Where Woud Anyone Want to Go In North Africa? The Pyramids of Giza

Considered to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Pyramids of Giza are located in the suburbs of Cairo. Built as tombs for Pharaohs, there are three major pyramids along with the Great Sphinx. Throughout Egypt there are more than 90 pyramids, but those at Giza are the most famous.

The Great Pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khufu. The largest and oldest of the great pyramids, it stands 481 feet tall and was the world's largest man-made building for over 3,000 years. The 2nd largest pyramid was for Pharaoh Khufu's son, Pharaoh Khafre. Since it was built on a higher part of the plateau, this pyramid at first glance almost appears to be larger than Khufu's pyramid, but falls 35 feet short. The last of the great pyramids is the Pyramid of Menkaure, Pharaoh Khufu's grandson.

As I was researching about the Pyramids, I came across  a website advertising for a Sound and Light Spectacular Show.  Every night of the week, they have a show that will tell the story of the history of the pyramids. Generally, each night has 3 scheduled shows in various combinations of 9 languages (one per show). I thought that was quite interesting. So when you are looking to go visit the Great Pyramids, keep that in mind!

I mentioned in my first post, this is more than just the amazing places of North Africa. The people of Egypt need the Truth. Having just under 84 million people, they are a country steeped in Islam. Please pray for more laborers to go, and encouragement and strength for those who are laboring there now.