Giza Plateau
هضبة الجيزة · 기자주
site of the largest known collection of pyramids, in Egypt
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:18
Welcome to the Giza Plateau, the most iconic archaeological site on Earth. As we stand here at the northern entrance, you are looking at the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. …
Listen in the app2The Great Pyramid of Khufu1:56
Standing before you is the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the three. Originally rising to one hundred and forty-six meters, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over three thousand eight hundred years. …
Listen in the app3The Pyramid of Khafre and the High Ground1:47
The second pyramid belongs to Khufu’s son, Khafre. While slightly smaller than the Great Pyramid, it appears taller because it sits on a higher section of the plateau. …
Listen in the app4The Pyramid of Menkaure and the Three Queens1:47
The smallest of the three main pyramids belongs to Menkaure, the grandson of Khufu. Though its size is modest compared to its neighbors, it is arguably the most complex and beautiful in terms of material usage. …
Listen in the app5The Panoramic Viewpoint: A Horizon of History1:52
We have now reached the panoramic viewpoint on the southwestern edge of the plateau. This is the vantage point made famous in countless travel magazines and documentaries, where the three Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and…
Listen in the app6The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple1:53
Descending back toward the valley, we encounter the Great Sphinx, the largest ancient monolithic statue on Earth. Carved directly from the living bedrock of the plateau, it features the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh,…
Listen in the app7The Workers' Village and the Eastern Cemetery1:54
As we conclude our journey across the plateau, we look toward the area of the Workers' Village and the Eastern Cemetery. This is where the human story of Giza truly comes to life. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:44
As we finish our exploration of the Giza Plateau, take a final moment to look at the silhouettes of the pyramids against the Egyptian sky. You have walked through a site that is as much a geological wonder as it is an…
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What is Giza Plateau?
Giza Plateau is a place in 기자주 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 기자주 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 11 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.9761, 31.1328 |
| Last updated |
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