The main attraction of Egypt are,of course, the pyramids. All the year round millions of tourists come to this country to see these magnificent buildings with their own eyes. The largest pyramid of Giza is the pyramid of Pharaoh Cheops. In 160 meters from it there is a similar construction, occupying the second place in its dimensions - the pyramid of Khafre.
Presumably, the burial vault for the son of Cheops -Khafre, was built in 2600 - 2450 BC. The structure was named Urt-Khafra, which means "Honored Khafra". Despite the fact that the pyramid of Chephren is less than 8 meters, it seems more visually, because is located on a high hill. In addition, it was least affected by the destruction, compared with other pyramids.
The famous great Sphinx is anotherThe most unique sight, which is famous for Egypt. The Pyramid of Khafre and the statue of a lying lion with a human head are the classic symbols of this country. The Great Sphinx is built next to the pyramid. This majestic monument is carved from limestone rock. Unfortunately, time did not spare him - the front of the sculpture was cracked, and on the nasal and chin are significant spikes. But with its injuries, the statue "owes" not only the destructive power of time, but also the Muslim Arabs, who considered the Sphinx to be the personification of the evil spirit, and therefore tried to destroy it.
Ancient Egyptian chronicles say that notevery mortal could approach the place where Pharaoh rested, because the pyramid of Khafre was the personification of the "eternal horizon" for which Pharaoh left. The memory of the "who went beyond the horizon" was open to all those who wished to honor the funeral temple located near the pyramid - thus, ordinary mortals could not offend the greatness of the pharaoh.
Great attention was paid tothe immense wealth that filled the tombs of the tomb, because they were a serious temptation for many. The builders of the pyramid prepared in advance, near the entrance, a heavy lock stone, which closes from the inside. After the funeral ceremony, the supports supporting this stone from under it were knocked out, and the entrance, therefore, was blocked forever. The same stone builders also descended into the crypt - this huge castle blocked the entrance to the corridor. Neither people nor demons could penetrate such a tomb, therefore, Pharaoh could peacefully rest in his last haven.
Alas, all these measures were in vain - funerarythe relics of Egyptian rulers were plundered in ancient times. Our contemporaries, making a trip to Egypt, it remains only to contemplate the deserted halls and wander through the complex interlacing of the transitions located inside the pyramids.
