The classical tourist more often than not takes a Pyramids of Egypt tour to the Great Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops. This magnificent structure on a massive scale can be found situated on the Giza Plateau. However there are many different tours available for both standard and alternative needs.
Antiquity tours can last less than five, or up to fourteen days. These may or may not incorporate travelling up and down the Nile, viewing pyramids, tombs, temples, museums, or more, depending upon the need. Visits to standard sites are generally what most first time tourists want to see when they visit Egypt.
The largest of them all, and last surviving Wonder from the Seven of the Ancient World, the tribute to King Khufu is a must see. It is found on the Nile River, situated on the West Bank, although little is known about this King and his rule. What we do know is that he had twenty three years on the throne.
The period of this reign ran from 2589-2566 BC. We also know that Cheops ruled in the 4th Dynasty, and was the 2nd of 8 kings during this period. However little history is known about this king, the grandeur of the pyramid dedicated to him ensures he will never be forgotten, at least not in our lifetime.
Also found on the plateau are buildings of pyramidal shape, three of the smaller erections are that of Khufus wives. The tomb of his mother, Queen Hetepheres is also quite close. However her body had been removed from the sarcophagus when the tomb was found.
Khafre, the son of Cheops is also represented by a pyramid on the plateau. It is in this complex that we find the Great Sphinx, also a must see in this lifetime. The Shpinx takes the role of a defending representation and was carved out of limestone in the figure of a mans head with a lions body. This statue was worshipped as a God in itself in the reign of the Eighteenth Dynasty.
Khafres son, Menkaure also has a pyramid dedicated to his memory on this plateau. This was built with a little less grandeur, becoming a precursor for smaller structures that were to become typical of the 5th and 6th Dynasties. These eras were also known for the decline in scale and quality of construction.
The decline in quality of these edifices was also indicative of the decline in wealth of Egyptian kings at the time. But what also changed at this time was that builders started to record what we now call pyramid text on the inner walls of these chambers. This has been significant for today's historians, who now use these texts to understand how religion, and life worked way back then.
The first time tourist, taking Pyramids of Egypt tour must see the best and biggest. It is hard to imagine that anyone would not want to see something as representative of Khufus reign. Thousands of years have passed, but we never more clearly get a glimpse in to that past, as we do when taking in this magnificent marvel of history.
Antiquity tours can last less than five, or up to fourteen days. These may or may not incorporate travelling up and down the Nile, viewing pyramids, tombs, temples, museums, or more, depending upon the need. Visits to standard sites are generally what most first time tourists want to see when they visit Egypt.
The largest of them all, and last surviving Wonder from the Seven of the Ancient World, the tribute to King Khufu is a must see. It is found on the Nile River, situated on the West Bank, although little is known about this King and his rule. What we do know is that he had twenty three years on the throne.
The period of this reign ran from 2589-2566 BC. We also know that Cheops ruled in the 4th Dynasty, and was the 2nd of 8 kings during this period. However little history is known about this king, the grandeur of the pyramid dedicated to him ensures he will never be forgotten, at least not in our lifetime.
Also found on the plateau are buildings of pyramidal shape, three of the smaller erections are that of Khufus wives. The tomb of his mother, Queen Hetepheres is also quite close. However her body had been removed from the sarcophagus when the tomb was found.
Khafre, the son of Cheops is also represented by a pyramid on the plateau. It is in this complex that we find the Great Sphinx, also a must see in this lifetime. The Shpinx takes the role of a defending representation and was carved out of limestone in the figure of a mans head with a lions body. This statue was worshipped as a God in itself in the reign of the Eighteenth Dynasty.
Khafres son, Menkaure also has a pyramid dedicated to his memory on this plateau. This was built with a little less grandeur, becoming a precursor for smaller structures that were to become typical of the 5th and 6th Dynasties. These eras were also known for the decline in scale and quality of construction.
The decline in quality of these edifices was also indicative of the decline in wealth of Egyptian kings at the time. But what also changed at this time was that builders started to record what we now call pyramid text on the inner walls of these chambers. This has been significant for today's historians, who now use these texts to understand how religion, and life worked way back then.
The first time tourist, taking Pyramids of Egypt tour must see the best and biggest. It is hard to imagine that anyone would not want to see something as representative of Khufus reign. Thousands of years have passed, but we never more clearly get a glimpse in to that past, as we do when taking in this magnificent marvel of history.
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