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What kinds of things were placed in the pyramids?

What kinds of things were placed in the pyramids?

The liver, intestines, lungs and stomach were placed inside special containers, called canopic jars. Each jar had the head of a god to protect what was inside. The heart was left inside the body, because Egyptians believed it would be weighed in the afterlife to see if you had led a good life.

What happens if you find treasure in Egypt?

A religious leader in Egypt has issued a ruling on Islamic law, a fatwa, saying that any person who finds gold or treasure on his land has the right to keep it, so long he gives a tithe of the value to charity.

What’s the best way to see the Pyramids of Giza?

If you want to do on a day trip, then I recommend this Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private Tour or this Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara & Memphis: Private Tour with Lunch tour Giza Pyramid Complex is only about 18 kilometre from Downtown Cairo however, Cairo is a heavily trafficked city.

Is it good to see the pyramids at night?

Although it might be neat to see the pyramids at night, it makes sense to close down the site at certain times of the day. Of course, there are also other times when the pyramids may be closed.

What to do in Cairo after seeing the pyramids?

This gives you enough time to go inside one of the pyramids, visit Panoramic Point, go on a short camel ride, visit the Solar Boat Museum, and snap a photo with the Sphinx. A great way to spend one day in Cairo is to visit both the Giza pyramid complex and the Egyptian Museum.

Are there any modern wonders like the pyramids?

Nowadays, many people like to make lists of modern world wonders, and 7 is often the number they choose. One of the sights that lands on both modern and ancient lists are the Great Pyramids of Egypt. While many ancient peoples built pyramids, the ancient Egyptians built some of the most prolific.