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The Pyramids of Giza are one of the most iconic and recognizable landmarks in the world. These ancient wonders have captivated people’s imaginations for thousands of years and continue to do so to this day. In this guide, we will explore the Pyramids of Giza, as well as nearby sites of Sakkara and Memphis, and highlight two popular tour options for visitors to the area. The Pyramids of Giza The Pyramids of Giza are a complex of three pyramids located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. These pyramids were built as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and were constructed over a period of several decades during the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt. The largest of the three pyramids, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, is the oldest and most well-known. Visitors to the Pyramids of Giza can explore the complex on foot, taking in the awe-inspiring scale of the structures and marveling at the intricate stonework. There are also options to take camel or horseback rides around the pyra

Its rare to come across any nerine in the UK unless it is the ubiquitous (and the only species proven to be hardy in the UK) Nerine bowdenii – the Guernsey lily, name as such despite its South African origins! However there are approximately 20–30 other half-hardy and tender species in the genus, the exact number of which is still being debated by scientists. As you would expect from a genus with such a showy blooms, Nerines have been widely cultivated and much hybridized worldwide, especially Nerine bowdenii, N. masoniorum, N. sarniensis and N. undulata. Notably, the hybrid cultivar ‘Zeal Giant’ with its umbels of deep pink flowers up to 5 cm across has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. However most of the other 20 species are rarely cultivated and very little is known regarding their biology.  In fact many species are threatened with extinction due to the loss or degradation of their habitat which is why the collection of Nerines on show in the Victorian