Giza Plateau
We step on the hot sand of the desert, and in front of us rise majestically the three immense pyramids: the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Although their history dates back well over 4,000 years, these impressive structures have stood the test of time, bearing witness to the ingenuity and advanced technology of the ancient Egyptians.
The Giza Plateau is located about 15 miles southwest of Cairo and is one of the most important and famous archaeological sites in the world. It is home to the Great Pyramid, the only one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world still standing.
The Great Pyramid
Khufu’s Pyramid (The Great Pyramid of Giza) is the greatest pyramid of the complex: and is the must-see Ancient Egyptian landmark.
Khafre and Menkaure Piramids
The two smaller pyramids in Giza are those of Khafre and Menkaure.
Surrounded by secrets and mysteries, the pyramids stand as silent testimony to the greatness of the pharaohs and their spiritual beliefs.
Great Sphinx
With a heart full of admiration, we head towards the famous Silhouette of the Sphinx. This huge sculpture, with the mystical face of the pharaoh, has been watching us for over seven thousand years, and its penetrating gaze silently follows us, hiding its own secret under the surrounding sand.
Virtual Tours
The Giza Project, an international collaboration based at Harvard University, aims to assemble and provide access to all archaeological records about the most famous site in the world: the Pyramids, surrounding cemeteries, and settlements of Giza, Egypt.
