Pyramids at Giza (E25/25)

 

Is almost the end of my Egypt trip and the best is yet to come. After weeks of traveling around from Cairo to Aswan and back to Cairo and then Giza before my flight out of Egypt the next day.

It was late afternoon and we have less than 2 hours to cover such a big area and an most important one.

After watching so many movies in theatre and documentaries on TV, I finally made my way here.

Frontal view of The Great Sphinx of Giza.

The Great Sphinxa is a limestone statue of a mythical creature with the head of a human, and the body of a lion.

The face of the Sphinx appears to represent the Pharaoh Khafre.

The biggest Egyptian pyramid and the tomb of Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu no other than The Great Pyramid of Giza.

Standing at close to 150m above ground, this certainly is the ancient highest man made structure and is still standing.

Camel as porter and transportation for tourists - a common scene around pyramids.

The pyramid appear golden in colour under the setting sun even without its original white casing.

I don't have enough time to enter the pyramid so I just walk around the pyramid and observing it from different angles.

Another shot of The Great Pyramid of Giza with the camel caravan passing below.

A final good look at this oldest manmade structure as we making our way out before the closing of visit in preparation for the lights show later.

Pyramids with the golden setting sun at the back.

Whether day or night, the pyramis are equally charming. This conclude my Egypt trip, a dream come true for me😊

The Red Pyramid of Dahshur (E24/25)

 

After the Step Pyramids, I am visiting Red Pyramid about 12km away.

It is believed to be Egypt's first successful attempt at constructing a smooth-sided pyramid.

The Bent Pyramid on the far left ( which I will not be visiting) and The Red Pyramid on the right.

A closer shot of Bent Pyramid.

The entrance of the pyramid is on the middle of the pyramid.

The Red pyramid was named for the rusty reddish hue of its red limestone stones.

The ticket show The Bent Pyramid although I am visiting Red Pyramid. To get to the entrance, must climb up the steep stairs luckily there are hand barrier installed.

The inside of the pyramid is not for those with claustrophobia. If you have irrational fear of confined spaces, don't enter.

The hallway is steep and must maintain the "duck walk" due to the low ceiling.

Can't remember how long but I am happy finally can stretch my body upon reaching the main burial chamber.

The ceiling was corbel-vaulted at the main burial chamber.

Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara (E23/25)

 

After spending weeks in Egypt, finally arrived at the highlight of my trip.

Yes! I am going to visit pyramid for real. Is been my bucket list for so many years finally I can see it in person and up close. Started my pyramid visit at Saqqara.

Couldn't be happier when I see it in a distance! The very first pyramid that I am visiting is Pyramid of Djoser.

Step pyramid is the first large-scale cut-stone structure in the world. Built in 27th century BC! This may not be as impressive or as famous as the Giza Pyramids that we used to see in movie, it is the first step toward the creation of the pyramids that have made Ancient Egypt famous throughout the ages.

Colonnaded corridor leading into the complex proper

It must be the tallest structure when it was completed back then and it is still the highest today.

The pyramid consists of six layers or steps built on top of one another.

Still standing tall after thousands of years of wind and rain erosions.

Temple of Hatshepsut (E22/25)

With three massive terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut stands out as one of the most impressive.

Being one of the earlier female ruler, Hatshepsut certainly one of the greatest too.

Aerial view of the temple taken during my hot air balloon ride earlier.

Another closer shot of the temple from above.