The Giza Necropolis
The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops): The largest and oldest pyramid in the Giza complex, built for Pharaoh Khufu (reigned 2589–2566 BCE).
The Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren): The second-largest pyramid, built for Pharaoh Khafre (reigned 2558–2532 BCE).
The Pyramid of Menkaure: The smallest of the three main pyramids, built for Pharaoh Menkaure (reigned 2510–2480 BCE).
The Great Sphinx: A limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh (believed to represent Khafre)
Worker Villages and Cemeteries: Excavations have revealed worker villages, cemeteries, and smaller tombs for nobles and officials.
Temples and Causeways:Mortuary temples and causeways connected the pyramids to the Nile Valley.
References
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- www.smithsonianmag.com
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- www.livescience.com
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