Tourists near the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid in Giza

In previous photos, I mentioned about the close distance between the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramids, and in this photo, you can see tourists at a location close between these 2 ancient monuments. To the left is the Great Sphinx (not seen), and straight ahead is a side of the Great Pyramid.

A bus parked at the parking area for tourist buses near the Great Pyramid in Giza

A photo of the slightly beaten down section of the parking lot near the Great Pyramids. In contrast to the broken brick section, here is a modern bus.

Tele communications equipment near the Great Pyramid in Giza

I was roaming near the ancient structures of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, when I came across this mobile tower, very close to these historic structures. Unfortunately, I was not able to capture a photo that showed the tower along with these structures.

A view of the Great Pyramid along with tourists at the base of the Pyramid

This is a photo that seems like a much older photo, since you see a faded view of the Great Pyramid, along with tourists at the base; something that seems like a photo from the 1920's or 30's. In fact, this is a photo that is only a few months old, the camera seemed to be confused about the lighting conditions.

People walking on the path that leads from the Great Pyramid to the Great Sphinx

The Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx are very close to each other in Giza, such that people normally can make the crossing from one to the other through a path. In this photo, you can see lots of tourists walking on this path.

Chairs arranged in rows for the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids in Giza

There is a sound and light show that is held in the evening right next to the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, with the show incorporating these majestic monuments. This is a photo of the chairs for the show, arranged at the location.

Scaffolding at the base of The Great Sphinx, for support and for renovation

Ancient monuments need renovation and support from time to time. This is a photo of scaffolding at the base of The Great Sphinx in Giza, meant while some support work and maintenance is happening.

A lady soaking the sun inside the Club Mahindra Resort at Corbett National Park

This is a photo taken in winter, and shows a lady relaxing in a chair, soaking in the sun, inside the Club Mahindra resort, just outside Corbett National Park.

A comparison of the size of the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid in Giza

The Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid are 2 wonderful structures, in Giza in Egypt. The Great Pyramid is an incredibly large structure, and the Great Sphinx is one of the most mysterious structure in the world, and here you get an idea of the size difference.

Top view of the walls next to the Great Sphinx, and a view of the Great Pyramid

The walls in the foregound are the top of the walls of the Great Sphinx in Giza, but in the background, you can see the full size of the Great Pyramid. It looks like a great structure.

View of tourists just outside the Great Sphinx in Giza

These are a large number of tourists, outside the walls that surround the compound that hosts the Great Sphinx in Giza. There seems to a large area that is still under excavation, as you can see marked off areas.

View of the Great Pyramid, with a small section of The Great Sphinx being visible

This is a view of the magnificent structure, known as The Great Pyramid. The photo is just taken from in front of the Great Sphinx, and you can see a side of the structure. On the other side, you can see a small part of the wall that forms part of the compound of the Great Sphinx.

A closer view of the face of the Great Sphinx, including the broken nose

The Great Sphinx remains as a mystery, including details about why it was made, who is the face modeled on, why was the nose broken and when, and so on. This is a close up of the face that shows the broken nose.

The Sphinx and the Great Pyramid in one photo, without a sense of scale

Photos can give you a very unrealistic portrayal of things, such as this photo that shows the Great Sphinx and the Great Pyramid in the same photo. However, there a huge difference in scale, with the Pyramid being much much larger than the Sphinx, something which is not apparent in this photo.

One of the Great Pyramids, as seen from the barrier around the Great Sphinx

Around The Great Sphinx in Giza, there is a whole set of protection, with a high wall and the entry through a grilled set of doors; this photo shows the Great Pyramid as visible through this grill.

View of the structure surrounding The Sphix, which barricades it from tourists

The Sphinx is such an incredible structure, full of mystery and an invaluable monument. In order to protect the structure from the large number of tourists flocking the place, there is a barrier all around the structure, and you can only view The Sphinx from a distance.

The interlocking structure at the temple right next to the Sphinx in Giza

A photo of the interlocking structure used for the construction of the temple walls by the ancient Egyptians. The structure and the joints show that the blocks of alternate layers were joined at different points, thus giving more strength to the structure.

Photo of the head of The Sphinx at Giza, with the broken off nose

A photo of the head of the Sphinx, one of the most famous characters of the ancient world. There is a lot of mystery about The Sphix, why it was made, when the nose was broken, and even when the Sphinx was actually made.

Tourists at a temple right next to The Great Sphinx, in Giza in Egypt

A photo of tourists at a temple right next to the Great Sphinx in Giza. This is a structure that has been standing for many millenia, and it is fascinating that the structure remains in place for so long without any problems.

