In the mid-1970s, Kent Davis and David GoWell began studying the civilization of the ancient Egyptians. Inspired by this, they made a pilgrimage to Egypt in December 1981. On Wednesday, December 16, 1981, Davis and GoWell engaged a local Egyptian guide to lead them on a climb to the top of the Great Pyramid of Egypt. They did this out of their awe of this structure, their quest for adventure, and their respect for the cultural heritage of Egypt.
At that time, they estimated that a few thousand people climbed the pyramid each year, and that thrilling experience made them part of a very small club.
Forty-four years ago, this act was restricted, but local guards and guides supported their families by bending this rule. By the year 2000, climbing the pyramid had become forbidden, and today severe penalties, including fines and possible jail time, are imposed on anyone climbing without official permission.
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