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Very cool! Loving all these photos, too!
I know I already said this but I really wish I’d have a couple more days to explore!
Well, 3 is better than none, right?
Thanks Erica, for some reason I really love all the photos on this post too. They just came out amazing. Well actually I know you will be doing the Pyramids of Giza when you arrive ask if you could do these as well. Some people visit them on combined tours. Won’t hurt to ask & yes 3 days is better than none.
Fewer touts and fewer tourists = 🙂
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Ahh yes Kent, it was amazing to have them all to our selves.
Egypt is so fascinating. Love the fact that you can go into the Red Pyramid. Very cool!
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Ahh yes Elle, Egypt is fascinating and I loved that we were able to go into the Red Pyramid at no extra charge. Of course you tip a man for doing nothing on your way out, but thats it.
Shhhh, don’t tell people about the other pyramids! Having studied Egyptology these are very much on my list. It must have been amazing to visit them! I’m utterly jealous and can’t wait until I can get there to explore 🙂
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Jaja I know right I shouldn’t give these away Lindsey. Oh how awesome that you studied Egyptology. You will really get a kick out of everything Egypt has to offer when you do visit. It’s an amazing country to get lost in it’s history. Hope you make it here soon!
This is one of the reasons I love to spend longer periods in the one place. You get to see so much more and in more depth than you would otherwise. I’d love to visit all of the pyramids in Egypt but so far I haven’t even seen one. I will soon though. 🙂
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Yes Andrea that is really one of the benefits of staying longer in one place you get to see much more and at a slower place and not get exhausted. I’m so happy I have spent a few months here in Egypt and have been able to see A LOT of the things I have always wanted to see here. I hope you make it out here one day and when you do… dont forget about these pyramids.
I’m glad you wrote this post. I think when people think of Egypt lately, they largely focus on the trouble it’s had the past year and a half rather than the historical and architectural wonders that it always has and always will be home to. Seeing the pyramids was one of the greatest travel experiences of my life, as I’d always dreamed of visiting them. Everyone who wants to see them should go for it!
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Hey Sabina yes I love that I am able to write amazing things about Egypt in general because it is sas that lately all the focus has been on all the bad things going on when in reality it’s not affecting the tourist at all. This is one of the reasons I love Egypt though the architectural wonders that are dotted all over the country is amazing and I know I couldn’t possible fit it all in a few weeks but thanks to me spending months here I am able to dig deeper and see more. I hope more people come and see them all.
Great post. I loved the photos, especially that first one of the Bent Pyramid. Honestly I had no idea there were more than just the famous Pyramids at Giza until my parents went to Egypt a couple years ago. Getting to see some amazing pyramids pretty much alone would be amazing.
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Thanks Alouise, yeah most people don’t know about the “OTHER” pyramids unless they are told by someone who has visited them. Glad you know about them and hope you visit them if you are ever in Egypt.
I am mesmerized by this post Jaime. Awesome and educational. Now I know there are more pyramids in Egypt that those I only knew on books haha, pity me. Your photos are superb, i love them.
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Thanks Doc, I’m glad I am able to share this with people because sadly the only ones we learn about growing up are the GREAT PYRAMIDS of GIZA and well with over 100 pyramids only knowing about 3 is kind of a shame. Thanks for the compliments on my photos.
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I was so ecstatic to see all those pyramids respected again! I actually have seen them all during my trip with my family there many many years ago. It was so nice to remember that trip. I was only 9! Crazy! I used to live a hop over the Red Sea so it was a close trip for us… and our favorite as a family!
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HEYYYYY LISA, yes I had to show some respect for these amazing monuments!!! That is so cool that you were able to visit all these pyramids when you were young. Ah you were so lucky growing up so close to all this and doing all the traveling you did. Oh and don’t get me started about being a hop over the Red Sea because when I’m in Dahab I can SEE freaking SEE Saudi Arabia only imagine what beauty it holds. Love ya too~
This is silly but I had no idea there were other pyramids, very cool.
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You are not alone… many people don’t know Ayngelina and is why I had to share it! When you make it out here you must visit!!!
I’ve never heard of the other pyramids before…although I’ve read that there are some pretty cool ones in Sudan though. Judging from the pics here however, the big 3 are the most famous ones for a reason!
Nice that you were able to get away and explore without the usual gaggle of touts that come with the big tourist sites – and thanks for sharing. For some reason, Bent Pyramid made me giggle. Tee hee hee!
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Yeah WT the big 3 are famous for a reason that is for sure. The though are just as amazing seriously and even better because like you mentioned it’s an even more amazing feeling when you are away from the touts that come with big tourist attractions. Oh & yeah I didn’t even wanna go there about the BENT pyramid because you know I could have…lol!!! So yeah it makes me giggle every time too.
wow never jknew they had so many pyramids… this post makes me wanna go to egypt!!! 🙂
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Yup Flip they have many. Hope you make it to Egypt one day. It’s a cheap destination filled with lots to do and see.
Most people have heard of Egypt’s Pyramids – However, when most people think of egyptian pyramids, they think of the Great Pyramids of Giza. These three giant monuments have stood as symbol of Egypt for as long as people have been traveling and they have attracted thousands upond thousands of tourists to the outskirts of Cairo for a camel ride through the small desert.
Exactly that is so true.
I didn’t really know about the other pyramids, but it totally makes sense that there are others. Sounds like a great way to see more of Egypt and avoid the crowds.
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I like what you said Ali, yup it totally makes sense how there are others…lol. Oh & yes this is the perfect way to see Egypt with out the crowds.
The Giza Plateau Situated west of the Nile, bordering the Sahara Desert, the Giza plateau rises up in its glory to present its full authority. It is here that an ancient King coordinated a mammoth undertaking exploiting the full value of the looming plateau. Eternal life would surely be granted with the precision and meticulous execution of King Khufu’s perfect pyramid. Other pyramids had been built before, but none would ever achieve the genius, grace and competence of this Great Pyramid. Still standing today, it stands a silent witness to the events that immediately followed the kings decision to build his pyramid on this site. Strangely, Khufu decided to build his pyramid just to one side of the highest ground on the plateau. Perhaps this section would require less work to lay the foundation, over 9 acres, of the pyramid. We can begin to surmise how the pyramid was built by the abundant evidence at the site. A project of this magnitude would require people, housing, food and tools. Traces of all of this have been found, and a small village has been excavated that would be sufficient to house the appropriate number of people necessary to build the largest pyramid. The graffiti of the original work gangs are scrawled across the upper most chambers, chambers that were never meant to be entered, which may have only been included to relieve the tremendous weight upon the main chamber.
Thanks for sharing this info. I didn’t know about all this.
Jaime, I travel with my service dog (anxiety issues and seizure alert) could you possibly send me a private note and tell me how (if at all) this would impact a trip to Egypt? We sail – and in 2015 we will be starting a sailing around the med trip (Maybe you can join us for a leg!) … I have some serious concerns regarding my little lifeline. I am well aware that there are some cultural issues here.
http://montecristotravels.com/sailing-the-mediterranean/
Oh wow, I honestly would have NO CLUE. I wouldn’t even know where to begin looking… I am so sorry. I think the best thing would be to turn to google or if you’d like I can get you in touch with a tour operator in Egypt and see if he knows anything.