The Pyramids of Giza are the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt. These massive stone structures were built around 4500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile. But the intriguing Egyptian pyramids were more than just tombs for kings. The mysteries surrounding their symbolism, design and purpose have inspired passionate debate. It is likely that many of these mysteries will never be solved...

Travel along the fertile, green Valley of the Nile, where the way of life led by the fellahin, the Egyptian peasants, has also changed very little since the time of the pharaohs.