Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Seven Wonder of the World - Ancient Times

Pyramid of Giza
Egypt is a place any one would like to go for a vacation. Tourism is such a great money earner for Egypt. And when somebody travels, one of the most preferred place to visit would be the Cairo and the Giza city.
This is one of the largest pyramids in the world and considered to be one of the great among the seven wonders of the world. There are actually 3 Pyramids located in this place along with a Sphinx. The biggest of all is The Great Pyramid of Khufu and this is the only one among the seven wonders of the world. These architectural marvels are found in
Giza City which is located at the northern edge of the Giza Plateau, about 10 miles west of present day Cairo.
These architectural marvels are found in
Giza City which is located at the northern edge of the Giza Plateau, about 10 miles west of present day Cairo. Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the 5th largest in the world. Giza city was the necropolis of Memphis (of old Egypt). This whole Giza Plateau is situated west of the Nile, bordering Sahara Desert. Hotels and accommodations can be found very easily in side the city of Cairo very easily. This place is a haven for 3 pyramids and a sphinx. The pyramids are

1. Great Pyramid of Khufu - One of the seven wonders of world

2. Great pyramid of Khafre

3. Great Pyramid of Menkaure

A journey to Egypt would be incomplete without visiting them.