
Great Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia
The Great Pyramid of Giza[a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.
Pyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, & Facts - Britannica
Jan 1, 2026 · Pyramids of Giza, three 4th- dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 bce) pyramids erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jīzah (Giza) in northern Egypt. In ancient times …
Great Pyramid of Giza - World History Encyclopedia
Dec 19, 2016 · It is located on the Giza plateau near the modern city of Cairo and was built over a twenty-year period during the reign of the king Khufu (2589-2566 BCE, also known as Cheops) of …
The Great Pyramid - Discover Egypt's Monuments - Ministry of …
The Great Pyramid, the tomb of King Khufu (c.2589–2566 BC), with its original height of 146.5 meters, was the tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years. It remains the last surviving member of the …
Things to know before visiting the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Dec 3, 2025 · What Are the Pyramids of Giza? The Pyramids of Giza are monumental tombs built for three of Egypt’s ancient pharaohs. Ancient Egyptians believed that when a pharaoh died, they would …
The Great Pyramids of Giza: Engineering Marvels of the Ancient World
Sep 16, 2025 · Amid the golden sands of Egypt, where the sun blazes down upon the horizon and the Nile once carried life-giving waters to a flourishing civilization, stand three monumental structures …
The Pyramids of Giza – Ancient Wonders of Egypt | History & Facts
Aug 4, 2025 · Discover the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt's ancient wonders and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, showcasing incredible history & architecture
How were the Pyramids of Giza built? - National Geographic
Aug 20, 2025 · Each of the three massive Egyptian pyramids is but one part of the Giza pyramid complex that includes a palace, temples, solar boat pits, and other features. Here’s what to know …
Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use & Construction | HISTORY
Oct 14, 2009 · It was built for Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops, in Greek), Sneferu’s successor and the second of the eight kings of the fourth dynasty. Though Khufu reigned for 23 years (2589-2566 B.C.), relatively …
The Great Pyramids of Giza - Smarthistory
The last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Giza, are perhaps the most famous and discussed structures in history.