Unbelievable Sight of a Dog on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza
In a surprising moment, a paraglider spotted a dog wandering on top of the Great Pyramid of Giza while it was barking at birds. This amazing footage went viral on social media and showed a dog that had somehow climbed to the peak of what was once the tallest human-made structure for about 4,000 years.
On October 14, Alex Lang was flying above the 455-foot Great Pyramid—the largest of the three pyramids in Egypt—when he noticed movement at the top. When he zoomed in on the flat space at the top of the ancient landmark, viewers were shocked to see a dog walking around.
Lang later said the dog was barking at birds flying overhead when he first saw it. The video showed the dog exploring the top of the pyramid, and many impressed viewers quickly left comments about it.
One Instagram user joked, “If he pees there, all Egypt belongs to him,” while another playfully suggested the dog was the Egyptian God Anubis, known as the guide of the dead and protector of tombs. Another comment wondered how long it took the dog to get there and hoped it would come down for some water.
It’s still unclear whether the dog was rescued after the filming since the video ended with the dog still on the pyramid. No one knows how the small dog managed to climb to the top or how long it had been there. However, there are some videos showing the dog getting back down to the ground.
After the video was shared on Instagram, it also appeared on X (formerly Twitter), where it quickly received over 5,000 likes. One user wrote, “Dog spotted hanging out on the top of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt,” which caught the attention of many who were amazed at the dog’s adventure.
Lang, who filmed the scene from his powered paraglider, highlighted the importance of the Great Pyramid of Giza. This ancient wonder, built around 2580-2565 BC for Pharaoh Khufu, is still the largest of the three pyramids in Giza. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws millions of visitors and is protected by ongoing restoration efforts.
Climbing the Great Pyramid or any of the 118 pyramids in Egypt is illegal, but many tourists take paragliding tours to see the structures. However, it’s rare to see a dog up there, making this situation even more remarkable. The dog’s climb sparked curiosity and laughter online, with users commenting on how impressive it was for the dog to reach the top of such a huge structure.
Dog finally got down
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