Archive for the ‘Africa’

  • The Great Pyramid of Giza – What is there to See here?

    Posted in Africa | March 15, 2010
    As it is with me, even you must have wished to once go to an Egypt tour and explore this great marvel. For me, it was a fascinating imagination since known from the school’s history books now turned into an exciting experience. I can only say one word for this pyramid – amazing! Known as the Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest pyramid in the Giza Necropolis. We all know that the pyramids of Egypt were the sacred tombs of the pharaohs. So, even this great structure is the burial chamber of the fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu that took 20 years for its construction, which was completed in 2551 B.C. Undoubtedly, it is among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and that is was the tallest artificial  [...]
  • The Pyramids of Giza – The Hot Favorite of Tourists

    Posted in Africa | March 12, 2010
    In Egypt, there are more than 90 pyramids all indicating the crypts of the great kings, queens, and their nobles. They were built so to provide them with all the royal necessities buried within them for their upcoming life. Further, in those times, it was considered a royal privilege to be buried in a pyramid. Among all the pyramids in the state, the Pyramids of Giza are the most famous and frequently visited probably due to the interesting monuments such as the Sphinx and the tallest pyramid of Khufu. Herein, if you want to explore only pyramids, there are three worth ones for you that belong to the 4th Dynasty (2550 B.C). The Great Pyramid of Khufu I don’t think that this needs any introduction. But, still I will share with you what my  [...]