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Pyramids

Built during Old Kingdom

The Pyramids of Giza are located in Egypt and were built during the Old Kingdom period. 1)

Three main pyramids

There are three main pyramids at Giza: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. 2)

Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and most famous pyramid, standing at a height of 147 meters (481 feet). 3)

Over 2 million stone blocks

It is estimated that the Great Pyramid contains over 2 million stone blocks, each weighing around 2.5 tons. 4)

20 years to complete

The construction of the Great Pyramid is thought to have taken around 20 years to complete. 5)

Tombs

The pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts, intended to protect their bodies and belongings in the afterlife. 6)

Interior

The interior of the pyramids was designed with elaborate burial chambers and passages, including the famous Grand Gallery in the Great Pyramid. 7)

Beliefs

The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaohs were divine beings, and the pyramids were constructed as part of a larger religious complex. 8)

Covered in limestone

The Pyramids of Giza were originally covered in smooth, white limestone, which has largely been removed over the centuries. 9)

The Sphinx

The Sphinx, a large statue of a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion, is located near the Pyramids of Giza. 10)

Built without modern technology

The Pyramids of Giza were built without the use of modern technology such as cranes or power tools. 11)

Methods of building

The precise methods used to build the pyramids are still not fully understood, but it is believed that ramps, levers, and pulleys were used to move the heavy stone blocks into place. 12)

Subject of much speculation

The Pyramids of Giza have been the subject of much speculation and fascination over the centuries, with many theories about their purpose and construction. 13)

Today, the Pyramids of Giza are a popular tourist destination and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. 14)

Oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one still standing today. 15)