- Egyptian pyramids - Wikipedia
All Egyptian pyramids were built on the west bank of the Nile, which, as the site of the setting sun, was associated with the realm of the dead in Egyptian mythology
- Pyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, Facts - Britannica
Pyramids of Giza are three 4th-dynasty (c 2575–c 2465 BCE) pyramids erected on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jizah (Giza), northern Egypt In ancient times they were included among the Seven Wonders of the World
- Great Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia
It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom Built c 2600 BC, [3] over a period of about 26 years, [4] the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact
- Pyramid - Wikipedia
Ancient Egyptians built pyramids from 2700 BC until around 1700 BC The first pyramid was erected during the Third Dynasty by the Pharaoh Djoser and his architect Imhotep
- Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use Construction | HISTORY
Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of the most magnificent man-made
- The Egyptian Pyramid - Smithsonian Institution
Pyramids did not stand alone but were part of a group of buildings which included temples, chapels, other tombs, and massive walls Remnants of funerary boats have also been excavated; the best preserved is at Giza
- Pyramids - National Geographic Society
The area around the ancient capital city of Memphis, Egypt, located just south of modern-day Cairo along the Nile River, contains dozens of pyramids built as burial chambers for kings during the third and fourth dynasties
- List of tallest pyramids - Wikipedia
List of tallest pyramids This article is a list of the tallest pyramids in the world, both ancient and modern In order to qualify for inclusion, each entry must be referred to as a pyramid (not just "pyramidal", "pyramid-shaped", or "in the shape of a pyramid") by reliable sources and be at least 50 meters (160 ft) tall
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