Egypt and the Red Sea
Nevertheless, just outside the city one finds the oldest and most impressive constructions in the world. At Sakkara, Djoser`s step pyramid from the 3. dynasty, and the pyramids of Giza built by the Pharaohs Chiops, Chepren and Mykerinos in the 4th dynasty. These pyramids were erected between 2650 and 2500 before Christ, in other words more than four and a half thousand years ago. TO BE CONTINUED