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 …

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 …

Sep 10, 2025 · Breakthrough studies are beginning to paint a spectacular picture. How the Egyptian pyramids were built has long been a mystery. Constructed as tombs for the pharaohs …

Sep 8, 2025 · The pyramids of Giza, especially the Great Pyramid, are among the most recognizable monuments on Earth. But they are more than tourist attractions; they are the …

Aug 20, 2025 · 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 …

2 days ago · The Giza pyramid complex consists of three main pyramids — those of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — along with the Great Sphinx, several smaller satellite pyramids, …

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 …

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 …

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.