Excursions from Cairo     

A truck from Cairo stops at a date farm to secure goods from a farmer working directly across from the Memphis site.

A frequent fixture at most archeological sites, a man with his camel offers a ride. 

Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, was founded by King Menes in 3100 B.C. Today the site which was destroyed by Arab forces is about 20 miles west of Cairo.

Below is the first pyramid of Egypt conceived and constructed by King Djoser in 2650 B.C.  Lacking the knowledge and manpower of future generations, the structure was completed in steps.

Within the site of the Djoser Step Pyramid workers continue to excavate.