Pyramids of Egypt
page 2
My animated
picture illustrates
"then and now"
You can see the marked difference in appearance between the way the Pyramids of Egypt looked originally and look today.
Smooth facade
When built, they were covered with a smooth limestone surfacing that gave them a sleek finished look.
Stripped facade
Today they have a rugged exterior because subsequent ancient rulers filched the surface stones from the monuments for use on their own buildings.
Bigger than it seems
Khufu's edifice is the farthest of the three great Pyramids of Egypt in the animated picture. It seems shorter than the middle pyramid (Chephren's) for two reasons.
Elevation
The middle pyramid sits higher on the plateau than Khufu's.
Vantage point
I shot the photo at a spot that is popular with professional photographers. It's ideal for capturing all three pyramids. But that location makes Khufu's structure appear smaller relative to the others because it is the farthest from the camera lens.
Learn More
for Pyramids of Egypt - Page 3
Read about each of Egypt's top 7
Pyramids of Egypt at Giza
Karnak Temple
Nile River Cruise
Egyptian Museum
Valley of the Kings
Abu Simbel
Luxor Temple
World's Top 100 Wonders
World's Top 1000 Wonders
Site map
My credentials
About my website and criteria
Reader testimonials