The support walls of a temple right next to The Great Sphinx in Giza

A photo of the support structure for a temple right next to the Great Sphinx in Giza. It is pretty incredible to see such structures still standing after 45 centuries.

The interlocking between the stones of a small temple near The Sphinx

The construction of the ancient times of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid were superb indeed. Without mortar, they built great structures; this joint is a good example of their abilities. Here, they use interlocking of stones at different points to have a sound and robust structure.

The equipment located around the Pyramids and the Sphinx, that is used for the Sound and Light show

There is a pretty good Sound and Light show that happens in the evenings, that seek to dramatize the grandeur of The Sphinx and the Pyramids, and in the voice of Omar Sharif. The equipment at the bottom of the photo plays a big role in that.

Depictions of the magic lamp of Alladin at the Panorma Point in Giza

The story of Alladin and his magic lamp is one of the most famous stories of all time, and here is an attempt to sell stuff based on the story. These are copies of the lamp, sold at the Panorama Point in Giza, near the Great Pyramids.

Vases made from albaster for sale at the Panorama Point in Giza

Albaster is a material used by Egyptians for a lot of stuff such as vases, and the like. In this photo, you can see vases for sale, made from albaster, at the Panorama Point in Giza.

Heads and figurines of many pharaohs for sale at the Panorama Point near Giza

At the Panorama Point in Giza (near the Great Pyramids), there are a number of vendors selling curios and other such items that tourists love to buy. Tourists know of the pharaohs, and it is pretty good business to sell these figurines of the pharaohs.

A tablet depicting some of the ancient Gods of Egypt, being very famous symbols

The Gods of the ancient Egypt are very famous, and very attractive in terms of forming curios. They are there on papyrus paintings, on the walls of the Egyptian temples, and so on. These are curious made on stone, sold near the Panorama Point in Giza.

Hukkah being sold at the Panorama Point near the Great Pyramids in Egypt

One of the symbols that depict the culture of Egypt in the outside world is the concept of the Hukkah, used for drawing smoke (using tobacco and other intoxicants, including some milder intoxicating drugs); this is a Hukkah being sold at the Panorama Point in Giza, near the Great Pyramids.

The wall around the compound of the Great Sphinx, right next to the Great Pyramid

The Great Sphinx in Giza, right next to the Great Pyramid, is very old, with some speculation that it is even older than the Great Pyramid. There is no clarity about why it was built, after whom it was modeled, and so on. In this photo, you can just see the tip of the Great Sphinx above the wall, and just above that, the top of the Great Pyramid.

View of the full face of the Sphinx, with the structure of the Great Pyramid in the background

The face of The Great Sphinx in Giza, being the largest monolith statue in the world. There is not enough clarity as to why the Sphinx was built, for whom, and such questions resulted in the Sphinx being seen as a riddle which may probably never be solved. It is supposed to be as ancient as the Pyramids.

Tourists walking at the edge of the Sphinx in Giza in Egypt

The Sphinx is a very population tourist destination in Egypt, a symbol for which there is no 100% confidence as to why it was build. In this photo, you can see tourists walking at the edge of the Sphinx (since you cannot enter the complex of the Sphinx anymore).

View of The Sphinx, with the base of the Great Pyramid in the background

This is a photo of the head of the Great Sphinx, one of the ancient wonders of the world. In this photo, you can see part of the Great Pyramid in the background, but it is so big that you cannot see the whole structure in the background.

The Sphinx with the Great Pyramid in the background, they are very close to each other

The Sphinx and the Great Pyramid are located very close to each other, and in this photo, you can almost see them as touching each other. The size difference between the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid is very huge, with the Great Pyramid towering over the Sphinx.

A police vehicle in front of The Sphinx and the Great Pyarmid in Giza

This is another sign of how important tourism is to Egypt. If you look at the background, where you can see some very important symbols of Egyptian tourism, you can see a large number of tourists, as well as a police vehicle to ensure the safety of the tourists and Egypt's tourism industry.

Great Pyarmid - People buying curios very close to the Great Pyramid in Giza

Right next to the Great Pyramid in Giza, there are these shops selling curios (with the most famous being busts of the Pharaoh, the Sacred Beetles, depictions of the ancient Gods, and small depictions of the Obelisk).

Images of pharaohs and the obelisk on sale at the Panorama Point in Giza

There are many vendors who sell symbols and other curios at the Panorama Point in Giza. One of the most famous items that can be sold as curios are images of the pharaohs (especially those of Cleopatra) as well as images of the Obelisk.