Great Pyramids at Giza

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.

Related terms

Sphinx: A sphinx is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human or animal. The most famous sphinx is located near the pyramids at Giza.

Hieroglyphics: Hieroglyphics are ancient Egyptian writing systems that used pictorial symbols. They were often inscribed on temple walls, tombs, and papyrus scrolls.

Valley Temple: Valley Temples were mortuary temples associated with each pyramid complex in ancient Egypt. They served as places for purification rituals before burial ceremonies.