INTRODUCTION TO PYRAMIDS

Kings of the Dead | Tombs Fit for Kings | Who Built the Pyramids?

During Egypt's Old Kingdom (time line), the pharaohs established a stable central government in the fertile Nile Valley. Perhaps the greatest testaments to their power were the pyramids and other tombs built to shelter them in the afterlife.

Kings of the Dead

Ancient Egyptians believed that when the pharaoh died, he became Osiris, king of the dead. The new pharaoh became Horus, god of the heavens and protector of the sun god. This cycle was symbolized by the rising and setting of the sun.

Some part of a dead pharaoh's spirit, called his ka, was believed to remain with his body. And it was thought that if the corpse did not have proper care, the former pharaoh would not be able to carry out his new duties as king of the dead. If this happened, the cycle would be broken and disaster would befall Egypt.

To prevent such a catastrophe, each dead pharaoh was mummified, which preserved his body. Everything the king would need in his afterlife was provided in his grave—vessels made of clay, stone, and gold, furniture, food, even doll-like representations of servants, known as ushabti. His body would continue to receive food offerings long after his death.

Weather now at Giza 18 °C

Great Wall -12 °C

And you can rent Arabic horses for a whole day for a few dollars... food's really crap though!

And then my friend I will give you a special discount for riding so many times, then we can have tea and sheesha at my brother's leather shop.

Yeah, Egypt is amazing. You really should visit if you get the chance Fengdu