7 Man Made Wonders Of The World

Pyramids of Giza

It is a testament to the incredible engineering feats achieved by the ancient Egyptians, and their mastery of architecture. The three pyramids found in Giza were built over the course of three generations by Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and continue to stand tall to this day.

The construction of this magnificent structure required over two million blocks of stone, and it took around 20 years to complete, concluding around 2560 BC. At an astounding height of 139 meters (455 feet), the Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest pyramid in Egypt. Although Khafre’s Pyramid appears larger due to its placement at a higher elevation, the Great Pyramid of Khufu remains a truly awe-inspiring marvel of human engineering.

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