Pyramid of Menkaure

The smallest of the three pyarmids on the site belongs to Menkaure, the successor of Khafre. It was unfinished at the time of the pharaohs death, and appears to have been finished hastily by his son

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Mortuary Temple of Khafre

This is part of the small temple complex attached to the pyramid of Khafre, almost entirely undecorated, but with the most amazing stonework and alabaster floor

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Solar Boat

A huge wooden boat, made of 1200 pieces of cedar, was found in a buried pit alongside the pyramid

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Sphinx

Perhaps the most recognizable monument in the word, the Great Sphinx at Giza

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Queens Pyramids in Giza

These three small pyramids are designated the Queen’s Pyramids, and are the burial places for Menkaure’s queens.

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Tomb of Sheshemnufer

A small, 6th Dynasty tomb of the overseer Sheshem-Nefer/Sheshemnufer. It was only recently opened (not accessible in 2003)

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Camels at Giza

There are a number of stables for horses and camels around Giza — it is possible to rent either and ride to Saqqara, or just get aride around the pyramids

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Giza Plateau

One pyramid is amazing, a plateau with three enormous pyramids definitely qualifies as a world wonder even in their crumbling state.

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Great Pyramid of Khufu

The largest of the pyramids on the plateau belongs to Khufu (Cheops). It is the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. And a wonder it is.

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