Egyptian Pyramids Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. Their massive scale reflects the unique role that the pharaoh, or king, played in ancient Egyptian society. Though pyramids...Read More
Cairo Overview The city of Cairo, in Arabic Al-Qahirah (The Strong or The Conqueror), is located in northern Egypt, 120 km west of the Gulf of Suez and the Suez Canal, 165 km south of the Mediterranean. It lies on both banks of the Nile near the Nile Delta and has an area of approximately 528 square kilometers. Throughout...Read More
