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Saturday Self-Challenge : "History"

Témoin d'une civilisation prestigieuse, la Grande Pyramide de Khéops fait partie des Sept Merveilles du Monde. Le monument a été construit vers l'an 2560 av. J.C. pour le Pharaon de la IVe dynastie, pour servir de tombe à sa mort.
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Witness to a prestigious civilization, the Great Pyramid of Cheops is part of the Seven Wonders of the World. The monument was built around the year 2560 BC. for the Pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, to serve as a tomb at his death.
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24 comments

Wierd Folkersma said:

For sure a lot of history in the pyramids, reamins of a great culture.
7 years ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image historique !
7 years ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

This surely is a place steeped in history!
7 years ago

Pat Del replied to Gudrun:

The people of Ancient Egypt believed that death on Earth was the start of a journey to the next world. The embalmed body of the King was entombed underneath or within the pyramid to protect it and allow his transformation and ascension to the afterlife.
7 years ago

Jan said:

A lot of history there Patrick and what a beautiful hazy image
7 years ago

Pat Del replied to Jan:

It was misty because of the heat !
7 years ago

Marie-claire Gallet said:

Could be Agatha Crhistie contemplating the pyramids !!!!!!
7 years ago

Pat Del said:

True, Marie-Claire !
7 years ago ( translate )

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿ said:

Elle est bien faite cette photo !
Bon week end, Patrick.
7 years ago ( translate )

Pat Del replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿:

Merci pour ton appréciation, Christiane.
7 years ago ( translate )

Rymie Jolie said:

Très belle photo!
7 years ago

Pat Del said:

I appreciate your comment, Karen !
7 years ago ( translate )

Diederik Santema said:

It must be a massive building and sight.
And from Asterix: "du haut de ces pyramides, vingt siècles vous contemplent!" ;-)
7 years ago ( translate )

Pat Del replied to Diederik Santema:

Bonne citation, mon Ami !
Astérix a été inspiré par Napoléon Bonaparte après la 'Bataille des Pyramides" ...
7 years ago ( translate )

Malik Raoulda said:

Admirable et superbement rendue +++++
Bon Dimanche.
7 years ago ( translate )