Pyramids of Giza – History Construction Facts Guide
The Pyramids of Giza form a 4th Dynasty necropolis (c. 2575–2465 BCE) on the rocky plateau of Giza, west of the Nile River and southwest of modern Cairo. Built for pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, these monuments served as royal tombs designed to facilitate the pharaoh’s ascent to the afterlife. The complex extends beyond the … Read more