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Español I was reading the news online today and came across a really interesting article on BBC. It was about new pyramids, tombs, and settlements that have been found in Egypt over the last year. I got so excited to hear this! I mean, even after living here for a few years, and recognizing that with all the discoveries already made, there are probably countless discoveries yet to be made, I was still so excited to hear about this!
Saqqara Pyramid Complex
Apparently, a team of archaeologists in Alabama have been using infrared satellite images of Egypt analyzed at a NASA-sponsored lab. What’s really cool is that even though these satellites orbit more than 700 km above the Earth, they’re really really accurate, and can recognize small objects, even as small as about 1 meter wide!
There have also been some trial excavations to prove that these images were accurate and they are! While none of these monuments or tombs may reach the size or grandeur of the Giza Pyramids, it’s still very exciting to think that there are thousands of tombs yet to be unearthed! I mean, though about it. We all know that the ancient Egyptians were prolific builders, but to have it be 2011 and still be discovering thousands, literally, of new sites is absolutely mind blowing!
What do you think? Is it surprising that we’re still discovering new tombs? Or was it pretty obvious that there was still a lot left to be unearthed? We’d love to hear your opinions!
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Egypt is like no other place i’ve travel to. I do hope that its true about the new discovery made. This is would be fantastic like starting from the begining again and speculating about what could be in the tomb. or whos tomb is it..
Hi Jackie! I’m glad you enjoyed Egypt so much! When were you last here and where did you visit? It really is so interesting to feel like things are starting all over again during our lifetime! Hopefully you can come visit again when the pyramids are open to the public!
Egypt is safe, even safer than American big cities. You can walk down a main steert in the middle of the night and not worry for your safety, unlike in big cities here in the States.I went to Egypt alone, not with a group. I felt very safe, and experienced kindness and warmth from mostly everyone I met. Of course there are those merchants who will sweet talk you just to get a sale, but you can smell that coming, and that’s everywhere, not just in Egypt. Most of the people there were sincere in their kindness, and they were sooo polite!The crime rate there is very low, far lower than in the States. If you’re going in a group, good. If you’re alone, good. I’m a woman and went alone, and was fine. Egyptians were even watching out for my safety!As for how Egyptians treat each other vs. how they treat tourists, it’s 100% true that they treat others much better than how they treat each other. And yes, this is very true for Americans there.
Hi Willow!
So glad to hear that you had a great solo trip in Egypt. Egyptians really are sincere and genuinely interested in tourists! Your point about safety in Egypt vs. the US is so true as well.
Thanks for your comment!
As American living here 11 years It’s much safer than the seatts. They treat Americans better than they treat their own citizens and ppl all over are ready to help you out in a heart beat.There are things I love about Egypt and things I hate but I think it’s just homesickness, its not Egypt but just the fond outdoor recreational memories I have had growing up in the Rocky Mountains.Come and have a great time and don’t worry about Egyptians they are very friendly, but be sure to ask about prices for taxis from ppl in the street first before hailing one down and ask around for a good price, if you don’t want to be overly stiffed on prices. Just have fun and relax its all in good nature.
great post, thanks for taking the time to write it