Giza Pyramids
The classic view of the three great pyramids
The Great Sphinx, with the smallest of the three
great pyramids in the background
With her back to the pyramids, Kimberly contemplates the city of Cairo.
Notice how the pyramids lie right at the edge of the green space that
characterizes the five miles or so on each side of the Nile's full length.
The largest of the three great pyramids, the Pyramid of
Khufu or Cheops
Distant view of the Great Sphinx along with the two
smaller of the Great Pyramids. Notice the top of the
larger pyramid. This is the remnant of the original
smooth surface that once covered all the pyramids
from top to bottom.
A closeup of one edge of the Khufu Pyramid,
showing the massive stones with wihch the
pyramids were built.