Did you know?
The Pyramids of Giza are the oldest and sole remaining intact wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World. This
list also once included the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Colossus of Rhodes and Statue of Zeus at Olympia –
which no longer
exist today, plus the scattered remains of the Temple of Artemis in Turkey.
Embark on a journey through time as we unveil the story behind the Great Pyramid of Giza. These ancient structures are the largest of the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau and were built during the reign of Pharoah Khufu.Constructed with unparalleled precision, the Great Pyramid is a testament to the skill and vision of the ancient architects.Its original purpose as a royal tomb is entwined with the cultural and religious beliefs of the time, reflecting the Egyptians' profound connection to the afterlife.
It took about 60 years to build the Pyramids in ancient Egypt roughly between 2550 to 2490 BC.The Great Pyramids of Giza and the other pyramids, over 100 Egyptian pyramids, are considered the greatest pieces of human engineering and architecture. These monuments still strongly standing after over 4,500 years.
The ancient Egyptians believed that after death, the pharaohs would travel to the afterlife. They believed they could take their possessions with them, so the rulers were buried inside the pyramids with items they intended to take with them into the next life.
Did you know?
The three pyramids in the Giza complex are aligned with the stars in the Belt of Orion.