Pyramid of Khufu

The Pyramid of Khufu is the only one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World that is still standing. The Pyramid of Khufu, which is situated in the heart of Giza, also happens to be the biggest pyramid in Egypt. The building is also known as the Pyramid of Cheops and the Great Pyramid of Giza. According to historians, the Pyramid of Khufu was constructed about 2560 BC, and it is estimated that it took 10 to 20 years to complete.

The pyramid got its name because it is thought to be the tomb of Khufu, the Egyptian Pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty. The magnificent pyramid building is claimed to have been designed by Khufu's vizier Hemiunu. More than two million blocks had to be brought from local quarries during construction, and the principal materials utilized included limestone, granite, and mortar. The Pyramid of Khufu stands 139 meters (455 feet) tall now, although erosion means it may be shorter than it was when it was built.

Despite the fact that only 300 tickets are sold to tourists each day, you can enter the Pyramid of Khufu. If you're fortunate enough to get a ticket, you'll enter by the north face, roughly 15 meters (50 feet) above the earth. You will pass through several of the pyramid's interior rooms as you ascend a tunnel. The King's Chamber, the Grand Gallery, and the Queen's Chamber are must-see attractions. Aside from the King's Chamber, there are five Relieving Chambers that weren't meant to be seen and are solely there to keep the King's Chamber from collapsing or changing over time. Keep in mind that most of the historic treasures that were deposited within the pyramid at the time of Khufu's death were stolen centuries ago, and what remains in modern history has been relocated to museums all around the world as you tour the Pyramid of Khufu.

Location: Al Haram, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Giza Desert, Giza Governorate 3512201