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  1. Great Pyramid of Giza - Wikipedia

    The Great Pyramid of Giza[a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC[3] over a …

  2. Pyramids of Giza | History, Location, Age, Interior, & Facts - Britannica

    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 they were …

  3. 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.

  4. Pyramid Solitaire

    Play a beautiful Pyramid solitaire game. No download necessary.

  5. Egyptian Pyramids - Facts, Use & Construction | HISTORY

    Oct 14, 2009 · The pyramid's smooth, angled sides symbolized the rays of the sun and were designed to help the king's soul ascend to heaven and join the gods, particularly the sun god Ra.

  6. The Egyptian Pyramid - Smithsonian Institution

    The largest and most famous of all the pyramids, the Great Pyramid at Giza, was commissioned by Snefru's son, Khufu, known also as Cheops, the later Greek form of his name.

  7. Scientist ‘confirms’ hidden mega-city underneath Pyramids of Giza

    4 days ago · Researchers from Italy think they've 'confirmed' a hidden mega-city underneath the Pyramids of Giza. Earlier this year, the scientists announced the discovery of a huge underground …

  8. What is a Pyramid? History, Meaning, and Secrets of Ancient …

    Sep 8, 2025 · A pyramid, in its most basic definition, is a monumental structure with a broad base that narrows gradually to a point or apex. Its sides are usually triangular, meeting at the top, and its …

  9. Pyramid - World History Encyclopedia

    Sep 2, 2009 · A pyramid is a structure or monument, usually with a quadrilateral base, which rises to a triangular point.

  10. Ancient 4,500-year-old Egyptian pyramid could be home to a secret ...

    A secret doorway inside an ancient Egyptian pyramid is believed to have been discovered by a scientist, over 4,500 years on from when it was originally built.The Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the …