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Great Pyramid of Khufu
📍 Great Pyramid of Giza, Al Haram, Giza, Egypt
4.5/ 5.0
★★★★★
Introduction
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Built ~2560 BC, ~146 m tall (now ~138 m), ~2.3 million blocks — the pinnacle of ancient Egyptian civilization. Largest of the Giza pyramids; ~2560 BC. ~146 m original height; world's tallest for ~3,800 years. ~2.3 million blocks; ~2.5 tons each. Interior passages open (separate ticket). Only surviving Ancient Wonder.
✨ Highlights
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Ancient Wonder
Only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.
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Scale
~146 m tall; ~2.3 million blocks — ancient Egypt's greatest.
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Royal tomb
Tomb of Pharaoh Khufu, Fourth Dynasty.
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Interior
Interior passages open (separate ticket).
🛈 Practical Info
→Tickets：Buy entry ticket; interior needs separate ticket.
→Sun：Desert sun is intense; sun protection and water essential.
→Early：Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat.
→Combine：With Sphinx, Pyramid of Khafre and Saqqara.
→Guide：Local guide recommended; beware of touts.
💡 Tips
• Entry ticket; interior needs separate ticket. Desert sun intense.
• With Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre.
• Opening and admission are subject to official notice.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Great Pyramid of Khufu?
Entry ticket; interior needs separate ticket. Desert sun intense. With Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
