Egypt, where the Cheops pyramid, one of the seven wonders of the world, is located, was visited by 14.9 million tourists last year.
According to the information compiled by AA reporters, the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mycerinus, which are the largest of approximately 160 pyramids in Egypt, were built as cemeteries for the kings who lived during the 4th Pharaonic Dynasty (3494 BC – 2613 BC). The pyramids, named after the kings of the period, are located in the city of Giza, southwest of the capital Cairo, as the tombs of the father, son and grandson, the largest being Keops (King Khufu), the middle pyramid Khafre (King Khafre) and the small pyramid Mikerinos (King Mnkaure).
Cheops, which retained the title of the tallest building in the world for approximately 4 thousand years until the Eiffel Tower was built, was 230 meters wide and 146.4 meters long, but it became shorter by approximately 10 meters due to erosion over time. Cheops is considered to be the largest and oldest of the pyramids in Egypt. Cheops, among the Seven Wonders of the World, is the only structure among these works that has survived to the present day.
A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE COUNTRY’S ECONOMY
Egypt, which was visited by 14.9 million tourists last year, earns most of its tourism revenues from tourists visiting the pyramids. The pyramids attract many tourists every year and make a significant contribution to the country’s economy. The area where the pyramids in the Giza Tomb City are located can be visited between 07.00 and 17.00. The Pyramid of Cheops is closed to visitors between 12.00-13.00. The ticket office at the entrance is open until 16:00. The cost of visiting the pyramids is 540 Egyptian Pounds per person. Those who have an international student card must pay 270 Egyptian Pounds. Also, if you want to visit the inside of the pyramids, the fee is 900 Egyptian Pounds for a full ticket and 450 Egyptian Pounds for a student ticket. Payments can only be made by bank card at the ticket office. Children under the age of 6 can benefit from the tour free of charge. The outside of the pyramids can be taken with a mobile phone, but photography is not allowed inside.
