Picnic on the Pyramids: tourists in Giza during the British occupation

In the July heat, Egypt was finally opened to Russians: Vladimir Putin canceled the decree of 2015 that banned charter flights to this country of Sands and all-inclusive. Very soon, Russian tourists will again be around the famous pyramids of Giza. And maybe there will be daredevils who, ignoring the prohibitions, will climb to the top of ancient tombs. Now it is forbidden to do this and may cause an international scandal. However, just a hundred years ago, during the British occupation of Egypt, it was considered quite normal not only to climb one of the seven wonders of the world, but also to have a picnic there.

Around 1900.

Around 1910.

Around 1900.

Around 1905.

Around 1900.

Around 1930. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Gloucester climb one of the pyramids.

1895.

Around 1880. Tourists and Egyptians climb the pyramid.

1882.

Around 1930.

Around 1860.

Around 1900.

the year is 1867.

Around 1900. Suits and long dresses are not a hindrance to tourists.

the year is 1867.

Around 1900. Rest on the top of the pyramid of Cheops, covered with retro graffiti.

Around 1900. Swedish photographer Lewis Larsson at the top of the Pyramid of Cheops.

Around 1900.

the year is 1931. Egyptians watch the airship "Count Zeppelin" flying over the pyramids of Giza.

Around 1925.

Now the pyramids of Giza are one of the most important monuments of Egypt and it is forbidden to climb them above a certain level. Despite this, a few years ago, a Danish photographer and his girlfriend caused indignation among the Egyptians when...they had sex on the top of the pyramid of Cheops.