Dahshur Red Pyramid - The Real Pyramid Experience in Egypt
If you've been to the Giza and you were not that impressed, give pyramids a second chance:
go to Dahshur, south of Giza, and you'll find 3 more pyramids (actually 2 because one is kinda destroyed). The 2 main pyramids are the so-called Red Pyramid and the bent pyramid (because of its bent sides).
These pyramids are unique for a couple of very important reasons that will make the experience completely different:
- no tourists around (or maybe just a few - not like in Giza)
- the pyramids are not surrounded by buildings like in Giza, but are in the middle of nothing, so the atmosphere is so different!
- no vendors to hassle you
- entrance is way cheaper than in Giza, and entering the Red Pyramid is included (without crowd)
What are you waiting for? Go!
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Comments
Step Pyramid
I'd make a similar recommendation on visiting the Step Pyramid - much quieter than the Giza site - and the "pyramid" built before the Bent and Red Pyramids. It is on the way...
Thanks for the tip! We most
Thanks for the tip! We most likely will be going to Egypt early next year and will definitely keep this suggestion in mind.
Dahshur
One of te quieter pryamids for those who'd like to study pyramids in-depth.