Ive sadly just learned that the pyramids cover the same distance from the city as i do to my nearest grocery store (sadly as in i should have known by now).
Recently I discovered that Im not the only one that didn’t know this, and i think it’s fascinating that all kinds of media and camera angles can change ones perspective.
What annoys me the most is that i cant figure out why people (me) would love and think that the pyramids would be in the middle of nowhere rather than a part of a big city. Nostalgia? If so where does this come from?
Would think its a great place to settle considering the river, but cant find any sources on how close civilization have been to the pyramids throughout times.
Can someone explain to an idiot why i didnt know you could walk 400 meters from pizza hut to Giza rather than riding a camel for 3 days?
Edit:
Was a bit unclear with my question. Why is media giving us this false idea of the pyramids, is there anything historical to it? Was there once bigger distance from civilization and the pyramids?
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