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Great Pyramids at Giza

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Great Pyramids at Giza are monumental structures built as tombs for the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. They were constructed using large limestone blocks and served as symbols of the pharaoh's power and afterlife beliefs.

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