Long ago, The Great Pyramid of Egypt was aptly named one of The Seven Wonders of the World. Today, this very same pyramid is the world's last Wonder, amid several other pyramids. The remarkable ruins of thirty-five major pyramids stand majestic near the mouth of the historic Nile River, the same hand-built structures that have intrigued natives and tourists alike for centuries for myriad reasons. The very first Egyptian pyramid was "built around 2650 B.C., …
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…say" (Mendelssohn, Page 58). Experts agree that these ancient holy skyscrapers bestow no magical powers. They are simply tombs from a bygone era that exquisitely reflect meticulous architecture and cunning craftsmen, coupled with the royal superstitions of humans who wanted to live forever. Yes, not only will these triangular tombs outlive entire cultures and their inhabitants, they are expected to outlast future generations of believers who routinely marvel at their primitive nature and, yet, eternal intrigue.