Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
Neighborhood: Giza
Nearest Train: Giza.
Phone: +20 2 383 8823
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The most famous site in Egypt, and the one that appears on almost every tour package, this is the oldest and largest of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Built by the IV Dynasty pharaoh Khufu (better known as Cheops) around B.C. 2570, this 140-meter-high monument contains an estimated 2.3 million blocks averaging 2.5 tons. Its purpose is controversial: Many believe it was the ancient burial chamber of the pharaoh and his queen, while others suggest it had astronomical functions. As no inscriptions or mummies were found inside, speculation continues. It is now illegal to climb the pyramid, but you can go inside. After a descent at a crouch, a steep ascending passage leads to the Grand Gallery and two chambers. The King's Chamber contains a lidless granite sarcophagus while the so-called Queens Chamber was found empty. A separate ticket is required to enter each pyramid and the Solar Boat Museum.
Daily 8:30a-4:30p
Egypt's number one tourist attraction
Neighborhood: Giza
Nearest Train: Giza.
Phone: +20 2 383 8823
add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Virtual Tour Website
The most famous site in Egypt, and the one that appears on almost every tour package, this is the oldest and largest of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Built by the IV Dynasty pharaoh Khufu (better known as Cheops) around B.C. 2570, this 140-meter-high monument contains an estimated 2.3 million blocks averaging 2.5 tons. Its purpose is controversial: Many believe it was the ancient burial chamber of the pharaoh and his queen, while others suggest it had astronomical functions. As no inscriptions or mummies were found inside, speculation continues. It is now illegal to climb the pyramid, but you can go inside. After a descent at a crouch, a steep ascending passage leads to the Grand Gallery and two chambers. The King's Chamber contains a lidless granite sarcophagus while the so-called Queens Chamber was found empty. A separate ticket is required to enter each pyramid and the Solar Boat Museum.
Daily 8:30a-4:30pReviews
Great but...
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Reviewed by:glevin3737@rogers.com from on May 05 2008
better things to see
As an independent traveller I had a terrible experience at the pyramids that should serve as a warni...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 19 2008
Breathtaking
The history of the pyramids is amazing. I saw these pyramids in 1991 and was very impressed by thei...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 26 2007
