The Giza pyramid complex consisting of the three pyramids of El Giza, Egypt is one of the most popular preserved sites that still exists till today. In fact, it is the oldest, as well as the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to remain largely intact.
I believe and agree that this site should be preserved for the following two main reasons.
Firstly, the construction of this site took an incredible amount of work, requiring tens of thousands of workers over decades, because of the lack of advanced technology then and the size of the pyramids. It was estimated that the pyramids were built around 2530BC, with the largest pyramid towering nearly 150metres high and covering 5.2hectares. This shows the perseverance and dedication of the ancient Egyptians who constructed these pyramids. So, to me, this site represents the product of resilience of these Egyptians, and thus, preserving this site shows and teaches us an example of great resilience, a value all of us ought to have and impart into our lives, allowing us to learn to never give up and to strive to always complete what we started.
Secondly, in general, history comes alive when people not only read about the past, but also when one is able to visit here historical sites, examine the artifacts, etc. Thus, preserving such sites preserves the physical structure as well as the heritage, culture, meanings and history behind these sites, allowing us to learn about the history of the particular country, the monument, their people, etc, and also ourselves as humans.
In conclusion, I believe in the preservation of historical sites and monuments not only because of their physical beauty, but mainly because of the stories behind the sites.
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