Railways operate many air-conditioned
and ordinary trains and Giza.
By bus: Giza is well
served by a bus service with several
nearby towns and cities.
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