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  1. Great Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia

    It is situated at the northeastern end of the line of the three main pyramids at Giza. Initially standing at 146.6 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the world's tallest human-made …

  2. 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 …

  3. Pyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, & Facts

    Dec 10, 2025 · Pyramids of Giza are three 4th-dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 BCE) pyramids erected on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jizah (Giza), northern Egypt. In ancient times they …

  4. 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 …

  5. How were the Pyramids of Giza built? - National Geographic

    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 about who …

  6. 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.

  7. Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use & Construction | HISTORY

    Oct 14, 2009 · The oldest and largest of the three pyramids at Giza, known as the Great Pyramid, is the only surviving structure out of the famed Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was …

  8. The Pyramids of Giza – Ancient Wonders of Egypt | History & Facts

    Aug 4, 2025 · The largest pyramid in Giza is the Great Pyramid, which Khufu built. Each pyramid was a royal funerary complex that also included a temple at its base and a long stone causeway.

  9. The Great Pyramids of Giza: Engineering Marvels of the Ancient …

    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 …

  10. The Egyptian Pyramid - Smithsonian Institution

    The largest and most famous of all the pyramids, the Great Pyramid at Giza, was commissioned by Snefru's son, Khufu, known also as Cheops, the later Greek form of his name. The …