Map of the Giza Pyramid Complex Menkaure’s Pyramid From Pyramids of the Queens we rode to Menkaure’s pyramid. Khafre’s Pyramid The size of the pyramids can give the impression they are closer together than they seem. They’re actually far apart, making the ride from one pyramid complex to the next an enjoyable one. From Menkaure’s…
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Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Climbing a Pyramid of The Queens
A Climb Back in History The three smaller Pyramids of the Queens are located alongside the Pyramid of Menkaure. Menkaure was a pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. His pyramid was completed in 2570 BC and is the smallest of the pyramids that are the Giza Pyramid Complex. Sitting on…
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Galloping Across The Sahara Desert
Pure Joy In my excitement, mixed with not paying attention, in error I say galloping on an Arabian horse. I’m actually not sure what breed of horse we were on! Maybe a Thoroughbred of some sort? Next Heading – Pyramid of Menkaure and the Smaller Pyramids of Queens After our gallop, we slow down to…
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Main Entrance
Getting In Crowds of tourists were minimal as a result of the recent bombing of the Metrojet Flight 9268 out of the Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. However, crowds of local tourists were many! We arrived to the main entrance on horseback, dismounted and entered through the main building to pay then met our tour guide,…