Sakkara Step Pyramid, Giza & the Sphinx -- Cairo

I'm really not going to say a lot about this long, long day today, because I cannot do justice to the magnificent sites we saw.  I can only tell you that you MUST do it yourself to fully appreciate the journey back in time  Hopefully the photos below will speak words!

The Iconic Landmarks of Antiquity 

We literally immersed ourselves in the past with a visit to three of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Egypt.  Our guide took us to the necropolis of Sakkara, believed to be the first pyramid built in ancient Egypt.

Enter the complex via a narrow portal, part of a great wall that once surrounded the necropolis. Admire the enduring construction of the Step Pyramid, then step inside one of the tombs, some of which are decorated with the finest paintings from the Old Kingdom period. 









We're going down, down, down


Inside the burial Tomb



Passageway down, down, down to the tomb

















Had to bend at the waist the entire time to get to the burial tomb


After lunch, we traveled to the Giza Plateau. There are many tombs here, including the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the imposing Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We heard so, so, much about their fascinating history from our guide. 














From Giza we went to the famous Abu al-Hol, the Great Sphinx of Giza, erected here to guard the tombs and ward off tomb raiders and enemies of the pharaohs.












And finally ...




Comments

  1. ReneeApril 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM

    THIS IS WHAT I WAS WAITING FOR!!! YESSSSS!!! Love it! I agree, there aren't any words to sufficiently express what you are seeing! My mouth was open a lot in "Wow!". Thanks so much for sharing.

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  2. AlyssaApril 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM

    What a fantastic day! I can only imagine how much more magnificent the pyramids and Sphinx are in person. Love the pic of y’all together!
    BUT
    It just doesn’t get better than Dad on a dromedary… 😂

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    1. AlyssaApril 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM

      Dad, how did you view the Pyramids through your project construction management lenses? I cannot even fathom.

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  3. JB KappyApril 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM

    Love it! So exciting. Glad you rode a camel. How heavy is that rock your push pressing?

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  4. SylviaApril 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM

    great pix...what an amazing trip!

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