Giza Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:05:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Giza Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 3 Things to Know About the Pyramids of Giza https://travelerdreams.com/3-things-to-know-about-the-pyramids-of-giza/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:05:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14666 The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most amazing sights in the world. It’s estimated to be older than 4,500 years and it’s one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—and the only one that still stands today. There are plenty of stories and myths that surround it, and here are […]

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]]> The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most amazing sights in the world. It’s estimated to be older than 4,500 years and it’s one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—and the only one that still stands today. There are plenty of stories and myths that surround it, and here are some of the most interesting facts.  

The Great Pyramid  

The largest and oldest pyramid in Giza, Egypt is called the Great Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu. It got its name from the ancient Egyptian monarch Khufu, who was the first to build a pyramid in Giza around 2550 B.C. It was the tallest structure made by man for a long time, until the 14th century.  

Three Pyramids  

There are three pyramids at Giza. The second largest one was built by Khufu’s son, Pharaoh Kharfe. The third one was built by Pharaoh Menkaure. The complex where they are located also includes the Great Sphinx of Giza, a palace, and several temples.  

Location Was Strategic  

The pyramids are located on the West side of the Nile, which the Egyptians believed was for the dead. The East side of the river, where the sun rises, is for the living.

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]]> 5 Cities in Egypt You Should Visit After Cairo https://travelerdreams.com/5-cities-in-egypt-you-should-visit-after-cairo/ Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:24 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=10454 Most people visiting Egypt start their journey from Cairo, but this African country has many more amazing cities worth exploring, and these five deserve a spot on your bucket list. Giza A trip to Egypt is incomplete without a visit to Giza. Located just a couple of miles away from Cairo, this city is home […]

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]]> Most people visiting Egypt start their journey from Cairo, but this African country has many more amazing cities worth exploring, and these five deserve a spot on your bucket list.

Giza

A trip to Egypt is incomplete without a visit to Giza. Located just a couple of miles away from Cairo, this city is home to some of the country’s most important historical sites, including the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Alexandria

Founded by Alexander the Great, this is another great place to explore Egypt’s rich history. Bibliotheca Alexandrina celebrates the legacy of the Great Library of Alexandria and it’s one of the city’s top attractions.

Luxor

The former capital of the pharaohs is filled with many of Egypt’s most important historical landmarks, and a visit to the Valley of the Kings is a must.

Sharm El Sheikh

If you want to relax in one of Egypt’s most lavish resort towns after exploring its history and culture, Sharm El Sheikh is just the place you need.

Hurghada

Hurghada is another popular resort town on the Red Sea coast that offers many lavish hotels and fun activities you can enjoy during your visit.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Giza Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:05:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Giza Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 3 Things to Know About the Pyramids of Giza https://travelerdreams.com/3-things-to-know-about-the-pyramids-of-giza/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:05:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=14666 The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most amazing sights in the world. It’s estimated to be older than 4,500 years and it’s one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—and the only one that still stands today. There are plenty of stories and myths that surround it, and here are […]

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]]> The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most amazing sights in the world. It’s estimated to be older than 4,500 years and it’s one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—and the only one that still stands today. There are plenty of stories and myths that surround it, and here are some of the most interesting facts.  

The Great Pyramid  

The largest and oldest pyramid in Giza, Egypt is called the Great Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu. It got its name from the ancient Egyptian monarch Khufu, who was the first to build a pyramid in Giza around 2550 B.C. It was the tallest structure made by man for a long time, until the 14th century.  

Three Pyramids  

There are three pyramids at Giza. The second largest one was built by Khufu’s son, Pharaoh Kharfe. The third one was built by Pharaoh Menkaure. The complex where they are located also includes the Great Sphinx of Giza, a palace, and several temples.  

Location Was Strategic  

The pyramids are located on the West side of the Nile, which the Egyptians believed was for the dead. The East side of the river, where the sun rises, is for the living.

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]]> 5 Cities in Egypt You Should Visit After Cairo https://travelerdreams.com/5-cities-in-egypt-you-should-visit-after-cairo/ Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:24 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=10454 Most people visiting Egypt start their journey from Cairo, but this African country has many more amazing cities worth exploring, and these five deserve a spot on your bucket list. Giza A trip to Egypt is incomplete without a visit to Giza. Located just a couple of miles away from Cairo, this city is home […]

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]]> Most people visiting Egypt start their journey from Cairo, but this African country has many more amazing cities worth exploring, and these five deserve a spot on your bucket list.

Giza

A trip to Egypt is incomplete without a visit to Giza. Located just a couple of miles away from Cairo, this city is home to some of the country’s most important historical sites, including the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Alexandria

Founded by Alexander the Great, this is another great place to explore Egypt’s rich history. Bibliotheca Alexandrina celebrates the legacy of the Great Library of Alexandria and it’s one of the city’s top attractions.

Luxor

The former capital of the pharaohs is filled with many of Egypt’s most important historical landmarks, and a visit to the Valley of the Kings is a must.

Sharm El Sheikh

If you want to relax in one of Egypt’s most lavish resort towns after exploring its history and culture, Sharm El Sheikh is just the place you need.

Hurghada

Hurghada is another popular resort town on the Red Sea coast that offers many lavish hotels and fun activities you can enjoy during your visit.

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