Giza pyramid complex

Giza pyramid complex (also called the Giza Necropolis) is located on the Giza Plateau near the city of Cairo, Egypt. It is located about eight kilometres (5 mi) inland into the desert from the ancient town of Giza on the Nile, and about 25 kilometres (12.5 mi) southwest of Cairo city centre. The Great Pyramid is the only remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Major parts of the complex

  • Pyramid of Khufu
  • Pyramid of Khafre
  • Pyramid of Menkaure
  • Great Sphinx
  • Khufu ship

Construction of the Great Pyramid

There have been many theories to expain how the pyramids were built. These theories include:

  • the use of external or outside ramps
  • the use of cranes
  • the use of an internal or inside ramp. This idea was developed by Jean-Pierre Houdin, a French architect. He has also made detailed computer models of the Great Pyramid. Houdin says that the ramp spirals upward. There is evidence in the notched corners of the pyramid. Not only was the spiraling internal ramp used, but an external ramp was probably used to move the bigger blocks. These are found in the lower half of the pyramid and probably used simple cranes to lift them.
  • the rack and pinion theory developed by Paul Hai. Hai published his theory on 27 August 2006 as part of an Australian university assignment. Herodotus of Halicarnassus asked the ancient Egyptians themselves how the Giza Pyramids had been built. This is a rampless theory and fully explains the workings of the wooden machines described by Herodotus. This uses a three wheel step trolley, climbing steps so that ramps are not needed. In Part One of his book, the full details are carefully explained with many pictures and photographs of a working model.

Further reading

  • Lehner, Dr. Mark, "The Complete Pyramids", Thames & Hudson, 1997. ISBN 0-500-05084-8.
  • Manley, Bill (Ed.), "The Seventy Great Mysteries of Ancient Egypt", Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05123-2.
  • "Mysteries of Egypt" National Geographic Society, 1999. ISBN 0-7922-9752-0.
  • Rhys-Davies, John, "Riddles of the monument builders: Who built the Sphinx", Time-Life Video, 1995.
  • Hai, Paul, "Raising Stone 1: Paul Hai's racks & pinions theory", 2007, ISBN 978-0-646-47679-7.

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cxbyte
29 May 2012
vrlo lijep
cxbyte
29 May 2012
Très belle
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29 May 2012
Very nice
cxbyte
16 May 2012
что не очевидно?
Vadim I
16 May 2012
Теперь поздно, с новой властью к туристам не очень-то хорошо относятся =]
Dave Mc
27 August 2018
The pyramids don't look that far from the road, but they're actually are really far, they're just wicked big so they look closer than they actually are. The camel tours are expensive, but worth it!
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If you are a horse riding lover visit FB Stables and Ride in the shadow of the Great Pyramids or further afield on a half day trip to Saqqara or Abu Sir or camp out over night with a barbecue and fire
Dave Mc
27 August 2018
The pyramids a really, really huge. You might think about climbing one, but once you get there, you'll change your mind!
Dave Mc
27 August 2018
The pyramids are really a must see, bucket list item. If you have the opportunity, you definitely have to do it.
David Ladera
21 May 2018
I would recommend to avoid crowded hours even if the weather is hot to have a better experience. Camel tours are 100 EGB / 30 min / 1 person
Veysel Soylu
2 March 2017
It's amazing to visit pyramids at the age of thousands... No words enough to describe them. Get rid of people who asking money from you all the time
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