@hungere-for-diy's Review of Pyramids of Giza - Cairo, No Place (SANDBOX)

This is how you can visit some of the most iconic pyramids in Cairo all in one day. I started with the pyramids of Giza and made my way down to Dushur and then back up to Sikora. It's only about an hour from one end to the other so this is all doable in one day. We arrived at the pyramids of Giza first around 7 30 in the morning. I guess this is where the line would have been but we came during a time when tourism was pretty low. This was one of the coolest things I've ever done. I couldn't believe that I grew up reading about the pyramids in school and then I was finally able to come and visit them in real life. You can actually climb up a bit of ways. I was surprised at how tall some of the stones were. Some were even as tall as myself. I couldn't fathom how these pyramids were built. Afterwards, we went around to the back of the pyramids to go camel riding. Yes, this was a very touristy thing to do but I couldn't help myself. When in Egypt, one must ride a camel in front of the pyramids. We rode the camels for about 30 which was plenty of time. My bum started getting pretty sore towards the end. Since we were already in Giza, we also went to the valley temple of Khafre. This temple is crazy. The columns are perfectly straight and everything is spaced out evenly. It's also considered the best preserved valley temple all over Egypt. The valley temple is made of massive limestone blocks and was used to serve various functions, including mortuary rituals and purification ceremonies for deceased pharaohs. Once you walk through the temple, you'll get a great view of the Great Sphinx of Giza. The original nose of the Sphinx is no longer intact and its exact fate remains uncertain. There are various theories that exist about what happened to the Sphinx's nose, ranging from natural erosion and weathering to deliberate destruction during different historical periods. However, there is no conclusive evidence to determine the precise cause of the Sphinx's missing nose. The absence of the nose adds an air of mystery to this ancient monument. Next, we headed to Deshur to see the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. you'll get a great view of the Great Sphinx of Giza. The original nose of the Sphinx is no longer intact and its exact fate remains uncertain. There are various theories that exist about what happened to the Sphinx's nose, ranging from natural erosion and weathering to deliberate destruction during different historical periods. However, there is no conclusive evidence to determine the precise cause of the Sphinx's missing nose. The absence of the nose adds an air of mystery to this ancient monument. Next, we headed to Deshur to see the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. We actually got to go down the Red Pyramid, which is the third and largest of snafu's pyramids. When you go down, just remember that it's going to be pretty hot and stuffy in there. You're also going to have to climb back up. The passageway is only about four feet high, so most people are going to have to crouch the whole way through, and it's about 200 feet into the heart of the pyramid. My cardio was definitely put to the test on the way back up. Seeing the pyramid from the inside was so surreal. I kept thinking about mummies and curses, but ultimately... together was super fascinated. From the red pyramid area you can also see the bent pyramid which is believed to be the first attempt at building a smooth-sided pyramid. It's basically an engineering disaster or a practice pyramid but surprisingly it's still holding up. The last place that we headed to for the day was Socorro to see the Steppe Pyramid of Dozier. This is considered to be a groundbreaking architectural achievement showcasing advances in construction techniques and design during the early dynastic period. The Steppe Pyramid part of a larger funerary complex and it reflects the ancient egyptians evolving understanding and experimentation with pyramid construction we even got to see some hieroglyphics while we were here we pretty much wrapped up in the afternoon and headed back to the hotel for some dinner after a day of pyramids and camels