It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC[3] over a period of about 26 years, [4] the pyramid is the oldest …

Dec 10, 2025 · 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 …

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.

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 …

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.

May 27, 2025 · This article delves into the history of the Pyramids of Giza, exploring their architectural brilliance, the historical context of their creation, the workforce behind them, their …

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.

Two large and impressive ships were discovered in pits on the south side of the pyramid in a dismantled state. These are believed to have been used to transport the royal mummy and …

Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza were built to endure an eternity, but how remains one of the ancient world’s greatest mysteries. Here’s what archaeologists know.