The Great Pyramid Showdown
Egypt vs. Memphis, Tennessee
IG vs. Reality: Pyramid Edition
Let’s talk about the two most iconic pyramids you’ll ever visit - one ancient and awe-inspiring, the other… full of fishing gear and fudge.
Yes, we’re comparing the legendary Pyramids of Giza in Egypt to the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee. Because apparently, even America needed its own version of one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
🇪🇬 IG: The Great Pyramid of Giza
Stepping up to the Pyramids of Giza feels like time travel. Built over 4,000 years ago, these structures were literally engineered to last forever. Massive limestone blocks stacked with ancient precision, towering over the desert outside Cairo.
Inside, it’s hot, cramped, and a little claustrophobic, but the history is undeniable. Every inch echoes the legacy of the pharaohs, their power, and their quest for immortality. You can almost hear the whispers of the past as you climb through narrow tunnels toward the King’s Chamber.
It’s raw. It’s ancient. It’s humbling.
🇺🇸 Reality: The Bass Pro Shops Pyramid, Memphis TN
Then there’s the other pyramid - the shining, glassy beacon of Memphis, Tennessee. Built in 1991 and reborn in 2015 as a massive Bass Pro Shops, this 32-story pyramid might not hold mummies, but it’s got something just as fascinating:
🎣 A bowling alley.
🎯 An archery range.
🍸 A rooftop bar (yes, really).
🐊 An indoor swamp - complete with live alligators.
Oh, and instead of a burial chamber, there’s a 28-story glass elevator that takes you up to the Lookout at the Pyramid, offering stunning views of the Mississippi River.
Inside, you’ll find waterfalls, aquariums, a fudge shop, and an entire hotel (Big Cypress Lodge) tucked inside the pyramid walls. The pharaohs would definitely be confused… but maybe a little impressed.
🏺 Fun Fact: A Tale of Two Memphises
The city of Memphis, Tennessee, actually gets its name from the original Memphis - the first capital of ancient Egypt.
And yes, modern-day Memphis, Egypt, still exists! It’s home to an incredible open-air museum filled with colossal statues, artifacts, and ruins from one of the world’s earliest civilizations.
So, in a way, both cities share a connection that stretches across time and continents - though one celebrates ancient gods, and the other sells camouflage recliners.
💬 Final Thoughts
Both pyramids are awe-inspiring, but in completely different ways:
The Giza Pyramid reminds us of the power and mystery of ancient civilizations.
The Memphis Pyramid reminds us that in America, we can turn anything into an attraction… even a sacred tomb shape.
So whether you’re exploring the sands of Egypt or the aisles of Bass Pro, one thing’s for sure - both pyramids will leave you with a story worth telling.
Share this with a friend you’d visit both pyramids with! Because let’s be honest - how many people can say they’ve seen both Memphises?
Until next time,
