The pyramids of giza They are some of the most incredible constructions in the world, and a witness to the civilization of ancient Egypt, one of the most important in the history of mankind. Let’s see what the pyramids of Giza are and what are some of their most amazing facts.
the pyramids of giza
They are some pyramids that are in the complex of the giza necropolis, where they share the spotlight with another of the most important monuments in Egypt, the Great Sphinx of Giza. Within the necropolis there are more pyramids and numerous temples, tombs or cemeteries, however the leading role is taken mainly by three, which are considered to be the pyramids of Giza: the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Micerinos.
The cheops pyramid It is the largest of all and the first to be built, since it dates back to approximately 2,600 BC. That makes it the only one of the wonders of the ancient world that is still standing today. Furthermore, until the 16th century it had the honor of being the tallest building in the world, at 146 meters high. It is believed that more than 2 million stone blocks weighing more than a ton each were needed for its construction. It is made up of three main chambers, two inside (the King’s Chamber and the Queen’s Chamber) and one underground (the Underground Chamber).
Khafre’s pyramid it also dates from the 26th century BC and in its time was called the Great Pyramid because, being located on a higher plateau, it gave the impression of being the largest of the three. However, it has 143.50 meters, staying just two meters from the measurements of the pyramid of Cheops. The sides of its base reach 215 meters.
For its part, the Pyramid of Menkaure It is the smallest of the three and in its time was known as the “Divine Pyramid”. As we say, its size is significantly smaller than the other two and “only” reaches 64 meters in height by 104 meters on the side at the base. Next to it stood other much smaller pyramids, called the pyramids of the queens.
The most surprising thing, without a doubt, is that despite the fact that they are almost 5,000 years old, they are in a very good state of preservation and have allowed us to know innumerable things about the society and culture of ancient Egypt.
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