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  1. Great Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia

    The Great Pyramid of Giza 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

  2. Pyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, & Facts

    4 days ago · 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 …

  3. Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use & Construction | HISTORY

    Oct 14, 2009 · The pyramid's smooth, angled sides symbolized the rays of the sun and were designed to help the king's soul ascend to heaven and join the gods, particularly the sun god Ra.

  4. How were the Pyramids of Giza built? | National Geographic

    Each of the three massive Egyptian pyramids is but one part of the Giza pyramid complex that includes a palace, temples, solar boat pits, and other features. Here’s what to know about who …

  5. The Egyptian Pyramid - Smithsonian Institution

    The largest and most famous of all the pyramids, the Great Pyramid at Giza, was commissioned by Snefru's son, Khufu, known also as Cheops, the later Greek form of his name.

  6. Smarthistory – The Great Pyramids of Giza

    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.

  7. Pyramids - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Ancient Egyptians during the third and fourth dynasties perfected the construction of pyramids as burial chambers for their kings.

  8. Pyramid - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 2, 2009 · A pyramid is a structure or monument, usually with a quadrilateral base, which rises to a triangular point.

  9. The Great Pyramid of Giza — Google Arts & Culture

    It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Egyptologists conclude that the pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty …

  10. The Ancient Egyptian Pyramids

    Throughout history there have been many theories regarding the exact manner in which the Egyptian pyramids were built. The Egyptians built all their pyramids on the West bank of the …