An illusion created by photography
Many people imagine the pyramids of Egypt as located in the heart of an endless desert, surrounded only by sand and the silence of the ages. But in reality, the Giza complex is located very close to the modern city of Cairo – just 13 kilometers from the center. A small turn of the camera is enough to switch from urban panorama to mythical view of antiquity.
Why do they look so isolated in the photos?
Most of the photos we see are taken from the “ideal” angle, which hides the urban backdrop to preserve the mystery of the pyramids. Photographers point the camera to the west, where only endless sand stretches, creating the impression of a world forgotten by time. In reality, behind those magnificent views lie streets, hotels, restaurants, and even a Starbucks.
Past and present on the same horizon
This contrast between antiquity and modernity is one of the wonders of contemporary Egypt. A trip to Giza is a rare experience where you can see a taxi pass by a 4,500-year-old pyramid – a reminder that history and the present can coexist in the same landscape.
The pyramids of Egypt are not isolated from the world; they stand at the delicate boundary between times – where the mystery of antiquity meets the noise of the modern city. And perhaps that is what makes Giza most magical: for there, the past still breathes alongside the present. ?
Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/great-sphinx-of-giza-under-blue-starry-sky-262780/
