Paraglider makes incredible discovery at the top of the Great Pyramid

A paraglider soaring over the pyramids of Egypt has made an unbelievable discovery at the top.

And no, before the conspiracy theorists come out of the woodwork, it’s not an alien beacon.

Alex Lang has treated his Instagram followers to jaw-dropping views of the Great Pyramid of Giza while flying overhead in a powered paraglider.

But while he was up there he spotted something unusual – a small dog who had managed to climb all the way to the top of the ancient monument.

The pale-coloured dog was ‘barking at birds’ from its new vantage point, Alex said, and no doubt enjoying the stunning views too.

The clip has amassed more than 600,000 likes so far since his paragliding trip on Monday, with some commenters speculating that he might have come across the ancient Egyptian god Anubis.

The Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest of Egypt’s pyramids, is located in Memphis and its Necropolis.

It is thought to be about 4,600 years old and stands at just under 139metres (454ft) in height.

It is 230metres (756ft) squared at its base and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The limestone, mortar and granite pyramid was used as the tomb for pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom between 2613 and 2494 BC.

It took about 26 years to build, is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and is the only wonder which is still largely intact.

When it was first built it stood at about 147metres (481ft), but over time most of its smooth, white limestone casing was removed, lowering its height to what we see today.

The Great Pyramid of Giza still houses the granite sarcophagus of pharaoh Khufu. It had been looted several times throughout history, with modern day visitors taking tours of the monument entering through the so-called Robbers’ Tunnel.

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