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The Great Pyramid, or the Pyramid of Khufu, is the oldest and the tallest of the three pyramids towering over Giza. Constructed c. 2551–2528 BCE, it originally stood at 481.4 feet (147 meters), or about 45 stories.
No structure in the world is more mysterious than the Great Pyramid. But who first broke into its well-guarded interior? When? And what did they find?
While immense, the pyramid has very little open space inside. A sloping corridor descends from the entrance through the pyramid’s interior masonry, penetrates the rocky soil on which the structure rests, and ends in an unfinished underground chamber.
Giza 3D. Explore the models and tours; you will find links to other models throughout. Or choose from individual tours below. You may also use the arrow keys and WASD to navigate.
What’s inside the pyramids of Giza? How did the Egyptians build the pyramids? Can you go inside or climb the pyramids of Giza? 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.
Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of the most magnificent man ...
The Great Pyramid of Giza is a defining symbol of Egypt and the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. It is located on the Giza plateau near the modern city of Cairo and was built over a twenty-year period during the reign of the king Khufu (2589-2566 BCE, also known as Cheops) of the 4th Dynasty.
Inside the Great Pyramid. While the exterior of Khufu’s pyramid is what makes an impression on most visitors, its interior is no less awe-inspiring. A series of passages, including the...
Map of Giza pyramid complex (map by: MesserWoland, CC BY-SA 3.0) A reference to the sun The shape of the pyramid was a solar reference, perhaps intended as a solidified version of the rays of the sun.
Mapping the Pyramids. Explore the major Egyptian pyramids, site by site. EGYT 0500 - Prof. Almansa-Villatoro. Abusir and Saqqara. Note: Use the zoom controls to see individual pyramids more clearly. Giza. Dahshur and Mazghuna. Hawara, Illahun, Meidum, Lisht. Note: Use the zoom controls to see individual pyramids more clearly.