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    Camel at the Giza Pyramids, Egypt - World Heritage Site The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt, and is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is believed the... more

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  • Reviewed by akaulins on Oct 25, 8:11am

    This is a fantastic photography site by Martin Gray. Highly recommended. The website descirption is: "Sacred sites are the most loved and visited places on planet earth. Since prehistoric times they have exerted a mysterious attraction on billions of pilgrims from every region and religion. These holy places have the power to heal the body, enlighten the mind, and awaken the soul. Anthropologist and National Geographic photographer Martin Gray spent 25 years as a wandering pilgrim to study and artistically photograph nearly 1000 sacred sites in 80 countries. This web site features Martinâ€s sacred art photographs and shows the location of sacred places and pilgrimage shrines around the world. "

  • Rated by mereluf56 on Sep 02, 8:37pm

    Lugares voltados à introspecção,ao reconhecimento espiritual do ser humano,a busca da paz. Um sonho que realizo através deste site.Maravilhoso !

  • Rated by Gurushabad on Jul 03, 12:45am

    I wish to visit all the sacred sites!!!!!

  • Rated by knowth on May 01 2009, 5:05am

    Camel at the Giza Pyramids, Egypt - World Heritage Site The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt, and is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is believed the pyramid was built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian King Khufu (Cheops in Greek) and constructed over a 20 year period concluding around 2560 BC. More... Giza Pyramids after sunset, Egypt - World Heritage Site The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Originally the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface, and what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Some of the casing stones that once covered the structure can still be seen around the base. There have been varying scientific and alternative theories regarding the Great Pyramid's construction techniques. Most accepted construction theories are based on the idea that it was built by moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging and lifting them into place. More... The building blocks of the Great Pyramid, Giza - World Heritage Site There are three known chambers inside the Great Pyramid. The lowest chamber is cut into the bedrock upon which the pyramid was built and was unfinished. The Queen's Chamber and King's Chamber are higher up within the pyramid structure. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the main part of a complex setting of buildings that included two mortuary temples in honor of Khufu (one close to the pyramid and one near the Nile), three smaller pyramids for Khufu's wives, an even smaller satellite pyramid, a raised causeway connecting the two temples, and small mastaba tombs surrounding the pyramid for nobles. More...

  • Reviewed by Sasuke220 on Apr 11 2009, 3:16pm

    Croagh Patrick is also great to go hike on pilgrimage.

  • Rated by duskwynd on Apr 11 2009, 11:55am

    I so want to go to all of these :)

  • Rated by Dosimal on Apr 10 2009, 11:08am

    Fantastic

  • Rated by phabius on Apr 04 2009, 7:40pm

    breath-taking, heartwarming views!

  • Rated by workupafuss on Mar 31 2009, 6:38pm

    Approach and pause there is a feeling here That stifles words and half provokes a tear ; That comes abroad with wonder overcast, And coldly points to a mysterious past ; Like to some jewels rare whose radiant trace Loud mocks the poor dead fingers they encase, Or dungeon's gloom that here and there hath won A stream of light from some far-distant sun So these strewn fragments pour their pregnant rays, And speak of distant worlds and mightier days, Of vast conditions with their human seas, Of golden cities and voluptuous ease, When was the pile that now such sadness wings, The awe of peoples and the pride of kings. And such the fall that even nations know, The gilt of thrones at best a fleeting show ; Thus Life and Death by Time are borne along, Reactions each of Virtue and of Wrong ; Pause then apace the place is all a grave ; The sepulchre of sovereign and of slave ; Here pride and state resolve to humble dust The toys and tools of luxury and lust, And power that could dazzle and dethrone Resigns its sceptre to a crumbling stone ! Anonymous

  • Rated by Sydney4045 on Jan 13 2009, 9:49am

    Incredible, awe-inspiring sights. Wish I could see them all ... sigh.