Photo showing person on top of a ladder, right next to a pillar, inside the Hatshepsut mortuary temple

There is always a lot of restoration work happening at ancient sites, such as inside the Hatshepsut mortuary temple at Deir el Bahari, near Luxor. In this photo, you can see a worker perched on the top of a step ladder, right next to a pillar, apparently doing some restoration work on either the upper portion of the wall, or on the ceiling.
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Cairo Pyramid - Close up of people climbing out of the burial chamber of the structure next to the Great Pyramid of Cheops

A close up of people climbing the steep ladder leading out of the burial chamber of the small structure right next to the Great Pyramid. The path is steep, but there is a wooden scaffolding to ensure a better grip.

Cairo Pyramids - tourists negotiating their way through the steep ladder when there is a rush

When the way is narrow, and when there is a crowd, then things can get tough, as you can see in this photo where there are people climbing up and climbing down at the same time. You can only do this if people are slim.

Cairo Pyramids - View of the steep ladder leading down into the burial chamber of the structure next to the Great Pyramid

This is a view of the hole in the earth that leads to the burial chamber underground (with a wooden ladder providing a steep path underground). However, there are a number of people who explore this structure, since the structure is free (as opposed to the burial chamber in the Great Pyramid which costs $10 to enter).

Cairo Pyramids - Tourist climbing out of the burial chamber of the structure next to the Great Pyramid of Cheops

Next to the Great Pyramid of Cheops at Giza, there are these much smaller structures that have burial chambers meant for relatives of the Pharaoh; much easier to climb into and get out of these. In this photo, you can see a female tourist climbing out of the steep ladder leading into one of these.

Cairo Pyramids - The steep steps leading up from the burial chamber in the structure next to the Great Pyramid

In this photo, you can see the steep steps that are leading to the burial chamber (or rather the steps leading away from the burial chamber). These are not easy to climb, and ensure that any trip to the burial chamber involves some effort.

Cairo Pyramids - Tourist preparing to climb down the ladder leading to the burial chamber, in the structure next to the Great Pyramid

In this photo, you can see a tourist starting to climb down to the burial chamber (this is a small burial tomb of a relative of the pharaoh, right next to the Great Pyramid). The steps are steep, and there is really not too much space available.

Cairo Pyramids - Tourist climbing out of the burial chamber of a small structure next to the Great Pyramid

In this photo, you can see tourists climbing out of the burial chamber in a small tomb, next to the Grand Pyramid. The path out of the burial chamber is claustrophobic and can be bad for somebody who is uncomfortable with such small spaces.

Cairo Pyramids - Some of the steeper steps inside the Burial Chamber of the Great Pyramid

The burial chambers in the area of the Great Pyramids (and in other places) were not really meant for people to visit later. The steps inside were steep, and it was only later that there was effort put in to make it friendly to tourists.