Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
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Archaeologists have long wondered exactly how the ancient Egyptians constructed the world’s biggest pyramid, the Great Pyramid. Now, they may have discovered the system used to haul massive stone blocks into place some 4,500 years ago. They discovered ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Keep moving” orders a voice deep from the abyss, as a length of people, as far as the eye can see, try to avoid bashing their heads on the ancient rocks above them, me included.
“Get Out There” is a column for itchy footed humans written by long-time Paste contributor Blake Snow. Although different now, travel is better than ever. Today we visit the oldest “Wonder of the World” in Egypt’s capital: the Pyramids of Giza.
The Pyramids of Giza sit about 11 miles southwest of downtown Cairo on the Giza Plateau. The pyramids are open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.