Pyramids Collection

Mena House Hotel, Cairo, Egypt - View of Cheops Pyramid. The hotel was a former Royal hunting lodge, which opened as a Hotel in 1869. Date: circa 1920s

The hollow head of the Sphinx, Egypt
Remarkable discoveries within the Sphinx: the temple within its hollow head. Professor G. A. Reisners interesting discoveries. A diagrammatic view of hidden temples and a stairway inside the Sphinx

Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt: - Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles, 1798
XYC289253 Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt:- Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles, 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.4x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Mena House Hotel, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Tetrahedra, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
7241679 Tetrahedra, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tetrahedra. Oil on Canvas)

Pyramids at Giza. Satellite image of the three pyramids at Giza, in northern Egypt. The pyramids are thought to have been built between 2600 and 2500 BC

Pyramids of Gizeh, Egypt
The Pyramids of Gizeh in Egypt, with water, trees, and camels in the foreground

Giza Pyramids, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Egypt / Sphinx 1910
This scene shows clearly not only the awesome size of the sculpture, but also its location in regard to the Pyramids

Aldercombe Barton, Kilkhampton, Cornwall. 1958
View of the exterior wall and gateway with pinnacles at Aldercombe Barton, a Grade II listed 16th century manor house. According to the listing information from Historic England the gateway may have

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Annamalaiyar Temple, India
Annamalaiyar Temple - a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at the bottom of the Annamalai hill in Thiruvannamalai town in Tamilnadu, India

The Pyramids and Sphinx, Giza, Egypt
The Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, Cairo, Egypt

The Sphinx and one of the pyramids illuminated at night, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Camels pass in front of the pyramids at Giza, Egypt

Imperial Airways, 1926. Artist: Dickson, Charles C. (active 1920s)
Imperial Airways, 1926. From a private collection

The Sphinx, Egypt. Date: circa 1870

Antique engraving depicting birds eye view of Cairo

The Pyramids of Giza, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Le Sphinx Et Les Pyramides (colour photo)
2817275 Le Sphinx Et Les Pyramides (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sphinx Et Les Pyramides)

Building of the Pyramids in Ancient Egypt (coloured engraving)
3630010 Building of the Pyramids in Ancient Egypt (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building of the Pyramids in Ancient Egypt)

Diagram of the principal high buildings of the Old World (coloured engraving)
6014049 Diagram of the principal high buildings of the Old World (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three pyramids, Egypt. Date: 1857

Westland Lysander over the Great pyramids. c.December 1939

Pyramids at Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Jaguar Temple (Structure N10-9), Lamanai, Belize, Central America

The Pyramide and Palais du Louvre, Musee du Lourve, Paris, France, Europe

The Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) and the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) in the background, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Sphinx / Rameses II Period
The Sphinx during the period of Rameses II. The Pharoah rides to pay homage to the giant visage

Handmade Christmas and New Year card with Sphinx
Handmade Christmas and New Year card -- the riddle of the Sphinx is solved at last! It has been waiting to wish you a Happy Xmas and New Year. Date: circa 1890s

Cooks Nile Service, Ps Tewfik
An illustrated cover of a passenger list for Cooks Nile Steamer Tewfik -- two Egyptian scenes with people, a sphinx, pyramids and palm trees

Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Camel at the Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Camels train at the Pyramids of Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

Temple of Kukulcan, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Purple Pyramid Invasion
Samantha Hearn

Cairo (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Cairo (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Dark Louvre
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Museum entrance
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Saluti Dal Futuro Series 060
Naomi Vona

Dark Louvre
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Museum entrance
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Pyramid in the City
Tom Windeknecht

Museum entrance
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Cairo (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Cairo (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Enigmatic Pyramids of Giza, Egypt" Embark on a journey to Mena House Hotel, nestled in the heart of Giza, Cairo, Egypt. This luxurious oasis serves as a gateway to one of humanity's greatest architectural marvels - the Pyramids of Gizeh. As you step foot into this UNESCO World Heritage Site in North Africa, prepare to be captivated by its timeless grandeur. Dating back centuries and shrouded in ancient tales, these pyramids stand tall as testaments to human ingenuity and perseverance. From afar, their majestic silhouette dominates the horizon, leaving visitors awe-inspired at their sheer magnitude. Delve into history with glimpses of Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt: - Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles from 1798. These fascinating engravings depict an era when explorers sought answers amidst these mystical structures. As you explore further, witness firsthand the breathtaking beauty that lies within each stone meticulously placed by ancient hands. The hollow head of the Sphinx stands as an enigmatic sentinel guarding secrets yet untold. Traveling beyond borders and time zones reveals surprising connections; even Aldercombe Barton in Kilkhampton carries echoes reminiscent of Egyptian architecture from 1958. Back at Mena House Hotel's terrace, savor panoramic views that stretch towards Cheops Pyramid – a sight that will forever etch itself into your memory. Allow yourself to be transported back through time as you soak up every detail surrounding this iconic landmark. While Egypt is synonymous with pyramids and sphinxes alike, it is worth noting Annamalaiyar Temple in India shares striking similarities with its distant counterparts across continents—a testament to mankind's shared fascination for monumental structures throughout history. Intriguingly intertwined with legends and mysteries yet unraveled fully today—these pyramids remain eternal symbols representing human ambition and our relentless pursuit of knowledge.