Jenny and I were fortunate to be able to go to Egypt recently to see some of the amazing ruins dating back some 5000 plus years. The Egyptian Government, with the help of many other governments, have done a beautiful job of restoring some of these priceless work of arts: yes works of art. As a result. many of the sites we saw are in really good condition.
I have so many pictures to post I will break it down to several posts in keeping with, what I think, that short posts would be better for all.
Great Sphinx, as a symbol of Egypt, is as easily recognizable site as the pyramids. Built probably about 50 years or after the pyramids.
A close-up of the Great Sphinx. I had to crop this picture in order to get it without so many people around. As with many of our world Heritage Site, we are loving these sites too much. I hope they will be here for my great-children to see!
The three Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Kafhre, and Menkaura built in honor of three Kings around 2600BC. The oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still in existence.
As you can see, the city is fast encroaching upon the Giza Pyramids.
Jenny enjoying the local culture!
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