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 of the …

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 ancient times they were …

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 built...

Sep 8, 2025 · A pyramid, in its most basic definition, is a monumental structure with a broad base that narrows gradually to a point or apex. Its sides are usually triangular, meeting at the top, and its …

3 days ago · New imaging data uncovered two concealed voids in the Menkaure Pyramid, offering strong evidence for a potential second entrance.

Sep 10, 2025 · Breakthrough studies are beginning to paint a spectacular picture. How the Egyptian pyramids were built has long been a mystery. Constructed as tombs for the pharaohs over 4,000 …

15 hours ago · Researchers from Italy think they've 'confirmed' a hidden mega-city underneath the Pyramids of Giza. Earlier this year, the scientists announced the discovery of a huge underground …

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.

Dec 2, 2025 · Among them is the Great Pyramid, the only standing monument of the Wonders of the Ancient World, so it’s no surprise that the Pyramids of Giza are a bucket list destination for many …

Aug 31, 2025 · For nearly 4,000 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest human-made structure on earth. No matter how much we discover about Egypt's famed Pyramids of Giza, there always …