Most visiting historical place in EGYPT

THE PYRAMIDS AT GIZA IN EGYPT

The Great Sphinx and the pyramid complex at Giza is one of the most visited historical sites in the world

The pyramid complex at Giza may be one of the most famous historical sites in the world. But their inception, construction and purpose still remain a huge mystery. The Pyramid of Djoser, which is believed to be the oldest pyramid in Egypt, dates back to 2630 BC. It was built in the Saqqara necropolis for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser.

This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The main pyramid complex close to the present-day city of Cairo comprises three larger and three smaller pyramids along with the enigmatic Great Sphinx.

Archaeologists believe the mysterious limestone sculpture with the head of a human and the body of a lion predates most of the other ancient structures in the area by 2,000 years or so. Meanwhile, the oldest and largest of the three big pyramids is the Great Pyramid of Khufu. It was built between 2589 and 2566 BC. It is also one of the only structures in the area that are mostly intact.

Historians continue to debate about the ancient Egyptians' use of the pyramid form for the royal tombs at Giza and in funerary sites elsewhere. Several theories have been proposed about what the form represents: the pyramid may function as a stairway for the pharaoh's ka to reach the heavens, it could refer to the ancient mound of creation, or it might symbolize sunrays spreading to the earth.

HOW TO GET THERE

Those who want to visit these historical monuments can easily take a bus from Tahrir Square in Cairo. From the bus stop, they can take a short camel or horse ride to reach their destination. Given their delicate state, visitors can only access a small area inside the pyramids after paying the fee.