Egypt > Outlying Pyramids > Abu Ghurab Pyramid EG02AA3JHP
Pictures of pyramids and scenery related to them outwith the main sites of Giza and Saqqara such as Abusir, Dashur, El Lisht, Meydum and Hawara
© Jim Henderson
Photographer: | Jim Henderson | |||
Collection: | Outlying Pyramids | |||
Filename: | Abu Ghurab Pyramid EG02AA3JHP |
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Upload Date: | 2002-10-20 07:16:27 | |||
Photo Size: | 14mb 5314x3543 pixels | |||
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Caption: | Abu Ghurab Pyramid Nyuserre Approach Plantation Access Egypt Desert Escarpmentat the ruins of the Sun Temple of Nyuserre dating from around 2350BC on the edge of the desert escarpment at Abu Ghurab south of Cairo. One of the exciting things about these less visited sites is the feeling of exploration being well off the beaten track and approached through rural areas. |
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