The Pyramids of Giza

Written by Steven N. Ng


The most famous Egyptian pyramids to be built arerepparttar Great Pyramids of Giza, located inrepparttar 135417 outskirts of present-day Cairo. There are over 100 Egyptian pyramids of various sizes, and over 50 more in neighboring Sudan. However,repparttar 135418 three Great Pyramids of Giza earn their fame by beingrepparttar 135419 largest of these.

Inrepparttar 135420 most popular pictures ofrepparttar 135421 Pyramids of Giza, likerepparttar 135422 one shown below,repparttar 135423 middle pyramid, that of Khafre (Chephren), appears larger due torepparttar 135424 angle and because it was built on higher ground. The largest pyramid is actuallyrepparttar 135425 Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops),repparttar 135426 one onrepparttar 135427 left.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

Contrary to popular belief, not allrepparttar 135428 Great Pyramids of Giza are considered part ofrepparttar 135429 Seven Wonders ofrepparttar 135430 World. Onlyrepparttar 135431 largest,repparttar 135432 Great Pyramid of Khufu, is a member, and isrepparttar 135433 only one ofrepparttar 135434 Seven Wonders that still stands. Egypt was also home to another ofrepparttar 135435 Seven Wonders ofrepparttar 135436 World,repparttar 135437 Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was destroyed long ago.

The Pyramid of Khufu has a height of 145 m (475 ft) and a base area of 52,400 sqm (562,500 sqft). That area is large enough to fit over 20 Olympic-size swimming pools! And for thousands of years, untilrepparttar 135438 rise of modern-day skyscrapers,repparttar 135439 pyramid wasrepparttar 135440 tallest building inrepparttar 135441 world.

What makesrepparttar 135442 pyramid an architectural triumph and one ofrepparttar 135443 Seven Wonders ofrepparttar 135444 World isrepparttar 135445 fact thatrepparttar 135446 rocks used in its construction each way more than 2 tons. And there are more than 2 million of those rocks.

Greek travelers to ancient Giza wrote that it took a hundred thousand slaves 20 years to constructrepparttar 135447 pyramid. However, since they visited Egypt more than 2 thousand years afterrepparttar 135448 Egyptian pyramids were built,repparttar 135449 truth of their accounts are suspect. Modern engineers estimate that it would likely take less people and less time to buildrepparttar 135450 pyramid using technology that was available at that time.

Inns and Bed and Breakfasts – Are They For Everybody?

Written by Cliff Calderwood


Inns are a delightful alternative to hotels and resorts. They can be justrepparttar right ticket for your vacation, providing you understand how they work and function.

Are they for everybody?

No, they're not. But here’srepparttar 135395 answers to some basic questions to determine if it’srepparttar 135396 type of accommodation that’ll work for you…

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INNS AND BED AND BREAKFASTS?

Let's start by clearing up any confusion onrepparttar 135397 differences between inns and bed and breakfasts. And it's not so much inrepparttar 135398 name as how they advertise themselves.

Firstly, there's no difference in accommodation. The charm of a bed and breakfast can be every bit as good asrepparttar 135399 personality of an inn. The difference isrepparttar 135400 prepared meals. A bed and breakfast is just that… expect a bed and a breakfast, but you're on your own for dinner. But at inns, they're set-up to provide dinner as well, although it's usually an option, and not included inrepparttar 135401 quoted price. The listing will be very clear if dinner is offered. But assume its just bed and breakfast if nothing is mentioned.

In many areas ofrepparttar 135402 world inns and bed and breakfasts are also called guesthouses.

ARE THEY RIGHT FOR MY KIDS?

When an inn says kids are welcome, then you'd better believe they really mean they're kid friendly. Now there's nothing wrong with that (I have three myself), but don't expect too much piece and quiet and solitude.

You'll find a number of listings that put age restriction on children. For example they'll say something like: 12 or older, or above 6-years old. They're not being mean. It's just these places are also catering to a single or couple looking for a chance to unwind and free of noise and high activity. If you've got high-action kids then bed and breakfasts may not be ideal for your family.

WHAT SERVICE CAN I EXPECT?

Staying in inns is very different than staying at a hotel. You shouldn't expect a country inn to be like a Sheraton, with hordes of staff at your beck and call, and soundproof walls. Also, having a party and playing loud music after 11:00pm won't win you any brownie points with your host orrepparttar 135403 other guests.

Remember...repparttar 135404 innkeeper or host is there to provide you, and other guests, with a unique experience in unique surroundings, but to do that they'll need your understanding.

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