Information about the Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Tombs in the Area:

The Pyramids

– The Great Pyramid: The largest pyramid in Egypt, built around 2580 BC. It is one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
– The Middle Pyramid: The second-largest pyramid, built around 2570 BC.
– The Small Pyramid: The smallest pyramid, built around 2565 BC.

The Sphinx

– The Sphinx: A massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, built around 2500 BC. It is one of Egypt’s most famous landmarks.

Saqqara

– Saqqara: An ancient city located in Giza, featuring several ancient monuments, including the Bent Pyramid and the Unfinished Pyramid.

Tombs

– Giza Tombs: An ancient cemetery containing several royal tombs.
– Saqqara Tombs: An ancient cemetery containing several royal tombs.

Number of Stones Used in the Pyramids

– The Great Pyramid: Composed of approximately 2.3 million stones, each weighing around 2.5 tons.
– The Middle Pyramid: Composed of approximately 1.6 million stones, each weighing around 2 tons.
– The Small Pyramid: Composed of approximately 1.1 million stones, each weighing around 1.5 tons.