June 6, 2009

Photos from the Giza Necropolis
Giza, Egypt

Situated on the outskirts of Cairo, the Giza Necropolis is a complex of ancient monuments that most notably includes the three pyramid complexes known as the Great Pyramids, and the large sandstone sculpture (the largest monolith statue in the world) known as the Great Sphinx.

I was particularly fond of the Pyramid of Khafre, which still boasts some of the limestone casing that once covered the entire pyramid.

The Pyramids of Khafre and Khufu

Egyptian Local Sleeping at the Foot of the Pyramid of Menkaure

Egyptian on Camel at the Base of the Pyramid of Khafre

Apex of the Pyramid of Khafre

Two Egyptians on Camel Before the Great Pyramid of Giza

Camel and Tourists at the Base of the Pyramid of Khafre

Looking Up at the Pyramid of Khafre

Giza Necropolis Panorama

Pyramid of Menkaure Panorama

Pyramid of Khafre Apex

Soliciting Egyptian Camel Ride Tout and the Pyramid of Khafre

Great Sphinx of Giza

Giza Necropolis Panorama with Pyramids and Sphinx

Comments:

The Philippines

Jane

January 31st, 2011

Looks like the pyramids have powers to make you sleep comfortably in the heat of the sun=) Nice shots!

The United States

Puertoricoistheplace

March 24th, 2011

Wonderful pics! Enjoyed them very much…thanks for sharing!

India

Family Friendly Holidays

May 22nd, 2011

Ahhh great pyramids…. very nice pics looking like you enjoyed very much.

The United Kingdom

AJ - Fantastic Travels

July 28th, 2011

Oh Craig I love your blog, its so original with this passport entry and balloon notes, where you are right now (so smart). I enjoyed your article too. I felt small just looking at the pictures, excellent. Camels scare me (not sure why I'm sharing that). AJ

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Katie McMillan

September 12th, 2011

I love this blog. Very unique. They say that pictures tell a thousand words, well, in this case - absolutely. Well done.

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Vasco

October 12th, 2011

Great pictures.
Every time I see those pyramids makes me think how amazing they are and how on earth did they manage to come up with them and even make them happen.
Absolutely magnificent structures!

The United Kingdom

Drina Murphy

November 4th, 2011

Fabulous pics! Particularly the Sphinx, there is something really eerie about it:) I would love to see it someday.

India

riitaa

November 7th, 2011

Amazing Pics! lovely shots

Australia

Bianca

January 22nd, 2012

Fantastic photos. The filtering that you have used really adds to the mystique of photos.

Pakistan

orlando taxi

February 7th, 2012

Wonderful photography,great shots especially "Egyptian Local Sleeping at the Foot of the Pyramid of Menkaure"

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