Welcome to Giza Pyramids Digital Museum
The Giza Pyramid Complex, located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These monumental structures, built over 4,500 years ago, stand as enduring testaments to the architectural prowess and cultural significance of ancient Egypt.
Go inside the Great Pyramids at Giza
Learn about Giza, Egypt, who built the Pyramid, and what they were used for.
Stories
How did they build the Great Pyramid of Giza? – Soraya Field Fiorio
Uncovering the ancient secrets of the Great Pyramid | 60 Minutes Australia
Building The Great Pyramid of Giza | Lost Treasures Of Egypt | National Geographic UK
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Pyramids of Giza location
Address: Giza Necropolis, Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Find on Maps
The Pyramids of Giza are situated in the Giza Governorate, to the west of the Egyptian capital of Cairo. They are located along Al-Haram Street in Giza.
Closest landmark: Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Marriot Mena House hotel, and more
Nearest city: Cairo (15 km)
Threats Facing the Pyramids
Egyptian pyramids could be lost to climate change
- Impact of Climate Change: Extreme weather events caused by climate change, such as heavy rainfall and high temperatures, may accelerate the erosion and damage of the pyramid structures.
- Pollution and Air Contamination: Industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust in the surrounding area may lead to pollution on the surface of the pyramids, accelerating their aging and erosion.
- Tourism Pressure: The influx of large numbers of tourists may exert pressure on the structure of the pyramids, accelerating their wear and tear.
- Illegal Trafficking and Theft: Due to their long history, the pyramids may become targets of illegal trafficking and theft, leading to the loss and destruction of artifacts.
What We Should Do as Visitors:
- As visitors, we have a responsibility to protect and preserve the cultural heritage of the pyramids. Here’s what we can do:
- Respect Regulations: Follow the rules and guidelines for pyramid tourism, including refraining from writing on the pyramids or climbing them.
- Keep it Clean: Avoid littering and keep the surrounding environment of the pyramids clean.
- Respect History: Refrain from carving or graffitiing on the pyramids, and avoid damaging the pyramid structures and artifacts.
- Support Sustainable Tourism: Choose environmentally friendly modes of travel, such as walking or biking, to reduce the environmental impact on the pyramids.
- Educate Others: Share correct knowledge and behavior guidelines for pyramid protection with others, encouraging everyone to protect this precious cultural heritage.
Game about Pyramids
The Pyramids Explore these ancient wonders
With this beautiful iPad app you can explore the incredible pyramids and tombs of ancient Egypt. Fly around the plateau where the pyramids and the Sphinx are located at Giza near Cairo. Enter and wander around the labyrinthine tombs and passageways. Examine stunning wall paintings in incredible detail, rotate royal statues and spin 3D objects. Everything has been painstakingly recreated from ultra-high-resolution digital imagery captured on location in Egypt by Sandro Vannini, the world’s greatest photographer of archeological sites and antiquities.
ASSASSIN’S CREED ORIGINS
Set in mysterious Ancient Egypt, Assassin’s Creed Origins is a new beginning. Experience a new way to fight while exploring the Great Pyramids and hidden tombs across the country of Ancient Egypt, and encounter many memorable storylines along your journey. And discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
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Banner 1: aerial photography of pyramids of Egypt, by Dario Morandotti, November 9, 2018. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL:https://unsplash.com/photos/aerial-photography-of-pyramids-of-egypt-rxv2qwYPe6s
Banner 2: the pyramids of giza are in the desert, by 2H Media, March 9, 2023. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/the-pyramids-of-giza-are-in-the-desert-bHPGIt68ugY
image 1:Pyramid of Giza, by Ricardo Gomez Angel, December 14, 2018. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/pyramid-of-giza-hAw4e-F4klY
image 2: a large pyramid in the middle of a desert, by Ben White, December 10, 2023. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-large-pyramid-in-the-middle-of-a-desert-4gTS5BLC3jA
image 3: Pyramid of Khafre, by Jeremy Bishop, August 19, 2017. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/pyramid-of-khafre-HcgK4WoBwzg
image 4: Pyramid of Giza, by Adam Bichler, April 25, 2018. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/pyramid-of-giza-Nsi6jZ9tRZo
image 5: brown pyramid under gray sky during daytime, by Joshua Michaels, June 18, 2020. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/brown-pyramid-under-gray-sky-during-daytime-ejqfevj3Xv8
image 6: The stepped pyramid at Saqqara, by Charlesjsharp, 1 February 2005. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Saqqara_pyramid.jpg
Illustration 1: Map of the Monuments at Giza, by MesserWoland, 19 December 2016. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, URL:https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Giza_pyramid_complex_(map).svg
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