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.

Jan 1, 2026 · Pyramids of Giza, three 4th- dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 bce) pyramids erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jīzah (Giza) in northern Egypt. In ancient times …

Oct 14, 2009 · 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 …

Aug 4, 2025 · The three main pyramids were built on the Giza Plateau over successive generations by the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Each pyramid was a royal funerary complex that also …

Each of the three massive Egyptian pyramids is but one part of the Giza pyramid complex that includes a palace, temples, solar boat pits, and other features. Here’s what to know about who built...

The Pyramids of Giza stand as one of the greatest architectural and cultural achievements in human history. Built over 4,500 years ago on the edge of the Western Desert, these monumental structures …

The last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Giza, are perhaps the most famous and discussed structures in history.