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Giza Necropolis

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Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
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Explore the Giza Necropolis

The Giza Necropolis is home to the Great Pyramids and the iconic Great Sphinx, key symbols of ancient Egypt. This archaeological site dates back to approximately 2500 BC during the Fourth Dynasty and served as a monumental burial ground.

Established by Pharaoh Khufu, the Great Pyramid is the largest of the three and originally stood at 146.6 meters. Unique features include elaborate burial chambers and the massive limestone statue of the Sphinx, measuring 73.5 meters long.

Essential Highlights

🌍 Great Pyramid: The most renowned pyramid, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu.
🦁 Great Sphinx: The world’s largest monolith statue, depicting a lion's body with a human head.
📜 Historic Tombs: Houses of pharaohs and nobility, showcasing ancient burial practices.

Visitors can enjoy the site with various accessibility options; it appeals to tourists, families, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Giza Necropolis

Largest Monolith

The Great Sphinx is the largest monolithic statue in the world, carved from limestone.

Pyramid Origins

The Great Pyramid was originally covered with casing stones made of highly polished Tura limestone.

Alignment Mystery

The pyramids are aligned with remarkable precision to the cardinal points of the compass.

Location

Al Haram

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