Ever been on a tour INSIDE a pyramid? - Tombs of Ancient Egypt

Come with me on a tour inside an ancient pyramid... We’ve all grown up learning about ancient Egypt - the pyramids of Giza, the pharaohs, the mummies...but have you ever wondered what’s it’s like to actually tour INSIDE one of these ancient behemoths? Let's check out my trip to the ancient necropolis of Dashour, about 40 kilometers outside of Cairo, where I crawled inside two lesser known ancient Egyptian pyramids - the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. Both of these were built by the 4th dynasty Pharaoh Sneferu, around 2600 B.C.E., during the Old Kingdom period. That makes these structures over 4,600 years old - even OLDER than the pyramids of Giza!
This is the first video of the series I’ll be posting on my travels to Egypt, so lots more exciting Egyptian adventures to come!
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[@erniesimeon5307]

I didn't know you could go inside of the pyramids, that would be a fun thing to try.

[@daradventures]

It’s incredible actually being inside one. Makes history come alive!

[@rockdiva100]

Thank you so much for this. I've been wondering just how small and tight the tunnels were. I'm sure now that I won't be able to maneuver them with my mobility issues. I'm 6' tall and a little on the heavy side.

[@daradventures]

So glad you found it helpful! Yes, the tunnels are quite tight. and to be honest, while it was fun to crawl through, what you see in the video is pretty much all there is to them. The pyramids were built before the era of the beautiful tomb art that we often associate with ancient Egypt, so there’s really not much inside these structures besides what you see here. If you make it down to the valley of the kings you’ll be able to easily walk through some really beautifully decorated tombs without worrying about the narrow tunnels. The Saqqara necropolis also has some lovely tombs to walk into. If you’ve got an upcoming trip I hope you have a wonderful time!

[@CraigBurton]

Hi there, I love your videos of Egypt. We're planning a trip there. What's the air quality like inside the pyramids? I heard that inside the Giza pyramids (in particular) there is an overwelming mould smell and it's very humid. Would you recommend a mask? Is that silly or is the air quality okay. Thanks :)

[@daradventures]

Interesting question! So full disclosure, I did not go inside any of the Giza pyramids - I knew it would be very narrow and too crowded and probably a little too much for me. The pyramids I went into were much less crowded, so fewer humans means less humidity from exhalation and fewer lingering odors stemming from all the bodies crushed into a small space in what can be very hot weather. Regardless of which pyramids you enter, the air will definitely be stale. Despite their size there’s really not much space in them, so not a ton of airflow. I don’t know that a mask would be beneficial. There’s nothing in the pyramid that’s harmful to breathe (other than the germs that would be present whenever people are crammed together in a small space), and a mask (assuming you mean like a medical or N95 type) isn’t going to block any odors and will just make it harder to breathe in the stale air and tight spaces you’ll be crawling through. Best advice would be to either explore less popular pyramids (like the ones in the video) or get to Giza as early as you can to beat the crowds - get in and out of the pyramids first, and then explore the rest of the necropolis.

[@CraigBurton]

@@daradventures Thank you so much for your quick and detailed reply. I really appreciate it. We're looking at visiting Dashur, Sakara and Memphis too :) Needless to say this Kiwi boy will be following your future videos with interest. Take care :)

[@daradventures]

@@CraigBurton oh excellent! Giza is great and is obviously a bucket list day, but I found Dashur and Saqqara to be much more fascinating sites - and way less intense of tourist experiences. Enjoy your trip, and thanks for the kind words!