All of Egypt's pyramids, except the small Third Dynasty pyramid at Zawyet el-Maiyitin, are sited on the west bank of the Nile, and most are grouped together in a number of pyramid fields.

Pyramids of Giza, three 4th- dynasty (c. 2575–c. 2465 bce) pyramids erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Al-Jīzah (Giza) in northern Egypt. In ancient times they were …

Oct 14, 2009 · Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of the most magnificent...

Each of the three massive Egyptian pyramids is but one part of the Giza pyramid complex that includes a palace, temples, solar boat pits, and other features. Here’s what to know about who built...

Pyramids did not stand alone but were part of a group of buildings which included temples, chapels, other tombs, and massive walls. Remnants of funerary boats have also been excavated; the best …

Aug 4, 2025 · The three main pyramids were built on the Giza Plateau over successive generations by the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Each pyramid was a royal funerary complex that also …

Jul 20, 2025 · To understand who built the pyramids, one must first understand when and why they were built. The era of pyramid construction flourished during Egypt’s Old Kingdom, specifically the Fourth …

Oct 19, 2023 · The area around the ancient capital city of Memphis, Egypt, located just south of modern-day Cairo along the Nile River, contains dozens of pyramids built as burial chambers for kings during …

Almost all the pyramids of Egypt are on the west bank of the Nile. This is because Egyptian civilizations believe that the west was associated with death because that is where the sun sets. The Great …

The Great Pyramid of Giza[a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu ("Cheops"), who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC[3] over a …