Jim McMahon/Mapman®
Imagine that you’re exploring Egypt. Do you picture yourself riding a camel across the desert to see the world-famous Pyramids of Giza? If so, you might be surprised to learn that they’re located right beside a densely populated city.
Those massive monuments, built about 4,500 years ago for ancient Egyptian kings, aren’t in a remote, exotic location. They’re right next to Cairo, Egypt’s capital—a bustling city of 10 million people. And you don’t need a camel to reach them. You can just hop in a taxi or tour bus.