The mastabas, an early form of burial that was usually a squarish, mud-brick structure over a subterranean burial chamber, are ruinous. They look like nothing more than piles of rock and sand.
The fayoum is the largest oasis in Egypt, and is a popular spot for Egyptians hoping to escape the crowded city. Most of the activity is centered on Lake Qarun, a surprisingly huge lake for a desert oasis.
The Pyramid of Maidum is interesting because of the unique role it plays in the history of pyramid building — it marks the intermediary step between the Step Pyramid of Djoser and the true pyramids
Cairo is…amazing, enormous, bustling, beautiful. Cairo is an enormous city, housing some 17 million people. Historic and vibrant, it’s a fascinating city to visit.
A fascinating, overwhelming, incredible place — don’t expect sparse, carefully labeled and curated collections. It’s huge, dusty, disorganized, and full of treasures.
