Pyramids of Giza

Pyramids of Giza



Location
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest Wonder of the Ancient World and is the only Ancient Wonder to exist to the present time. In 2007, the Great Pyramid was left off the new Wonders of the World list, but was eventually given an honorary spot on the list. 

History

Taking after his father Snefru, Pharoh Khufu ordered his workers to begin contstruction on his burial site, the Great Pyramid.

Originally, historians belived thousands of slaves were used to build the Pyramids, but the theory has been rebuked as builders quarters were located around the building sites. The giant blocks used to build the Great Pyramid were located at a quarry and historians believe workers used the flooded Nile River to boat the large blocks from the quarry to the building site. In addition to workers, priests and astromers were used to align the pyramids to the stars.

It remained the tallest man made structure for over 3,800 years, until the spire of the Lincoln Cathedral was completed and rose above the Great Pyramid.