Definition: The Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving member of the original Seven Wonders of the World (well, depends on which Seven Wonder list you read). They include three Old Kingdom burial structures and the Sphinx, built by the 4th dynasty pharaohs Khufu (also spelled Cheops by the Greeks) and known as the Great Pyramid, Khafre (spelled Chephren), and Menkaure (spelled Mycerinus) between 2613-2494 BC.
More on the Giza Plateau Pyramids
- Giza Plateau Pyramids: A Slide Show
- The Sphinx
- Khafre's Pyramid
- Khufu's Pyramid
- Menkaure's Pyramid
- The Great Pyramid (book review of John Romer's recent book
- Ancient Egypt Timeline and Definition
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Also Known As: The Giza Plateau Pyramids
