Pyramids of Giza facts
Quick answerThe three pyramids of Giza were built around 4,500 years ago as royal tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. They sit on the edge of Cairo beside the Sphinx.
Who built them and when
They were built around 4,500 years ago in the Old Kingdom as tombs for Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, by skilled paid workers rather than slaves.
Size and survival
The Great Pyramid stood as the tallest building on earth for thousands of years and is the only one of the seven ancient wonders still standing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old are the Pyramids of Giza?
The pyramids of Giza are around 4,500 years old, built in the Old Kingdom during the reigns of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Who built the Pyramids of Giza?
They were built by skilled, paid Egyptian workers organised into teams, not by slaves as the old myth says. They were tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.