The Pyramids of Giza are something most of us are familiar with.
The Great Pyramid is one of the oldest structures in the world today. The magnificent structure was built for the Pharaoh Khufu, around 2560 BC. In fact, it is part of a complex of three large pyramids in the Giza Necropolis located in modern Cairo, Egypt. The other two are the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Along with these, the complex also consists of a majestic Sphinx statue.
There are various stories regarding the construction and completion of the pyramids and it is believed to have taken around 20 years to complete the works.
Inside the Great Pyramid, there are three major rooms – the King’s Chamber, the Queen’s Chamber, and the Grand Gallery. There are also small tunnels and air shafts that lead to the chambers from outside. Incidentally, the Great Pyramid remained the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3800 years.