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Giza Pyramids, Egypt

The Giza Pyramids are a complex of ancient pyramids located in Giza, Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River.

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The complex includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the largest and oldest of the pyramids,

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as well as several smaller pyramids and the Sphinx statue.

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The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu

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and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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The Giza Pyramids are made of limestone blocks that weigh up to 80 tons each

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