The Pyramids Of Giza
Egypt
The Giza pyramid complex (also called the Giza necropolis) in Egypt is home to the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt, between c. 2600 – c. 2500 BC. The site also includes several temples, cemeteries, and the remains of a workers' village.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Standing Before the Dream
So, you are finally here. Standing at the base of these immense monuments, you are looking at the very place that has haunted your mind for so long. …
Listen in the app2The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Standing at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one is immediately struck by a profound sense of insignificance. This is the oldest and largest pyramid on the plateau, completed over four and a half thousand years ago. …
Listen in the app3Inside the Great Pyramid
We now transition from the glaring exterior to the enigmatic interior of the Great Pyramid. Unlike most later tombs, the true complexity of Khufu's monument lies hidden deep within its core. …
Listen in the app4The Eastern Cemetery and Boat Pits
Emerging from the shadow of the Great Pyramid, we walk eastward into what is known as the Eastern Cemetery. Khufu's grand design did not stop with his own resting place. …
Listen in the app5The Pyramid of Khafre and Valley Temple
Continuing our journey southward across the plateau, we approach the second of the great monuments, the Pyramid of Khafre. Khafre was the son of Khufu, and his pyramid commands the center of the Giza skyline. …
Listen in the app6The Pyramid of Menkaure
As we move to the southwestern edge of the main plateau, we arrive at the third and smallest of the famous trio, the Pyramid of Menkaure. Menkaure was the grandson of Khufu and the son of Khafre. …
Listen in the app7The Central Fields and Quarry Zone
Stepping away from the towering royal tombs, we find ourselves in a rugged, uneven expanse situated between Khafre's pyramid and the Great Sphinx. This area is known today as the Central Fields, but its origins are purely…
Listen in the app8The Great Sphinx and Sphinx Temple
We follow the sloping causeway down toward the valley to encounter the guardian of the plateau, the Great Sphinx. Emerging from a massive, horseshoe shaped trench, this monumental sculpture is a true marvel of the ancient world. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As our journey across the plateau draws to a close, we turn to look back one final time at the silhouettes of the pyramids cutting sharply into the sky. The sheer ambition required to raise these artificial mountains of stone is…
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What is The Pyramids Of Giza?
The Pyramids Of Giza is a place in Egypt with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.9773, 31.1325 |
| Last updated |
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