Pyramids of Giza
Egypt ยท Africa
Big pyramids in the sand in Egypt.
The pyramids of Giza stand at the edge of the desert in Egypt. They were built about 4,500 years ago.
The pyramids of Giza were built as tombs for pharaohs about 4,500 years ago. The Great Pyramid is the only Wonder of the ancient world still standing, and the pyramids rise at the desert's edge beside the city of Cairo.

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The pyramids were built about 4,500 years ago as tombs for pharaohs.
The Great Pyramid is the only Wonder of the ancient world still standing.
The pyramids sit at the edge of the desert, right next to the city of Cairo.
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