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The
Pyramids of Giza have to be the most well known monuments
in the world. However, they are still surprizing when you
see them. They are huge! The only way you can truely
understand this is to stand beside them and look up.
You should go to the pyramids in the early morning with a
driver, if possible. That way you might get a chance to
see them without a thousand other people around. There
are other things to see and do, and it won't be crowded
then.
The Sphinx is part of the pyramid complex and the ruins
of the mortuary and funerary temple of Chephren are
accessible.
There has been recent excavation around the pyramids.
There were many tombs of nobles constructed for the
nobles of the courts of the three pharaohs. Also they
have excavated the village of the workmen who built the
pyramids.
The Solarboat museum is also located there, and as it is
air conditioned, it is a great activity for the hotter
part of the day.
Mena, the nearby village has all of the tourist shops,
where you can browse in the hotter afternoon.
Then, at night come back to see the sound and light show.
Check with your hotel to choose a session in your native
language.
Don't forget that there are more pyramids, recently open
to tourists at Abusir and Dashur. These are also on the
Giza Plateau, but further along the Nile. I am sure that
tours are available and a driver can get you there.
The Penguin Guide covers The purpose and religious theory
of pyramids on pages 79-89. It covers the Pyramids of
Giza beginning on pages 199 and proceed in the next pages
to cover Abusir, Saqqara and Dashur.
The Lonely Planet Guide covers Giza on 181-186, Abusir on
225 and Dashur on 227.
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