1 The Great Pyramids of Egypt - Giza. The modern suburbs of Cairo are visible in the background. (March 19)
2 There are three pyramids at the Giza Necropolis, the largest of which is the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), built over a 10 to 20 year period around 2560 BC, i.e., over 4,500 years ago. This makes these pyramids younger than those at the Saqqara Necropolis. This necropolis includes three Great Pyramids. (Def: necropolis)
3 This shot shows that the pyramids were covered with a limestone "sheath," visible on the top of the pyramid on the right. Much of this outer layer of stone has disappeared over the centuries.
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5 Reproduction of comic, Rhymes with Orange.
6 Pyramid builder wages (from the a magazine).
7 This view, with Cairo in the background, shows how the exterior of pyramids is not smooth but consists of tiers of stones.
8 Group shot in from of one of the Pyramids.
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10 Betty and Laurie in front of one of the Pyramids. Note that they are approximately 200 years younger than the step pyramids of Zoser.
11 This closeup of tourists climbing about on the exterior of a pyramid reveals the size of the stones piled up to make a pyramid - they are nearly as thick as a person is tall.
12 A view of Giza and Cairo from the grounds of the pyramid. Our tour bus is one of those to the right in the parking lot.
13 A view of our hotel from the parking lot of the pyramids.
14 Another view of the stones piled up to form the pyramids.
15 In the center are Betty, Laurie, and Jim.
16 Finally: an explanation of how the Great Pyramids were built.
