Egypt has opened two of its oldest pyramids. The pyramids are in Dahshur, about40 kilometers south of the Egyptian capital city Cairo. They are now open to the public for the first time after 1965.Hundreds of people went to the opening of the two pyramids. The Bent Pyramid was built about 4,600 years ago. It was for Sneferu. It is104.71 meters high. Builders used new ways to build it and scientists saiditwas an important step in the development of pyramid building. Scientists believe that it is special among the pyramids to be found in Egypt. Tourists can also enter an18-metre-high "side pyramid "next to the Bent Pyramid. This was for Sneferu's wife Hetepheres.
The two pyramids are parts of the Memphis Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Egypt hopes the opening of the two pyramids will improve the country's tourism. Egypt was one of the most popular countries with tourists, but the number of tourists fell after 2011.Pyramids in Egypt are on the dream lists of many people around the world. At the Bent Pyramid, tourists will be able to go through a79-meter tunnel to get to two 4600-year-old meeting halls deep inside. They will also be able to see the treasures found inside the pyramid.
So do you feel excited about the news? If you do, go and visit the mysterious pyramids during your holidays.
