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 …

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 …

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.

5 days ago · The Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Pharaoh Khufu around 2580 BCE, remains the most iconic structure of ancient Egypt. Its precise geometry and massive size have inspired …

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, …

Khufu Pyramid, or the Great Pyramid. The Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza …

For millennia, the largest structures on Earth were pyramids—first the Red Pyramid in the Dashur Necropolis and then the Great Pyramid of Khufu, both in Egypt —the latter is the only extant …

Nov 13, 2025 · Great Pyramid of Giza, ancient Egyptian pyramid that is the largest of the three Pyramids of Giza, located on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River in northern …

From right to left, the three largest are: the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure with three queen's pyramids. Famous pyramids (cut-through with …

Nov 20, 2025 · A pyramid is a monumental structure constructed of or faced with stone or brick and having a rectangular base and four sloping triangular or trapezoidal sides meeting at an …