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Old Posted Dec 10, 2008, 6:09 AM
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Great photos. What a neat city.
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Awesome set! I loved the photos of the Pyramids. Well actually I loved all the photos. Thanks for sharing!
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what an incredible thread.

How far away are the pyramids from the city's edge? I can't really tell from the photo and the map from page 2. Is it within a mile?
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what an incredible thread.

How far away are the pyramids from the city's edge? I can't really tell from the photo and the map from page 2. Is it within a mile?
The Pyramid complex grounds are literally across the street from the edge of the city.
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That's right... Well kind of. In fact its like 200-300m, which is still pretty damn close!
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Wow. Now I remember why I used to frequent this site.

Excellent photos!! Kairo is definately on my 'must go' list.
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Amazing. 17 million people living together in one urban center. I had the priveledge of visiting Cairo myself back in February of this year.
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Excellent post.
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what a fascinating collection of photos
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Wow, these pictures are amazing!!! Beautiful thread!!!
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It is really amazing ! May post more pics for this magic and magnificent ancient city -Cairo .
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