Pyramids, Museum, and Bazaars: A Day Exploring Cairo’s Rich Heritage
Sightseeing
Giza Necropolis
The Pyramids at Giza are one of the most famous and impressive historical sites in the world. The Great Pyramid was built as the tomb of the pharaoh Khufu around 2560 BC and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was built using 2.3 million stone blocks and was the highest man-made structure for 3800 years, standing at around 140 meters tall.
There is still some debate over who exactly built the pyramids. While ancient Greek writer Herodotus claimed that 100,000 slaves built the pyramids using great machines, modern archaeologists think that only 20-30,000 people were involved and that they were likely not slaves, but rather locals who lived in the area.
As a super hostess on Airbnb, I highly recommend visiting the pyramids during your stay in Egypt. However, please be aware that there are some scams and tourist traps in the area. If anyone tells you that the pyramids are closed or that it's forbidden to take a car to the site, don't believe them. The pyramids close at 4 PM, and any other information given is incorrect.
Be careful of people who offer you free gifts or want to talk to you. They may be trying to cheat you out of your money. Also, avoid asking strangers to take photos for you as they may demand money for their service. By being aware of these potential scams, you can have a more enjoyable and authentic experience at the Pyramid Plateau.
Enjoy your visit to the Pyramids at Giza!
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Necròpolis de Giza
Al HaramGiza Necropolis
The Pyramids at Giza are one of the most famous and impressive historical sites in the world. The Great Pyramid was built as the tomb of the pharaoh Khufu around 2560 BC and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was built using 2.3 million stone blocks and was the highest man-made structure for 3800 years, standing at around 140 meters tall.
There is still some debate over who exactly built the pyramids. While ancient Greek writer Herodotus claimed that 100,000 slaves built the pyramids using great machines, modern archaeologists think that only 20-30,000 people were involved and that they were likely not slaves, but rather locals who lived in the area.
As a super hostess on Airbnb, I highly recommend visiting the pyramids during your stay in Egypt. However, please be aware that there are some scams and tourist traps in the area. If anyone tells you that the pyramids are closed or that it's forbidden to take a car to the site, don't believe them. The pyramids close at 4 PM, and any other information given is incorrect.
Be careful of people who offer you free gifts or want to talk to you. They may be trying to cheat you out of your money. Also, avoid asking strangers to take photos for you as they may demand money for their service. By being aware of these potential scams, you can have a more enjoyable and authentic experience at the Pyramid Plateau.
Enjoy your visit to the Pyramids at Giza!
The Egyptian Museum:
The construction of the Egyptian Museum began in 1897, and it opened to the public in 1902. The process of selecting the pieces displayed in the museum started in 1858 by Gaston Maspero. Today, the museum houses approximately 160,000 objects covering all ages of ancient Egyptian civilization, from the pre-dynastic age until the end.
Here are some of the most important collections in the museum:
1. Jewelry pieces belonging to Aa’eh Hoteb, wife of Seqnon Ra and mother of Kamos from the 17th dynasty.
2. Mummies of the kings of the New Kingdom period (18th-20th dynasties) found in the Valley of the Kings, including Seqnon Ra, Ahmose I, Amenophis I, Tutmosis I, and Tutmosis III. These mummies were found at the end of the 19th century at the Al Deir El Bahari Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
3. Funerary pieces from the tomb of Sen-Nejem and his family at Deir El Madina.
4. Mummies and 153 coffins belonging to the priests of God Amor Ra during the 21st-23rd dynasties found at Al Deir-El-Bahari Temple.
5. Fine pieces found in the tombs of kings of the Middle Kingdom and members of the royal family.
6. Fine pieces found in the tomb of Maherpri during the 18th dynasty.
7. Fine pieces and royal mummies from the tomb of Amenophis II in the Valley of the Kings, including the mummies of Amenophis II, Tuthotmsis IV, Amenophis III, Merenptah, Set II Septah, Ramses IV, Ramses V, Ramses VI, three ladies, and a child.
8. Funeral pieces found in the tombs of YO Ya and TO Ya in the Valley of Kings, dating back to the reign of King Amenophis III, beside the treasures found inside the tombs of Tuthmosis III, Tuthmosis IV, Amenophis II, and Hor-Moheb.
9. Marvelous treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun found in 1922, around 32,000 fine pieces, some of which are displayed in the museum. The rest of the pieces are stored in the stores of the Egyptian Museum and Luxor Museum.
