Pyramids Giza
The pyramids of Giza are the hallmark of Egypt. This unusual landmark rightfully belongs to the list of "seven wonders of the world". Huge creations from time immemorial are located on the western side of the Nile River. There are about a hundred of them here, and each one is somewhat different. Small, large, with smooth walls and stepped ones, those that have survived to our time almost unchanged, as well as those that resemble just a pile of stones. The most famous is the ensemble of the huge pyramids of Giza, which is located in the suburbs of Cairo.
These structures were built back in the Ancient Kingdom, XXVI-XXIII centuries BC during the reign of the IV-VI dynasties. There is a legend behind which these creations were built by unearthly forces, since the lack of technology at that time did not allow this miracle to be created. The Pyramids of Giza are an ensemble of the 3 tallest pyramids in Egypt. Of these three, the most famous is the pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), which is considered the only surviving structure of the famous "seven", from all that have come to us since ancient times.
The side of the Cheops structure is 227.5 m long, the height during its construction reached 146.6 m, although during the tremors the upper stones of the pyramid collapsed and now it is 9 m lower from its original appearance. To build this landmark, which impresses us today, the ancient people spent more than 2 million stone blocks, which weigh about 2.5 tons each. The volume of this creation is 2.34 million cubic meters. Its faces are directed to the cardinal directions, and the entrance is located on the north side. Accurate calculations, and the structural blocks are adjusted to millimeters, are simply misleading today's scientists. Inside, the pyramid has smooth walls without drawings or murals. There are three spacious chambers where the Pharaoh is buried. But there is no mummy in the sarcophagus, it is assumed that it was robbed. On one of the walls of the pyramid there is a figure that resembles a large ship. This is one of the five rooks that was made without a single nail, on which Cheops went down the Nile to another world.
Another, slightly smaller pyramid is associated with the Pharaoh Khafren. She is 40 years younger than the previous one. The side of the pyramid is 215 m, the height is 136 m, although it was built higher than the previous one. The entire structure of the temples that are located in the valley is better viewed from here. The most famous temple, located in the lower part of the valley, is famous for the fact that Khafren was embalmed here. This pyramid stands out from the others also due to the white exterior coating.
The third pyramid, which belongs to the Giza ensemble, is called Mykerina. She is the smallest compared to her sisters. The side of its base is 108 meters, and the height of the structure itself, which is presented to us today, is 62.5 m.
Next to the three noble pyramids there are small ones where wives, officials, and priests are buried. The famous Great Sphinx is also located here. This is the largest sculpture, which represents a lion with a human head, which is assumed to belong to Khafren.
This main attraction of Egypt is visited by millions of tourists every year. Every hotel in Giza can offer you an excursion to the mysterious pyramids.
