Giza pyramid complex
archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, Egypt
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Summary
Giza pyramid complex is an Ancient Egyptian necropolis[1]. It draws 16,984 Wikipedia views per month (ancient egyptian necropolis category, ranking #1 of 6).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Giza Governorate[3]
- Country: Egypt[4]
- Instance of: group[5], Three Greats[6]
- Part of: Giza Necropolis[7]
- Commons category: Giza pyramid complex[8]
- Said to be the same as: Giza Necropolis[9]
- Country of origin: Ancient Egypt[10], Egypt[11]
- Has part(s): Great Pyramid of Giza[12], Pyramid of Khafre[13], Pyramid of Menkaure[14]
- Located in/on physical feature: Giza Plateau[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Giza pyramid complex[16]
- Commons gallery: Giza pyramid complex[17]
- Described by source: Meyer’s Universum, Vierter Band[18]
- Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site[19]
- Elevation above sea level: 27 m[20]
- Area: 16,359 ha[21]
- Has part(s) of the class: Egyptian pyramids[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Giza pyramid complex include place des Pyramides[23], a square[24], in France[25], founded in 1801[26].
Why It Matters
Giza pyramid complex has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] It is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Entities named for it include place des Pyramides[23], a square[24], in France[25], founded in 1801[26].