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    Top 10 Interesting Facts About Pyramids of Giza

    Eman FatimaBy 4 Mins Read
    Top 10 Interesting Facts About Pyramids of Giza

    The Pyramids of Giza, located on the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt, are among the most iconic & ancient structures in the world. The Pyramids of Giza are three large pyramids built as royal tombs during Egypt’s Old Kingdom period (around 2600–2500 BCE). They were constructed to honor and house the pharaohs after death.

    • The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the largest and most famous
    • The Pyramid of Khafre
    • The Pyramid of Menkaure

    Top 10 Interesting Facts About Pyramids of Giza

    Let’s discuss very little-known facts about the Pyramids of Giza.

    2. The Real Entrance Is 17 Meters High:

    The actual entrance to the Great Pyramid is about 17 meters (56 feet) above the ground. But most people don’t go in through that door. Instead, there’s a tunnel dug around 820 AD by a man named Caliph al-Ma’mun, who was searching for treasure. That tunnel is used by tourists today.

    I'm Eman Fatima, the owner of eftory.com. As a travel blogger and history teacher, I'm on a mission to explore my planet's beauty and hidden treasures while sharing the history behind destinations. Along with this, I want to make travel easy and hassle-free for adventurers across the globe.

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