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Article: Travel; Rich Egyptian Cultural Heritage Awes Tourists.
- Article from:
- Korea Times (Seoul, Korea)
- Article date:
- November 17, 1999
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Standing on a stretch of desert near the ancient capital of Egypt, is the world's oldest skyscraper, a manifestation of the human desire to reach out to heaven and eternity. While countless other monuments of civilization perished in the battle against time, the pyramid survived the millennia, along with the vivid memories of the world they inhabited.
For those who are overwhelmed by the gargantuan pyramids and colossal temples, the theory of ``Lost Civilization'' seems a tempting solution in making out the architectural wonder. The unorthodox theory, which has secured no small group of believers worldwide, suggests the existence of a highly developed ...