Geographic Sites
citation for background image: https://www.livescience.com/22621-pyramids-giza-sphinx.html
View from the Giza Plateau of the Queens' Pyramids in order from left to right - Pyramid of Menkaure, Khafre, and Khufu.
citation for background image: https://www.livescience.com/22621-pyramids-giza-sphinx.html
View from the Giza Plateau of the Queens' Pyramids in order from left to right - Pyramid of Menkaure, Khafre, and Khufu.
intro: In terms of geography, some significant areas include Saqqara, Abydos, Naqada, and Hierakonpolis. These places will be discussed further in different contexts later, but this section will begin to introduce these sites for further reading later.
Upper Egypt is in the geographic south and Lower Egypt is in the geographic north, which reflect the flow of the Nile River.
This archaeological research project is ongoing and includes artifacts from fieldwork they have done. The website is extremely informative and include images from their excavations and collections. Follow them on Instagram @digabydos to stay updated!
Did you know you could visit the pyramids of Giza today?
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, these pyramids have lasted through today, and if you were interested in visiting, click the image to the left! This site provides basic travel information, including how to get to the pyramids and when the best time of year to visit is. The site also provides more history about each pyramid and thoroughly details what to expect, so feel free to explore! To the left is also a map, simplifying the massive site. You can also buy tickets on the website!