Egypt Guide
The Pyramids
For millions of people the Pyramids epitomize Ancient Egypt: no other monument is so instantly recognized the world over. Yet comparatively few realize that at least 97 pyramids are spread across 70km of desert, from the outskirts of Cairo to the edge of the Fayoum. Most visitors, however, are content to see the great Pyramids of Giza and part of the sprawling necropolis of Saqqara, both easily accessible from Cairo. Only a minority make the effort to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Memphis or the exceptionally rewarding Dahshur pyramid field.