Tag Pyramid

Pyramid is a structure whose outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a single step at the top, making the shape roughly a pyramid in the geometric sense. The base of a pyramid can be trilateral, quadrilateral, or of any polygon shape. As such, a pyramid has at least three outer triangular surfaces.

The Great Pyramid of Giza

Great Pyramid of Giza: Egyptian Landmarks
The Great Pyramid of Giza is a key component of the UNESCO World Heritage site known as “Memphis and its Necropolis—the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur.” This remarkable site is situated at the heart of the Nile’s western floodplain in Egypt. It encompasses various ancient ruins, including the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, Abu Ruwaysh, and Abusir. In 1979, UNESCO collectively recognized these sites as a World Heritage site. The Great Pyramid of Giza holds a special place within this complex. It stands as the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as the monumental tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Constructed in the early 26th century BC, over a span of approximately 27 years, this pyramid is not only the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World but also the sole wonder that has remained largely intact through the ages.

Pyramids of Meroe

Nubian Pyramids, Sudan
Meroe, also known as Meroe Pyramids or Nubian Pyramids and colloquially as Meroe Sudan, are pyramids in Sudan that were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011

Pyramid Facts

Facts About Pyramids in Egypt
Memphis and its Necropolis—the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur on Egypt's western bank of the Nile—were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.