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, 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 …

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 …

One of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world The last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Giza, are perhaps the most famous and discussed …

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 …

May 27, 2025 · The Pyramids of Giza, constructed over 4,000 years ago during Egypt's Fourth Dynasty, are monumental testaments to ancient Egyptian civilization, embodying their spiritual …

Sep 14, 2025 · But today, after decades of archaeology, physics, and even space-age technology, many of the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids are finally being revealed. The …

Oct 19, 2023 · 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 …

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 …

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 …