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Giza
On the left bank of the Nile, 20 km from Cairo, is Giza forming part of metropolitan Cairo - a city which must necessarily hit every tourist who wish to know the old Egyptian culture . It is located here famous pyramids , Guarded by a mysterious Sphinx . Now Giza is the third largest city in Egypt. The complex of buildings spanning ancient history Egypt was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List . It is worth spending a few days tour of the Giza Because it is waiting for you here the power attractions Without which Egypt would not be together!
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Pyramids of Giza
Pyramid of Cheops This is one of the seven wonders of the world. Accompanied by her son and grandson of the pyramid of Cheops, Chephren and Mykrerinosa ie. They were built 5,000 years ago, but gained popularity only in the eighteenth century, thanks to Napoleon - a great enthusiast of Egypt. Ancient Egyptians believed their Pharaohs as infallible, półboskich rulers, who after the death turns into gods. Pyramids were to be a kind of refuge for the dead body of Pharaoh, from which the soul was going out called 'ka' to connect to other deities. Three Pyramids of Giza still not been fully investigated. Scientists looking for ways to penetrate the corridors of complexes, in particular, to the mysterious chamber in Great Pyramid . For now, this is impossible, because there had penetrated the oxygen, the cell contents could be damaged.
Sphinx
Z pyramids inseparably associated monumental statue of the Sphinx . It is a stone lion found in a sitting position, with head Pharaoh , Probably representing Cheops . Although Sphinx was until 5000 years ago, it was thoroughly evaluated only in the eighteenth century, by researchers participating in the expedition of Napoleon. Previously, the statue has been repeatedly inundated by desert sands . Sphinx created from a huge block of stone, which was unveiled during a quarry from which raw material extracted to build Great Pyramid . Presumably he had to play a symbolic role as guardian of the pyramids.
The complex of buildings at the pyramids
Around pyramids creating a myriad of smaller pyramids, mastabas, tombs and burial facilities for barges, which together form a huge, stone funerary team. In the neighborhood pyramids Accommodation builders also found, the processional avenue, smaller pyramids for wives Pharaohs and a cemetery. Strolling through the tomb complex, you can feel the spirit of antiquity, and for a moment to go back to the past when Egypt was a powerful empire with a flourishing culture, amazing art and exotic mores.
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Author: Kamila Giebeli - Rights to the article belong to egiptwczasy.com
