Guvernoratul Giza

Obiective turistice în Guvernoratul Giza

Giza Governorate Essentials

Explore the monumental legacy of ancient Egypt across Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur. This selection spans the evolution of pyramid construction, from the 27th-century BC Step Pyramid of Djoser and the experimental Bent Pyramid to the iconic Giza plateau featuring the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. It includes the ruins of Memphis, the Old Kingdom's capital, and the modern Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses extensive archaeological collections. The list also features the evening Sound & Light Show, providing a historical narrative against the backdrop of the illuminated monuments.

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Great Pyramid of Giza

Largest pyramid of the ancient world and the oldest of the Seven Wonders. Built around 2560 BC as a tomb, this structure remained the world's tallest man-made construction for more than 3,700 years.

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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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Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, is an archaeological museum under construction in Giza, Egypt.

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Saqqara Necropolis

Saqqara is an area that once used to serve as a burial site for the nearby city of Memphis.

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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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Memphis and its Necropolis

Located roughly 19 km from the city of Cairo, this area is full of remains of what once used to be the capital of the Old Kingdom and a…

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Pyramid of Djoser

Pyramid of Djoser is believed to be the very first pyramid built in Egypt, dating back to the 27th century BC.

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Bent Pyramid

The Bent Pyramid is an ancient Egyptian pyramid located at the royal necropolis of Dahshur, approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo,…

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Red Pyramid

The Red Pyramid, also called the North Pyramid, is the largest of the pyramids located at the Dahshur necropolis in Cairo, Egypt.

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Sound & Light Show

This breath-taking interplay of lasers, lights and music embosoms the pyramids with mysterious atmosphere.

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