The Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are ancient tombs built for Pharaohs around 4,500 years ago, with the Great Pyramid being the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Also known as: Giza Pyramids
Currency
EGP (£)
Best time to visit
October to April
Languages
Arabic
Coordinates
29.979°, 31.134°
Key facts
1The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years
2The three pyramids were built as tombs for Pharaohs and their queens
3The Great Sphinx of Giza, a limestone statue with a lion's body and a human head, is located on the Giza Plateau
Timeline
2560 BCE: Construction of the Great Pyramid begins under Pharaoh Khufu
2520 BCE: Construction of the Pyramid of Khafre begins under Pharaoh Khafre
2494 BCE: Construction of the Pyramid of Menkaure begins under Pharaoh Menkaure
