The Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza


  • Location: The pyramids of Giza can be found in Cairo, Egypt.

  • Absolute Location: The absolute location is 30 degrees north and 31 degrees east.

  • My Place is Famous for: The Pyramids of Giza are famous because it is one of the World’s seven Ancient Wonders and because they date back over 3 thousand years Before Christ.

  • Description: The pyramid of Cheops is 480 feet tall. It is located in Giza, Cairo. There are three main pyramids.

  • Three interesting facts:
    1)The Great Pyramid of Cheops consists of over 2 million blocks.
    2) The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving of the world’s seven wonders.
    3) The three Great Pyramids of Giza are directly aligned to three stars on orion's belt.