Pyramids

Located, at the great Gizah plateau. A marvelous view for the 3 pyramids and the sphinx, a civilization that dates back to more than 7000 years ago, and still the great pyramid is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world. Gizah is the second large city after Cairo, about half an hour drive from Cairo. When you visit that site you’ll enjoy an unforgettable view for an old civilization, the story lies behind these Ancient tombs are unbelievable, hope you’d be accompanied by a good guide or trusted history book. You can also pay a visit to the inside of the pyramids to see the king’s & queen’s burial chambers. Sphinx, legend is another tale worth to be heard. Whilst, you are in this great area don’t forget to pay a visit to the step pyramid known as the pyramid of Sakkara, and ask your guide to show you the Hb-sed court and tell you its story. At night time pyramids sound and light show is to be held in a nice laser show. 

Sphinx

The great Sphinx, with the body of a kneeling lion and the head of a man, was built during Cephren’s time. Indeed, the Sphinx’s face is thought to have been built in the image of Cephren’s. Unfortunately, much of this monument has either been eroded or deliberately destroyed over the years. Facial features such as the nose and the beard are no longer intact. A number of excavations have been carried out in modern times to remove sand that had built up around the Sphinx and, for a time, kept much of it buried. During the reign of the Modern State, the Sphinx represented the God of Sun. It was worshipped, and pilgrims came to visit this holy statue. It was then called “Hour -Om-Khet”, which means “Horus on the horizon”. Thousands of years have passed, yet the Sphinx is still kneeling gracefully in its exact position, looking thoughtfully towards the East with a smile calm, mysterious and hopeful. The three Giza pyramids and the Sphinx are Egypt’s number one tourist attraction.

Saqqara

Imhotep, an Egyptian architect who lived 4500 years ago, is the one who built this fabulous step pyramid. He began the pyramid as a single storey, then added five more levels. He then covered it with fine limestone. Infront of the pyramid, he built a stone structure which contains a wooden box with two peep-holes. Looking through it, one may view a life-size painted statue of king Zoser . The reason behind this is to allow the king’s ‘Ka’ (or life spirit) to communicate with the outside world.

Memphis

Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Cairo. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes around 3000 BC. Capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it remained an important city throughout ancient Mediterranean history.[1][2][3] It occupied a strategic position at the mouth of the Nile delta, and was home to feverish activity. Its principal port, Peru-nefer, harboured a high density of workshops, factories, and warehouses that distributed food and merchandise throughout the ancient kingdom. During its golden age, Memphis thrived as a regional centre for commerce, trade, and religion. Memphis was believed to be under the protection of the god Ptah, the patron of craftsmen. Its great temple, Hut-ka-Ptah (meaning “Enclosure of the ka of Ptah”), was one of the most prominent structures in the city. The name of this temple, rendered in Greek as Aί γυ πτoς (Ai-gy-ptos) by the historian Manetho, is believed to be the etymological origin of the modern English name Egypt. The history of Memphis is closely linked to that of the country itself. Its eventual downfall is believed to be due to the loss of its economic significance in late antiquity, following the rise of coastal Alexandria. Its religious significance also diminished after the abandonment of the ancient religion following the Edict of Thessalonica. The ruins of the former capital today offer fragmented evidence of its past. They have been preserved, along with the pyramid complex at Giza, as a World Heritage Site since 1979. The site is open to the public as an open-air museum.