Cairo Ancient Ruins

Ancient Ruins in Cairo, Egypt

Cairo Ancient Ruins

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  • sakkara11
    Cairo, Egypt610 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The most original Pyramids! Ok, they might not look like we have pyramids in mind. We always think, all pyramids must look like the Pyramids of Giza. But the "perfect shape" is not preserved in most of the almost 100 pyramids, still to be seen in Egypt. Abusir Pyramids are halfway between Giza and Sakkara. And you litterally pass by them. Its a huge field, the significant onces are (like in Giza) 3 greater pyramids. But if you have time, go to walk some 400 meters to the sun temple of Niuserre and feel the atmosphere. You will not regret and you will tell your folks back home: "I have been an archeologist in Egypt"!
    Written 2 February 2021
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  • CPaM68
    Texas817 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    According to available information a plate at the foot of the obelisk says it was found in Tanis (a town in Ancient Egypt that is currently called San el-Hagar) and erected at this site in 1984 to become the first object greeting visitors on their arrival to Cairo. The red granite obelisk is 63 feet high and and weighs about 120 tons. King Ramses II ruled Egypt between 1301 and 1235 B.C. The obelisk was officially inaugurated April 25, 1984 the second anniversary of Israel’s withdrawal from the Sinai desert. The obelisk can be easily seen from your bus or taxi as you arrive and leave the airport but is actually difficult to physically to get to and examine.
    Written 27 June 2017
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  • John B
    Yucca Valley, CA10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I don't know who gave it one star, but this is the oldest standing obelisk in the world, not just Egypt. So this is a must see for any tourist is interested in ancient history.
    Written 29 November 2022
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  • Ayman E
    Cologno Monzese, Italy2 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Photo belongs to Abu Simbel in the upper Egypt. Please remove this picture from the local attraction, it has nothing to do with Cairo
    Written 9 May 2014
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  • kassim k
    Algeria3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a fun trip.. My son and I discovered new things with Rehab in Egypt... We took a lot of pictures that will remain a memory I will never forget
    Written 14 January 2025
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