Dashur

The pyramids in Dashur are, in their own way, even more spectacular than the famous pyramids at Giza. They represent a significant step in pyramid development — the experiments to get the ‘true pyramid’ right.

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Pyramid of Khafre

Even though this pyramid is actually smaller than that of Khufu, it looks larger and still has the remains of its casing stone covering at the top

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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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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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Seila Step Pyramid

A small cult pyramid built by Huni in the 3rd Dynasty that no one ever asks to see…so we set off into the desert and tried to find it

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