The Great Sphinx and the Egyptian Pyramids of Giza are two of the most well-known tourist attractions in the world, and they have been since Roman times. A king from the fourth dynasty was buried in each of these magnificent buildings (c.2613–2494 BC).

King Khufu (c. 2589–2566 BC) had the Great Giza Pyramid constructed for him, and the other two were for his son Khafre and grandson Menkaure. The first structure to reach a height greater than Khufu’s pyramid would not be constructed for another 3,800 years!

Although the three pyramids stand out on the plateau, there are also many additional structures all around them.

Saqqara, one of the most significant cemeteries, is situated 40 kilometers southwest of Cairo. Memphis was one of the most significant towns in ancient Egyptian history. Most likely, the location’s name comes from Sokar, the god of this necropolis.

It is a true open-air museum, featuring artifacts from every period of ancient Egypt’s history. This is also where the Step Pyramid of Djoser is located, and here were buried kings and noblemen from the first two dynasties (c.3040-2686 BC) (c.2686–2667 BC).

The graves of the princesses Sit-Hathor are situated on either side of the pyramid of King Senwosret III. The King Amenemhat III Black Pyramid is similarly in poor conservation condition. It still stands apart from the Sneferu Pyramid despite the degradation of its stones. The Egyptian Museum has a stone pyramid, the pyramid’s tip.