October 16th 2024.
As the paraglider soared over the breathtaking pyramids of Egypt, he stumbled upon an incredible discovery at the top. And before you start thinking it's some kind of extraterrestrial communication device, let me assure you, it's not. Alex Lang, the adventurous paraglider, treated his followers on Instagram to some truly jaw-dropping views of the Great Pyramid of Giza from his powered paraglider. But little did he know, he would stumble upon something quite unusual during his flight - a small dog perched at the very top of the ancient monument.
According to Alex, the pale-colored dog seemed to be barking at birds from its new vantage point, clearly enjoying the stunning views just like any other tourist. The video of this surprising encounter has already received over 600,000 likes since he posted it on Monday. Some of his followers even speculated that the dog might actually be the ancient Egyptian god Anubis in disguise.
But let's not get carried away with the doggy deity theories just yet. The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the largest of all the pyramids in Egypt. Located in Memphis and its Necropolis, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is thought to be around 4,600 years old and stands at an impressive height of nearly 139 meters. Its base measures 230 meters squared and it took approximately 26 years to build.
Made of limestone, mortar, and granite, the pyramid was built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom from 2613 to 2494 BC. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and is the only one that remains largely intact to this day. However, it was originally taller, standing at around 147 meters. Over time, the smooth, white limestone casing was removed, reducing its height to what we see today.
But despite the loss of some of its original features, the Great Pyramid of Giza still holds the granite sarcophagus of pharaoh Khufu. It has been looted several times throughout history, with modern-day visitors entering through what is known as the Robbers' Tunnel. So next time you visit this magnificent wonder, keep an eye out for any curious dogs climbing to the top - you never know what surprises await you.
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