Giza

Ancient sites in Giza

Ancient Egyptian Wonders

This archaeological collection centers on the Giza Plateau, featuring the Fourth Dynasty pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure alongside the Great Sphinx. It highlights the evolution of Egyptian architecture from the Old Kingdom's limestone monuments and solar barques to the medieval Islamic landmarks of Cairo, including the Al-Azhar and Muhammad Ali mosques. The list also encompasses the Coptic heritage of the Hanging Church and the world-renowned collection of pharaonic treasures housed within the Egyptian Museum.

Ancient Egyptian Wonders — Map

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Great Sphinx of Giza

This stupendous 73 m long and 20 m tall limestone statue seems to watch over the pyramids of Giza.

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Egyptian Museum

This history museum showcases a tremendous collection of pharaonic antiquities including mummies and other items found in tombs.

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Pyramid of Khafre

Seemingly higher than Khufu, this pyramid is easily recognisable by its limestone cap.

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Pyramid of Menkaure

Menkaure is known as the smallest pyramid in Giza and is built from white limestone and red granite.

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Giza Necropolis

The Giza pyramid complex in Egypt is home to the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their…

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El Azhar Mosque

Established in 972, Al-Azhar represents the oldest mosque and the oldest operating university in Cairo with more than thousand years of…

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Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Also known as the Alabaster Mosque, this mosque with two minarets is one of the most popular landmarks in the city.

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Saint Virgin Mary's Church

Visiting this famous monument of Coptic Christians is a must. Also known as the Hanging Church, the building is embellished with hundred of…

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Pyramid of Khentkawes

The pyramid of Khentkaus I or step tomb of Khentkaus I is a Fourth Dynasty two-stepped tomb built for the Queen Mother Khentkaus I in Giza.

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Great Sphinx of Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human, and the body of a lion.

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Alqryt alfrwnyt

An animated combination of a theme park and a living history project. Enjoy a day out and learn all you've ever wanted to know about ancient…

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Amenhotep II Temple

Small mud-brick structure built by the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep II, situated to the north of the Great Sphinx.

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Valley Temple of Khafre

Old Kingdom temple constructed from megalithic limestone blocks encased in red granite with polished alabaster floors. It was used for the funerary rites of Pharaoh Khafre.

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Valley Temple of Menkaure

Funerary structure located at the end of the causeway for the Pyramid of Menkaure. Originally started in stone and finished in mud-brick, it yielded the famous triad statues of the pharaoh.

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Solar Boat Museum

The Giza Solar boat museum was dedicated to display the reconstructed Khufu ship, a solar barque of pharaoh Khufu.

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Mosque of Amr ibn al-As

Even though, originally, this mosque was the first one built in Egypt, due to the building being continuously rebuild and restored, there…

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Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad

Named after Sultan al-Muayyad, this mosque is yet another Cairo's example of the Mamluk architecture that was completed in 1421.

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Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque

Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque, dating back to the 14th century, is a gem of the so-called Mamluk Architecture.

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Layer Pyramid

The Layer Pyramid is a ruined step pyramid dating to the 3rd Dynasty of Egypt and located in the necropolis of Zawyet El Aryan.

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