The Pyramids

Being the oldest and most intact of the ancient wonders of the world, the pyramids of Giza, collectively known as the Giza Necropolis including the 9 pyramids, the sphinx, surrounding cemeteries and workers village; remains one of the most famous places known to man. The three main pyramids belong in order of size to Khufu, Khafre, and Menkare with 6 smaller pyramids for their queens.

Menkare's pyramid is the not the largest but the most famous as it is the only pyramid to still retain part of it's polished limestone finish at the top, which gives it it's iconic appearance. Lining up just perfectly with the guardian sphinx, these two marvels combined create the imagery that most picture as Egypt.

Over 4,500 years old, these amazing structures took 10's of thousands of workers an estimated 20-30 years to build. As gateways to the after life these ancient kings spared no expense and on their tombs and in doing so perhaps they may not live on forever but their legacy certainly will with their pyramids permanently marking both history and the land.