At the top of a wonder of the world: retrographs of tourists on the pyramids of Giza

The grandiose pyramids of Giza, the famous monuments of ancient Egypt, have always attracted the attention of Europeans. And thanks to the construction in 1869 of the Suez Canal, wealthy tourists who dream of personally visiting the famous landmark have become many times more.

It was then that Thomas Cook decided to organize his first tour of Palestine and the Nile and began to carry regular tourist groups on ships on the huge river.

When the great opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun took place in 1922, Egyptomania shook the hearts of Europeans with a new wave, luring them to the hot continent with mysterious pyramids and the ancient Sphinx.

And although most travelers were content only with pictures against the backdrop of the great pyramids, there were those who dared to climb to the top. Imagine tourists in long dresses and elegant suits that climb the almost 140-meter high pyramid of Cheops!

These pictures, taken between 1860 and 1935, will be able to demonstrate to us how Europeans sought to get to the top of one of the seven ancient wonders of our world. Unfortunately, we can’t repeat their exploits anymore - currently climbing the Egyptian pyramids is strictly prohibited.

1938 year. Tea party arranged by tourists at the very top of the Great Pyramid.

1900 year. European travelers take pictures against the backdrop of the pyramids.

1910 year.

1900 year.

1905 year. There are many who wish to admire the ancient attraction.

1900 year. Climbing to such a height is not at all easy.

1930 year. The Prince of Wales himself, along with the Duke of Gloucester, rises to the top of the pyramid.

1895 year.

1880 year. Climbing tourists help the Egyptians.

1882 year. Most daredevils are men.

1930 year.

1860 year. It was in this way that European tourists ascended the huge blocks of stone.

1900 year.

1867 year.

1900 year. Ladies had to climb up in long uncomfortable skirts.

1867 year.

1900 year. At the very top of the Great Pyramid.

1900 year. The views unfold here are simply gorgeous. Photographer Lewis Larsson is trying to capture the opened landscapes.

1900 year. One of the local guides.

1931 year. The Egyptians admire the airship "Count Zeppelin", which flies over the pyramids.

1925 year. Would you like to be here too?

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