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.
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Egypt's number one tourist attraction
Neighborhood: Giza
Nearest Train: Giza.
Phone: +20 2 383 8823
Map | 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.
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Daily 8:30a-4:30pFour Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Stay two nights, and receive the 3rd night FREE! www.SantaBarbaraCa.com/Partners
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A chance
I am Egyptian . I would like to send greetings for all of you and introduce a great offer . we have...
Reviewed by:maher from on Sep 18 2008
Breath Taking...
i had the chance to go and i did...i rented a flat in Giza..and went to see the most breath taking t...
Reviewed by:blue moonlight from on Sep 01 2008
Great but...
The Pyramids are incredible. There is no getting around it. However, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, ...
Reviewed by:Gabriel from on May 05 2008
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