What other mysteries of the pyramid have not yet been revealed?

After a 12-hour flight, the first day to Cairo was in the morning. Egypt’s most famous Giza Pyramids are in the desert on the southwest outskirts of Cairo, and the hotel we stayed in was right next to the pyramids. In the afternoon, we first came to Egypt to see the must-see pyramids, which we have dreamed of since childhood.

Egyptian pyramids are said to be the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs. They were built before 2600 BC. It is said that there are more than 100 of them, most of which are located in the desert of the Giza Plateau southwest of Cairo. They are recognized by the world. The first of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World".

To the east of the pyramid is the ancient city of Cairo, and to the west is the vast Sahara Desert.

The largest and most famous are the three generations of pyramids - the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafu and the Pyramid of Menka.

The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest, so it is also called the "Great Pyramid". It is 146.5 meters high, which is equivalent to a 40-story high-rise building. The entire tower is made of more than 2.3 million large and small boulders, with a total volume of 2.5 million cubic meters. On average, each stone weighs 2.5 tons, with the heaviest one weighing about 160 tons. The stones are connected without any adhesive, but there are no gaps between the stones, which is amazing!

The shape of the pyramid is very similar to the Chinese character "gold", so it is called "pyramid" in China. In Europe, it is called "Pyramis", which means "high" in ancient Egyptian. It can be seen that tallness is the characteristic of the pyramid.

There are too many unknowns about the pyramids, and it is said that there are 12 unsolved mysteries. Such as the exploration of the ancient ruins of Tula, the close connection of the cast stones, the Sphinx, the secrets of architecture, the preservation of animals and plants for thousands of years after death, the 200th person who fell to death, the elevation angle of the pyramid, the mystery shrouded in the tomb, Secret passages and intact ships and more.

There are also different opinions about the Pharaoh’s curse and the mystery of the mummy, making the pyramid even more mysterious.

The ancient Egyptians believed that people could be reborn after they were mummified. The pharaohs hoped that they could continue to rule their subjects in the next life and be prosperous and wealthy, while the people hoped that they could survive the hardships and live a good life in the next life.

According to research, in 2610 BC, the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu came here to inspect his almost-completed tomb-the pyramid. Khufu found a huge stone left in the quarry, and immediately ordered the stonemasons to carve a sphinx according to the shape of his face. The pyramid and the Sphinx, which showed the majesty of the king, became the national symbol of Egypt's image.

Standing on the high ground of the Giza Pyramids, you can see Cairo, the capital of Egypt, down the slope. The long history has made this largest city in Africa go through vicissitudes of life and is full of magical stories.

Cairo is the capital established after the Arabs occupied Egypt. Since then, it has experienced Ottoman, French, Turkish, and British rule. As the city expanded, it got closer and closer to the pyramid complex.

Not far away is our hotel.

As a wonder of the world, the pyramids stand proudly against the blue sky. They have become a world-famous tourist attraction and a symbol of Egypt.

Egyptians wearing traditional clothes, crossing from the depths of the desert, form a classic picture.

Egyptian young people sit on the huge stepped stone tower and feel the inheritance and collision of history and reality in their hearts.

Nanji Aboriginal Tips:

1. Currently, there are only a small number of domestic direct flights to Cairo, Egypt from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou (11-12 hours), most of which require transfers.

2. Most of Egypt is a desert area with a dry climate and a large temperature difference between day and night, especially in the Sahara Desert. Pay attention to preventing heatstroke, cold and sand and dust. Prepare skin lotion and drink plenty of water.

3. Egypt has been under Western colonial rule for a long time in its history. The food is mainly French food, Western food, and Arabic food that are not authentic. There are also Chinese restaurants, but they are not delicious. Travelers can bring some of their own. Side dishes to accompany the meal.

4. Note: Most hotels do not provide disposable toiletries and slippers, and some hotels do not provide kettles.

5. The Egyptian pound is about 7.1-7.2/1 against the U.S. dollar. The value of the Egyptian pound is about the same as that of the RMB. Cairo Airport can exchange U.S. dollars against the Egyptian pound. Tips are popular in Egyptian tourism. It is polite to pay tips abroad to thank others for their services. Generally, tips for hotel rooms, tour guides, and drivers are about 10-20 Egyptian pounds.

6. Egypt is an Islamic country. Pay attention to respecting local religious customs, especially women. When taking photos of women, be sure to obtain their consent.