Dog atop Great Pyramid: Viral video sparks global intrigue
Paraglider Alex Lang was soaring over the Great Pyramid of Giza when he suddenly spotted something unexpected. He immediately pointed his camera at the scene, captured it, and uploaded it online. The footage quickly went viral.
8:53 AM EDT, October 17, 2024
The footage that amazed internet users captured a dog on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza. It sparked curiosity among online users who wondered 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 481 feet, and today, due in part to erosion, it measures about 455 feet.
Dog on the pyramid a hit on the internet
The unusual incident occurred on October 14th this year when Alex Lang was flying over the pyramids. While soaring over the Great Pyramid, he suddenly noticed a four-legged creature barking at birds circling around the structure's pinnacle.
The footage went viral online and was shared by influencers and celebrities alike.
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 concern: "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 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 from around the globe. The pyramid is under constant protection by UNESCO and Egyptian authorities, and any attempts to climb it result in severe penalties.
