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The ancient Egyptian civilization is among the oldest civilizations in the world, its ruins stands as a witness on the mightiness of this civilization till now. One of the major ruins of this tremendous civilization is the Great pyramid of Giza. Although there are more than 700 pyramids in Egypt but, the great pyramid of Giza is the only one which is among the world seven wonders. This is because of the fascinating pyramid facts that astonish everyone who hear it.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt (Photo Credit: Christopher Chan)

The Giza pyramid or the Cheops pyramid was build according to precise dimensions, for example, the height of the pyramid is 149 meters and the distance between the earth and the sun is 149 million kilometer. It consists of millions of heavy stones assembled together without any adhesive material

Visiting this marvelous place is a unique experience; you will be able to see some monuments made from stones only with no adhesives at all and stand strong for more than seven thousand years. The pyramid Giza complex includes more than the great pyramid, it also includes another two pyramids, the sphinx, the sun boats and a lot more.

The sphinx is another master piece executed only from stone; it represents the body of a lion and the head of a man. The ancient Egyptians thought that they should build something to guard the pyramids so they built the sphinx.

If you are not a fan of walking in the sand then your best choice is to take the camel ride or the horse ride, there is also a chariot ride for those travelling in groups. The tour will take you around the place you will see the pyramids from different angles as well as visiting the near tombs of the pyramid architectures and workers. You can also visit the sun boats built by the old pharaohs who worshiped the sun.

While you are visiting the pyramid complex in Giza, you can enter the pyramid and see the different rooms and decorations inside. Beware, they only release a small number of tickets every day to enter inside the pyramid so, if you plan for this visit then make sure you arrive their early.

The pyramid visit could be the core of a quick trip to the surrounding area. Giza is the natural extension of Cairo, the capital. In Cairo, you will find all types of accommodation according to your budget ranging from the five star hotels to the budget ones. While you are in Giza, do not miss visiting Cairo tower, the Citadel and the Old Cairo area, there are a lot to see in these places.