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
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