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.