The website of the widely read National Geographic Traveller magazine published a report highlighting 7 of the most prominent archaeological sites around the world that must be visited, given their unique human, historical and archaeological value. The Giza Pyramids area topped the list, and the report also recommended visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The report explained that the archaeological sites of ancient civilizations are among the most inspiring tourist destinations, not only because of the temples, tombs, cities and fortresses they contain that bear witness to the genius of ancient humans, but because they embody aspects of humanity that remain close to the present, offering visitors an exceptional cultural and spiritual experience.
The report noted that the Giza Pyramids area embodies this unique balance between past and present, as the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, has stood tall in a golden desert since the 26th century BC, next to it the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure and the legendary Sphinx, while on the other side stretches the modern urban mass of the city of Giza, in a scene that blends the heritage of the past with the modernity of the present.
It pointed out that visiting the Giza Pyramids area with a tour guide takes on a richer character, as the experience provides an enjoyable narration of the history of Egypt's ruling dynasties, spanning more than 4,000 years, in a dramatic and engaging form.
The report also advised visitors to make sure their ticket includes entry inside the Great Pyramid, and then to continue the tour by visiting the neighboring Grand Egyptian Museum, one of Egypt's most prominent modern cultural landmarks.
This ranking comes as part of new global praise for the unique archaeological and tourism assets Egypt enjoys, and reflects the distinguished position its heritage sites hold on the international cultural tourism map.
