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. Built c. 2600 …

Jan 1, 2026 · 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 …

Oct 14, 2009 · Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of …

Aug 4, 2025 · The three main pyramids were built on the Giza Plateau over successive generations by the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Each pyramid was a royal …

Sep 8, 2025 · The pyramids of Giza, especially the Great Pyramid, are among the most recognizable monuments on Earth. But they are more than tourist attractions; they are the …

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.

The Pyramids of Giza, built over 4,000 years ago, still stand atop an otherwise flat, sandy landscape. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids defy 21st-century humans …

Pyramids did not stand alone but were part of a group of buildings which included temples, chapels, other tombs, and massive walls. Remnants of funerary boats have also been …

Dec 2, 2025 · Plan your trip to the ancient Pyramids of Giza near Cairo with this guide to the history of the structures, what you can see at the site, and ticket costs.

Ancient civilizations in many parts of the world pioneered the building of pyramids. The largest pyramid by volume is the Mesoamerican Great Pyramid of Cholula, in the Mexican state of …