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Great Pyramid of Giza, Ancient pyramid in Egypt.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex.

It was built as a tomb over a 10 to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC.

The pyramid is seen as a symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization.

It is located on the outskirts of Cairo and is accessible to tourists.

It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is largely intact.

Location: Giza Governorate

Inception: 2560 BCE

Architect: Hemiunu

Architectural style: ancient Egyptian architecture

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Height: 137.5 m

Material: limestone, granite

Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap

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Great Pyramid of Giza Ancient pyramid in Egypt.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex.

Egypt 1 m
Great Pyramid of Giza
Great Pyramid of Giza Ancient pyramid in Egypt.
Egypt 1 m
Pyramid G1-d Satellite pyramid in Egypt

Pyramid G1-d is located on the Giza Plateau.

Egypt 199 m
Pyramid G1-d
Pyramid G1-d Satellite pyramid in Egypt
Egypt 199 m
Pyramid G1-a Subsidiary pyramid in Giza

Pyramid G1-a is situated in the eastern cemetery of the Giza pyramid complex.

Egypt 204 m
Pyramid G1-a
Pyramid G1-a Subsidiary pyramid in Giza
Egypt 204 m
Pyramid G1-b Smooth-sided pyramid in Egypt

Pyramid G1-b is located in the Giza Governorate, near the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Egypt 215 m
Pyramid G1-b
Pyramid G1-b Smooth-sided pyramid in Egypt
Egypt 215 m
Pyramid G1-c Satellite pyramid in Egypt

Pyramid G1-c is a small satellite pyramid located on the Giza Plateau.

Egypt 251 m
Pyramid G1-c
Pyramid G1-c Satellite pyramid in Egypt
Egypt 251 m
Mastaba of Kaninisut Ancient tomb in Egypt

The Mastaba of Kaninisut is a notable example of Old Kingdom private tomb architecture.

Egypt 292 m
Mastaba of Kaninisut
Mastaba of Kaninisut Ancient tomb in Egypt
Egypt 292 m
Giza Plateau Pyramid complex in Egypt.

The Giza Plateau is home to iconic Egyptian structures, including the Great Sphinx and the three pyramids.

Egypt 366 m
Giza Plateau
Giza Plateau Pyramid complex in Egypt.
Egypt 366 m
Giza pyramid complex Pyramid complex in Egypt

The Giza pyramid complex is an archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt.

Egypt 366 m
Giza pyramid complex
Giza pyramid complex Pyramid complex in Egypt
Egypt 366 m
LG 88 Ancient Egyptian tomb

Egypt 470 m
LG 88
LG 88 Ancient Egyptian tomb
Egypt 470 m
Pyramid of moguillo Egyptian pyramid in Giza

The Pyramid of Khafre is the second-tallest and second-largest of the Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza.

Egypt 488 m
Pyramid of moguillo
Pyramid of moguillo Egyptian pyramid in Giza
Egypt 488 m
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