The Great Pyramid of Giza[a] 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 BC[3] over a …

Jan 1, 2026 · 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 …

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 …

Sep 10, 2025 · How the Egyptian pyramids were built has long been a mystery. Constructed as tombs for the pharaohs over 4,000 years ago, more than 100 of them remain. The largest one, the Great …

Oct 14, 2009 · Did you know? 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.

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

Aug 20, 2025 · 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 …

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.

The first pyramid in Egypt was a stepped pyramid built by Djoser about the year 2630 BC. After that, building pyramids became a common way to bury pharaohs and rulers in Egypt.

Feb 3, 2026 · Cornell University Library The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx, pictured here in the late 19th century. New research purports to upend established theories about when the Great …