PYRAMIDS OF GIZA

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On June 25, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the great pyramids of Giza, which is situated on the outskirts Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
At the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, PM Modi is on a two-day state visit to Egypt.
The cultural histories of both nations were discussed
There was also a discussion on how to deepen the linkages between two nations

Other Details

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly accompanied the Indian prime minister on his visit to three Pyramids of Giza.
PM Modi sought the details about the Great Pyramid of Giza on this visit.
Earlier on this state visit -
- He was conferred with the Egypt’s highest state honour Order of the Nile by Egyptian President.
- He also paid tribute to the brave First World War Indian soldiers at Heliopolis War Memorial in Egypt.

Pyramids Of Giza, Egypt

Built in the early 26th century B.C, these Pyramids are situated in outskirts of Cairo, the capital of Egypt and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
They were constructed over a period of about 27 years, and believed to be oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
These three pyramids were erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jzah (Giza) in northern Egypt.
Out of several wonders of ancient world these are the ones that have remained largely intact.
In 1979, the ancient ruins of the Memphis area were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. These ruins include the Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure),.
They belong to the 4th-dynasty of the old kingdom and the Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid.
It served as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, a king of same the Fourth Dynasty.

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Indian PM visit to Egypt and the subsequent honour received by the head of the government is a testimony to India’s increasing geopolitical influence. Elaborate in the context of India-Egypt relations. (250 Words)