The Great Pyramids of Egypt !!

Egypt's monuments are countless, and all are wonderful. Yet, the remarkable pyramids of Egypt happen to be the most popular.

The Great Pyramids of Giza

To the west of Egypt's busy capital city, Cairo, the Giza plateau is located as the home to the most famous ancient Egyptian monuments: the great pyramids in Giza! The pyramids were built over three decades - by the three kings; Cheops, his second reigning son Khafre and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, other name for Cheops, is the oldest and the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. More than 2 million blocks of massive stones were used to construct this pyramid that took the Pharaohs more than 20 years to get it done around 2560 BC. The pyramid is an unbelievably huge construction that is 139 meters high to make it the largest pyramid in Egypt and the world.

Dahshur's Pyramid

The Pyramid located at Dahshur area was the second pyramid built by the pharaoh Sneferu. Mysteriously, the pyramid rises from the sands of the desert at an angle of 55 degrees and then changes to a more inclining angle of 43 degrees. One theory reads that due to the sharpness of the original angle, the weight that is added above the inner chambers and passageways became too large, which forced the masons to go for a less inclining angle. Dahshur's pyramid is notable for being the only Egyptian pyramid which still has the outer casing of the polished limestone kept on its surface.

Step Pyramid of Djoser

The Step Pyramid of Djoser which is located at the Saqqara area was the first ever pyramid built by Ancient Egyptians. Constructed during the 27th century BC, like its peers, for the burial of King Djoser; it was first built as a traditional, flat-roofed building but was later risen to a six stepped layer Pyramid with 62 meters high. The burial chambers are built underground and hidden in a maze of tunnels.

Red Pyramid

The Red Pyramid was built by Pharaoh Sneferu, and is considered to be the first successful attempt in human history to construct a smooth-sided one! it is the fourth highest one in Egypt, with 104 meters high. it is a special place to visit due to the lack of the crowds that flood to the Giza Plateau, which allows the needed quietness to contemplate and add some mystery to the place.

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