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The pyramids are located on the Giza plateau on the west bank of the Nile River. The pyramids were built between 2480 and 2550 BC. AD Among the most famous pyramids are Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure
And the pyramids are royal tombs, and each of them bears the name of the king who built it and was buried in it, and the hierarchical construction is a stage in the development of tomb architecture in ancient Egypt
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The construction of the tombs began with a small pit that later turned into an underground room and then into several rooms topped with a terrace, after which it developed to take the form of a pyramidal step, and that was at the hands of the engineer Imhotep, who was the minister of Pharaoh Djoser in the Third Dynasty. This was followed by two attempts by King Senefru, founder of the Fourth Dynasty, to build a complete hierarchical form. However, errors occurred during the construction in their attempt, and the second attempt was not completed accurately. They are located in Dahshur, one of them has a flattened base, and the other has a smaller shape, about half the size of the first
It is the only landmark remaining from the ancient Seven Wonders of the World is more so now, many promoted myths and novels about it, some rumored that the inhabitants of the lost continent of Atlantis are the builders of the pyramids, and some assumed that aliens descended from the sky and built it,
Others said that the pyramid was built by magic, and many stories about the method of this huge architectural construction. The construction of the pyramid of Khufu dates back to about 2560 BC.
The pyramid of King Khufu is a major cultural shift in building the history of ancient Egypt. King Khufu was influenced by his father, King Senefru, in building his pyramid. After his death, Khufu became the ruler of Egypt, and he wanted to build his pyramid, avoiding the mistakes of his predecessors.
The original height of the pyramid of Khufu was 148 meters, and it was the highest and largest building built by man on earth over a period of 3800 years.
It is located on the Giza plateau. It was built by King Khufu. Pyramid pyramids pyramid pyramids pyramid (Khufu). It was 143 meters high.
It was built on an area of 215 square meters. It has two entrances on the north side. It still retains part of its outer cladding. In his valley temple, he found statues of one of the most beautiful works of Egyptian sculpture, which is in the Egyptian Museum, and is attributed to him carving the rock of the Sphinx.
It was built by Pharaoh Menkaure, son of King Khafre. The length of each of its sides is 108.5 meters, and the height is 65.5 meters, and now it is 62 meters after the fall of its outer cladding.
It was built of limestone, but Menkaure chose to build the lower part of it from granite, which was brought from Aswan via the Nile River. The height of the coverage with granite stones is about 17 meters. The rest of the coverage was done with Tora white stones, up to a height of 5 and 65 meters.
Things To Do There:
Some companies offer quad bike tours of the nearby desert, where sand dunes and beautiful scenery can be enjoyed.
The papyrus exhibits are worth a visit if you are interested in the history and culture of Egypt. Writing and drawing on papyrus is a unique form of art and writing that dates back to the ancient Egyptian civilization and can give you an interesting insight into the life and culture of that time. In addition, paper fairs often offer a wide range of Egyptian decorations and unique gifts that you can purchase as a souvenir of your visit to Egypt. However, it is important to keep in mind that, similar to any tourist place, you may encounter some vendors trying to sell you expensive and fake products, so it is recommended that you research initially and choose reputable shops and galleries before making a purchase.
A nearby rocky hill can be climbed so that the visitor can get an amazing view of the three pyramids.
Touring on the back of a camel or horse to explore the surrounding areas of the pyramids.
Light and sound show in the pyramids area: It takes place every night and the show uses music and light and sound effects that tell the story and the splendor of the pyramids.
Visit exhibitions of papyrus and souvenirs
This temple was built for use in the funerary rituals of the pharaohs, and it is believed that it was also used in the mummification process.
It is a mythical being with the body of a lion and the head of a human. It is located in front of the pyramid of Khafre.
They are the most famous and ancient pyramids in the world (the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure).
