Memphis and its Necropolis: The Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur is a burial site that shaped the culture and history of Egypt. Located on the west bank of the River Nile, these pyramids are well- known for their outstanding construction methods.
The Pharaohs of Egypt believed that they would become gods after their death. To prepare for the afterlife, they built temples for the gods and huge pyramid tombs filled with treasures for themselves. The pyramids would be filled with things that each ruler needs to guide and sustain him in the next world. The pyramids of Giza in Northern Egypt are the most popular among these. They were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Pharaoh Khufu started the first Giza pyramid project in 2550 BC. The Great Pyramid he built is the largest in Giza, rising 147 metres above the rocky plateau. Pharaoh Khafre, the son of Khufu, built the second pyramid at Giza in 2520 BC. This included the limestone monument called the Sphinx which has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.
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