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Great Pyramid of Giza, Ancient pyramid in Egypt.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex.

It was built as a tomb over a 10 to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC.

The pyramid is seen as a symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization.

It is located on the outskirts of Cairo and is accessible to tourists.

It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is largely intact.

Location: Giza Governorate

Inception: 2560 BCE

Architect: Hemiunu

Architectural style: ancient Egyptian architecture

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Height: 137.5 m

Material: limestone, granite

GPS coordinates: 29.97915,31.13422

Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap

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