Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Giza (also called the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt, and is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that survives substantially intact.
far view of the pyramids at Window of the World
The Sphinx is the largest monolith statue in the world,standing 73.5 m (240 ft) long, 6 m (20 ft) wide, and 20 m (66 ft) high.
It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
The Great Sphinx of Giza is a statue of a reclining lion with a human head
the entrance into the pyramid
the interior of the pyramid
The interior is complex,
with a series of passages leading to several rooms.
The interior is complex,
with a series of passages leading to several rooms.
The pyramid remained the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, unsurpassed until the 160-meter-tall spire of Lincoln Cathedral was completed c. 1300.
Well, we didn't spent much time inside the pyramid. It was a little eeirie as we saw a mummy lying somewhere inside it.
But it was indeed a wonderful experience. Wonder how it would feel like inside a real pyramid in Egypt.
Well, we didn't spent much time inside the pyramid. It was a little eeirie as we saw a mummy lying somewhere inside it.
But it was indeed a wonderful experience. Wonder how it would feel like inside a real pyramid in Egypt.
wow, is this window of the world kinda new? i went to shenzhen in 2004, and i didn't think it's been built yet. Really nice. Hope i have the chance to go there again.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful views! The Great Sphinx of Giza is really impressive.
ReplyDeleteAt 1st I thot this is the "real" pyramid in Egypt u knw...hehehe.
ReplyDeleteI've been inside one of the real pyramids and I can tell you it feels claustrophobic.
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Have so enjoyed your posts about Window on the World. Very fascinating facts you have shared.
ReplyDeletenice....was tat u in the last pic?
ReplyDeleteThey do have interesting things in that park. You asked how does it feels to go in the Pyramid in Egypt – well I went there a couple of times – first of all you have to go up large stones and inside it is tiny. It makes you feel small and insignificant in a way when you realize how old they are.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun being there among the world wonder and not have to travel around the world!
ReplyDeleteYeah, if THIS is eerie then I wonder what the REAL one will feel like!!!
ReplyDeleteI think I will always feel a sense of mystery and wonder when I look at the pyramids and the Egyptian tombs.
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ReplyDeleteInside the real pyramid is dark, hot and stuffy, some might feel the vibrations. You need to 'crawl' in from the side, first downslope then upslope to reach the middle chamber where the tomb is, which is directly facing the center point of the apex.
ReplyDeleteWow...interesting. Eeee...with mummy lying somewhere. Sounds eerie.
ReplyDeleteI 've been to Cairo a long ago!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminded me of this !
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Wow, the pyramid's architecture has always fascinated me. What a wonderful experience! Have a nice week, Wenn :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't see this pyramid when I was there a few years back. I hope there are more attractions.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of Egypt!
ReplyDeleteWenn: Beautiful captures from a neat place.
ReplyDeleteDid the mummy talk to you?
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat tour thank you
ReplyDeleteCan even enter the pyramid n c mummies. Wat an experience!
ReplyDeletegood experience even to visit the miniature one..
ReplyDeleteThis is really amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for opening a window for me.
We were a bit short of time so we didn't explore the pyramids, just looked around. Nice to see it here.
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