Egypt is a dream, it is a journey into the history and magic of Africa: the land of the pyramids – but also of Mount Sinai, and a dream sea – awaits you for a vacation, whether you are looking for relaxation or culture. Today we take you to discover the best things to see in Egypt.
Pyramids of Giza
Whenever Egypt is mentioned, the first thing one thinks of is certainly them, the three great pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Menkaure, which rise behind the outskirts of Cairo. They are the only remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and have continued to fascinate tourists from all over the world for more than 4000 years. Today we know that they are gigantic tombs built at the behest of the pharaohs, but how they managed to build them still remains a mystery. According to scholars, the pyramid shape refers to the cult of the sun; in fact the edges of the pyramids would represent the rays of the sun that spread over the earth and its structure would act as a ladder to reach the sky. The Sphinx of Giza, part of the funerary complex of Chefren, is placed on a stone platform positioned next to the processional ramp leading to the temple downstream of Chefren, which is the place where the deceased pharaoh was prepared for the afterlife. ...