A famous tourist city in the Middle East, the mysterious pyramid is here, and this is what it looks like inside

Many countries in the Middle East rely on oil for development, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. They are rich and wealthy. What you go there to see is the life of the rich. For tourists, they generally want to see a country’s attractions. So, the most popular tourist city in the Middle East is Cairo. This city mainly relies on tourism to develop. It is the only remaining one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid is in Cairo.

Cairo is located on the Nile River and is the largest city in Africa. The ancient Egyptians called Cairo the "Mother of Cities". The history of Cairo can be traced back to the Old Kingdom period of about 3000 BC, which has a history of 5000 years. However, the history of Cairo as the capital is not long, only more than a thousand years. In 969 AD, Khalifa Muiz of the Islamic Fatimid dynasty established its capital here and changed its name to Cairo. Cairo reached its peak in the mid-14th century.

Cairo is a large city where modern civilization and ancient traditions coexist. It spans both sides of the Nile River and has a population of more than 8 million. Cairo is the city with the best preservation of ancient Islamic culture and architecture, and many intact large mosques are still preserved. There are more than 800 mosques in the city, built in different periods and eras. The mosque minarets scattered throughout the city give Cairo the reputation of "the city of a thousand towers".

However, Cairo has been greatly influenced by the West in modern times. There are a large number of European-style buildings built in the early 20th century in the west of the city. In recent decades, many high-rise buildings, shopping malls and shopping malls have been built. New A generation of young people are more Westernized. However, many people in Cairo still have very high Islamic beliefs, and modern urban life cannot change their beliefs, so you will see a modern and conservative side in Cairo.

Tourists who come to Cairo want to see the pyramids. There are three pyramids in Giza, a suburb of Cairo. They are the tombs of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu and his son and grandson. These pyramids are thousands of years old and have been preserved until Now, it is the only remaining miracle of the ancient world, and the other six wonders no longer exist. In the desert filled with yellow sand, these majestic stone tombs of ancient Egyptian emperors show visitors the majesty of the tomb owners in the past.

The most famous of these three pyramids are the Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx. The Pyramid of Khufu was built around 2690 BC. It is 136.5 meters high, equivalent to a 40-story building. Each stone Weighing about 2.5 tons, a total of 2.3 million such boulders were needed. It took more than 100,000 craftsmen about 20 years to complete this huge project. At that time, our country's Xia Dynasty had not yet existed. The ancient Egyptians were able to build such a majestic building, which has to be admired.

The number of tourists entering the Pyramid of Khufu is limited and it is only open for four hours a day. The tour is from the passage to the king's chamber, and many places are not open to tourists. The passage is relatively narrow, and people can only bend down to get in. The king's chamber is empty, with only one sarcophagus. There is actually nothing to see, but you can feel the mysterious energy of the pyramid here. It is said that some visitors feel refreshed after coming out. , I wonder if energy plays a role?

Cairo is a very large city. The buildings on the edge of the urban area are very close to the pyramids. Tourists in Egypt are often annoyed by small vendors in scenic spots. Many goods are not valuable but are sold expensively. Still a liar, you need to be careful here to prevent being deceived. If Chinese tourists go to the pyramids, they can bring some cooling oils, essential oils, etc. to the locals. They may help them and make your journey smoother.