The Great Pyramid of Giza[a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC[3] …

1 janv. 2026 · Pyramids of Giza are three 4th-dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 BCE) pyramids erected on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jizah (Giza), northern Egypt. In ancient times they were …

The pyramids of Egypt fascinated travellers and conquerors in ancient times and continue to inspire wonder in the tourists, mathematicians, and archeologists who visit, explore, measure, …

8 sept. 2025 · A pyramid, in its most basic definition, is a monumental structure with a broad base that narrows gradually to a point or apex. Its sides are usually triangular, meeting at the top, …

14 oct. 2009 · The pyramid's smooth, angled sides symbolized the rays of the sun and were designed to help the king's soul ascend to heaven and join the gods, particularly the sun god Ra.

19 oct. 2023 · Ancient Egyptians during the third and fourth dynasties perfected the construction of pyramids as burial chambers for their kings.

2 sept. 2009 · The most outstanding example of pyramid building in Egypt was the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with a base …

10 sept. 2025 · How the Egyptian pyramids were built has long been a mystery. Constructed as tombs for the pharaohs over 4,000 years ago, more than 100 of them remain. The largest one, …

The first pyramid in Egypt was a stepped pyramid built by Djoser about the year 2630 BC. After that, building pyramids became a common way to bury pharaohs and rulers in Egypt.

Ancient Egyptians built pyramids from 2700 BC until around 1700 BC. The first pyramid was erected during the Third Dynasty by the Pharaoh Djoser and his architect Imhotep.