The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Great Pyramid of Kufu, is a structure in which superlatives don't really do it justice.

It isn't just old, it's really old, and it isn't just big, it's really big.

It has served as a sent Sentinel to some of the most important

people and events in history, and it's also been the focal point of speculation about the

past. Learn more about the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world,

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slash Curiosity Stream. If you only know of the Great Pyramid through photos, you've probably seen images of it against a backdrop of the desert,

maybe with some camels walking in the foreground.

If you've actually visited the pyramid, you know that is only half true. Part of the pyramid does in fact

face the desert. However, the pyramid is also very clearly visible from modern Cairo.

If you look at a satellite image, you'll see that the Great Pyramid is only about

120 meters from a block of modern buildings. In fact, there's a Pizza Hut which is within

easy walking distance from the Great Pyramid. The location of the

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