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Road to the Pyramids during the Season in Egypt
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Road to the Pyramids during the Season in Egypt
The road from Cairo to the pyramids at Giza clogged with traffic on a Sunday afternoon during the season in Egypt when wealthy Westerner travelled there to enjoy the warm weather, good society, entertainment and ancient sights. Date: 1908
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Afternoon Cairo Camels Carriages Crowded Crowds Giza Nov18 Pyramids Season Sightseeing Sightseers Sunday Tourists Westerners
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Amidst the bustling atmosphere of Cairo on a sun-drenched Sunday afternoon during the season in Egypt, 1908, the Road to the Pyramids at Giza is a scene of frenetic activity. The narrow, dusty path, once traversed by camel caravans, is now clogged with horse-drawn carriages and automobiles, their drivers jostling for position amidst the cacophony of honking horns and shouted commands. The air is thick with the scent of spices and the vibrant colors of local vendors hawking their wares to the throngs of tourists, who eagerly snap photographs and record their experiences in journals. Wealthy Westerners, dressed in their finest, alight from their vehicles, their faces flushed with excitement as they prepare to explore the ancient wonders that lie just beyond the road's edge. The Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, loom in the distance, their majestic silhouettes casting long shadows over the scene. The sun begins to dip below the horizon, bathing the landscape in a warm, golden glow as the day's final rays illuminate the intricately carved limestone blocks. This photograph captures the essence of the Season in Egypt, a time when the wealthy and curious from Europe and America traveled to Egypt to enjoy the warm weather, good society, entertainment, and ancient sights. The Road to the Pyramids at Giza, once a remote and isolated path, had become a bustling thoroughfare, a testament to the burgeoning popularity of tourism and the enduring allure of Egypt's rich history.
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