10. Funerary furniture from the tomb of Hetepheres, mother of King Cheops, located east of his pyramid at Giza.
11. Pieces from El Amarna, Thebes, and Memphis.
12. Monument found in the tomb of Hem-Ka, the seals bearer of Lower Egypt during the reign of King Den from the first dynasty at Saqqara.
13. Fine objects belonging to kings and individuals from the 21st-22nd dynasties in Tanis.
14. Fine pieces found by Egyptian and foreign missions at Giza, Saqqara, Helwan, Kom Apollo, Atreep, Bubasts, Heliopolis, Aswan, Nubia, Sinai, Eastern and Western deserts.
15. Pieces of art purchased from royal palaces and some others donated to the museum.
Note: The museum is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. Visitors are not allowed to take photos inside the museum, but there is a photography fee if you would like to take photos of specific exhibits. A guided tour is recommended to learn more about the history of each exhibit.
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Museu Egipci
El-Tahrir SquareThe Egyptian Museum:
The construction of the Egyptian Museum began in 1897, and it opened to the public in 1902. The process of selecting the pieces displayed in the museum started in 1858 by Gaston Maspero. Today, the museum houses approximately 160,000 objects covering all ages of ancient Egyptian civilization, from the pre-dynastic age until the end.
Here are some of the most important collections in the museum:
1. Jewelry pieces belonging to Aa’eh Hoteb, wife of Seqnon Ra and mother of Kamos from the 17th dynasty.
2. Mummies of the kings of the New Kingdom period (18th-20th dynasties) found in the Valley of the Kings, including Seqnon Ra, Ahmose I, Amenophis I, Tutmosis I, and Tutmosis III. These mummies were found at the end of the 19th century at the Al Deir El Bahari Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
3. Funerary pieces from the tomb of Sen-Nejem and his family at Deir El Madina.
4. Mummies and 153 coffins belonging to the priests of God Amor Ra during the 21st-23rd dynasties found at Al Deir-El-Bahari Temple.
5. Fine pieces found in the tombs of kings of the Middle Kingdom and members of the royal family.
6. Fine pieces found in the tomb of Maherpri during the 18th dynasty.
7. Fine pieces and royal mummies from the tomb of Amenophis II in the Valley of the Kings, including the mummies of Amenophis II, Tuthotmsis IV, Amenophis III, Merenptah, Set II Septah, Ramses IV, Ramses V, Ramses VI, three ladies, and a child.
8. Funeral pieces found in the tombs of YO Ya and TO Ya in the Valley of Kings, dating back to the reign of King Amenophis III, beside the treasures found inside the tombs of Tuthmosis III, Tuthmosis IV, Amenophis II, and Hor-Moheb.
9. Marvelous treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun found in 1922, around 32,000 fine pieces, some of which are displayed in the museum. The rest of the pieces are stored in the stores of the Egyptian Museum and Luxor Museum.
10. Funerary furniture from the tomb of Hetepheres, mother of King Cheops, located east of his pyramid at Giza.
11. Pieces from El Amarna, Thebes, and Memphis.
12. Monument found in the tomb of Hem-Ka, the seals bearer of Lower Egypt during the reign of King Den from the first dynasty at Saqqara.
13. Fine objects belonging to kings and individuals from the 21st-22nd dynasties in Tanis.
14. Fine pieces found by Egyptian and foreign missions at Giza, Saqqara, Helwan, Kom Apollo, Atreep, Bubasts, Heliopolis, Aswan, Nubia, Sinai, Eastern and Western deserts.
15. Pieces of art purchased from royal palaces and some others donated to the museum.
Note: The museum is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm. Visitors are not allowed to take photos inside the museum, but there is a photography fee if you would like to take photos of specific exhibits. A guided tour is recommended to learn more about the history of each exhibit.
Khan Al-Khalili is a traditional bazaar in Cairo that offers a unique shopping experience for visitors. Here, you can find a wide range of traditional souvenirs such as perfume oils, papyrus, and hieroglyphics made from various materials. In addition to shopping, you can also immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture and enjoy traditional Egyptian tea at one of the local cafes. Don't miss out on the chance to explore this historic market and bring home a piece of Egypt's rich cultural heritage.
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Khan al-Khalili
Khan Al-Khalili is a traditional bazaar in Cairo that offers a unique shopping experience for visitors. Here, you can find a wide range of traditional souvenirs such as perfume oils, papyrus, and hieroglyphics made from various materials. In addition to shopping, you can also immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture and enjoy traditional Egyptian tea at one of the local cafes. Don't miss out on the chance to explore this historic market and bring home a piece of Egypt's rich cultural heritage.