The Great Pyramid of Giza is a timeless wonder and a testament to the ingenuity of ancient human architecture. Despite the age of the structure, it remains a mystery how people from that era were able to construct such an impressive monument. The pyramid is a stunning sight for travelers visiting Egypt, but few get the opportunity to see its highest point up close. However, a Brazilian visitor recently got the rare chance to capture a memorable video from a flight that offered a view of the pyramid’s peak.
Visitors to Egypt who are not on a specific mission might be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the pyramids’ peaks as their flights approach the country. However, 35-year-old Brazilian Yanis Terzis had the rare opportunity to get up close to the top of the Great Pyramid of Giza using his paramotor. Yanis, a psychiatric administrator and pilot from Campinas, Brazil, aimed to fly over several ancient Egyptian landmarks, including the Sphinx, during his trip to Luxor and Cairo as part of a paramotor event. A paramotor is similar to a standard paraglider but features a large fan at the back for propulsion.
What Is At The Top Of The Great Pyramid Of Giza?
Terzis attached a GoPro Hero 10 to his helmet to film his adventure. Now, to clarify, he was not doing anything illegal. He had already procured permission to take flight over the ancient structures. Terzis hoped to capture “some of the most amazing footage from a different angle over the pyramids and temples.” Check out the clip:
During his flight over the Great Pyramid of Giza, Terzis took a calculated risk by flying as close to the ground as possible. He enjoys doing this from time to time, as it has allowed him to capture remarkable footage, which has amassed over 7 million views on YouTube. This time, he was so near that he could have reached out and touched the tip of the pyramid with his feet. The experience is one he’ll never forget, given that very few people ever have the opportunity to witness the topside of these ancient structures. In his video, he showcased inscriptions on the white stone and talked about the “scriptures and graffiti.” He added that the “incredible 4K view offers a fresh perspective and reveals all the details of the monuments.”
In his footage, he can be seen just barely brushing against the top of the pyramids. If you’re not familiar with the area, the summits are quite flat and not as pointed as they might seem from below. The Giza Pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, with the largest, the Great Pyramid of Giza, thought to have been built around 2560 BCE. It originally stood at 482 feet tall, but due to erosion and the removal of some of its stones, its height has been reduced to around 449 feet.
