What does "worth doing" mean?

[Pupil]

Hello !! Tell me please, the expression' it is worth seeing'
'it is worth reading', etc
always are followed by ing-form of verb ?(seeing, reading,etc)

Thank you for you help.

Pupil.
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[Alan]

Hi Pupil,

'Worth doing' means literally there is value/benefit in doing something. When you travel to Egypt, it's worth seeing the pyramids - in other words it's a good idea.

Alan
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