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Dahshur

Cairo, Egypt
Ranked #1 of 124 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Roanoke Rapids, NC
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

After visiting Giza, it's a little hum drum, but still it's one of the oldest pryamids and shows how they developed structurally.

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Stockton, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

interesting, educational. nothing to dislike. great history

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Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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when i book nile cruise tour i got free tour to abu simbel temple

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Sao Paulo, SP
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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this pyramid is so great , it the best pyramid from inside , i was recommended by a friend of mine to go there and it was a great experience there , the entrance fees is so cheap from 6 to 7 bucks , which is much cheaper than Giza pyramids , highly recommended

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Uki, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

It includes the bent pyramid and others nearby. Its on a dry and dusty section of desert but very impressive to see and not to be missed if youre in the Cairo area. It is one of the least visited places with pyramids so you wont have crowds of people.

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

we were the only tourists there :) we have got the entire attractions to ourselves....

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Calgary
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Our great Guide Zach Azzam took us there..we had the best story teller, the first pyramids and the King with 3 pyramids and one Great Pharo.. Zach Azzam made the history lavish live , clear with three dimensional explanation.. It is 20 minutes drive southern Memphis and the tour is worth the Extra $$ paid.. Get into the red pyramid... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The great thing about these pyramids is that you will most likely have them to yourselves and the (very attentive) guards. Remember though that these guards earn about USD70 per month - no misprint, so quite understandably they need some extra. Going inside and walking through rooms shaped triangular is special - and so will your thighs feel a day... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

You have to go and see all of the stages of pyramid design. Step pyramid, bent pyramid, great pyramid. This is part of that history. A must see!!

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Bangkok, Thailand
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76 reviews 76 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

It is 30 L.E. for Dashur (to see the Bent Pyramid and see / enter the Red Pyramid). It is quite a climb into and out of the Red Pyramid, but it was worth it. Sadly, the reward is the reek of pee in the burial chamber that you can see after climbing up rickety wooden stairs.

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