The Pyramids of Giza

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July 8th, 2007 by Shenron

The Pyramids of Giza are located near Cairo in Egypt and are one of the traditional Seven Wonders of the World, being the only one of the seven to have survived until today. Because of this, it has automatically been added as one of the default New Seven Wonders of the World after pressure from Egypt and others who felt it wrong to even risk having it dislodged from the “Wonders of the World” list, albeit not a scientific or official list.

The necropolis consists of six recognizable pyramids, the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure are the three largest. The Pyramids are thought to have been constructed most actively around 2500 BC, with construction lasting for many years between each massive pyramid, and for a while it was thought to have occurred through the use of slave labor – however that has come into controversy with new evidence. Currently they are the biggest attraction in Egypt to visit, as they also have the sphinx near by (in the same complex actually) and offer tours.

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