Dog captures internet's attention atop Great Pyramid of Giza
Paraglider Alex Lang was soaring over the Great Pyramid of Giza when he suddenly spotted something unexpected. He immediately pointed his camera at it, captured everything, and uploaded the video online. The footage quickly went viral.
The footage that shook internet users captured a dog on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It sparked amazement among online users, who started wondering how the dog managed to climb this monumental structure, which for about 4,000 years was the tallest man-made object. The original height of the Pyramid of Khufu was approximately 147 metres, and today it measures about 139 metres, due, among other factors, to erosion.
Dog on the pyramid a hit on the internet
The unusual incident occurred on 14th October this year when Alex Lang, a paraglider, was flying over the pyramids. While flying over the Great Pyramid, he suddenly noticed a four-legged creature barking at birds circling the structure at its peak.
The footage quickly went viral online and was also shared by influencers and celebrities.
There are many comments under the video. One internet user joked, "If he [the dog]pees there, all Egypt belongs to him." Another added, "Not a dog. That is the Egyptian God Anubis. He is considered the guide of the dead in the afterlife and the protector of the tombs. That's why it is over the pyramid." Another user expressed their concerns: "He is considered the guide of the dead in the afterlife and the protector of the tombs. That's why it is over the pyramid."
It remains a mystery how the dog got to the top and how long it stayed there, as the footage doesn’t show that. Intrigued internet users on platform X quickly picked up the topic, with one user stating, "The Great Pyramid of Giza is a whopping 450 feet tall meaning the dog had to take a long hike to the top."
It’s worth noting that climbing the Great Pyramid of Giza is prohibited. Built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu, it is the largest of the three ancient monuments in Giza. It is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and attracts millions of tourists worldwide. UNESCO and Egyptian authorities constantly protect it, and any attempts to climb it result in severe penalties.
