Egypt - Pyramids

Giza (Cairo) Pyramids, Egypt – 2018. The Giza pyramid complex is on the outskirts of Cairo and is made up of three major pyramids, several smaller queens’ pyramids, the Sphinx, tombs, temples and numerous other archaeological sites. The three major pyramids are called the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu), the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure all from the 4th Dynasty between 2580 and 2510 BC.
The original entrance to the Great Pyramid built by the 4th Dynasty king, Khufu (2589-2566BC)
The Great Gallery leading up to the king’s Chamber inside the Great Pyramid of Giza
The pyramids of the Giza Plateau, Cairo, Egypt
The Great Pyramid with the Pyramid of Khafre in the background
Camels in the desert near Cairo
The Queens’ Pyramids next to the Pyramid of Menkaure
Pyramid of Menkaure and the Queens’ Pyramids
Pyramid of Khafre
One of the Queens’ Pyramids next to the Great Pyramid of King Khufu
The solar boat built for King Khufu around 2566BC and sealed into a pit at the foot of the Great Pyramid
Pyramid of Khafre
Head of the Sphinx, Guardian of the Giza Plateau
The Sphinx, Guardian of the Giza Plateau
The Pyramids of Khafre and Khufu behind Khafre’s Valley Temple and the Sphinx
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