7 Ancient Egyptian Monuments That You Must Visit

Dimpy Bhatt
Nov 14, 2024

Pyramids at Giza

The Giza pyramid complex, the most recognizable ancient Egyptian buildings, was built by King Khufu, a prominent pharaoh, and took 20 years and 2.3 million stone blocks to construct.

Temple of Dendera

Temple of Dendera, 40 miles north of Karnak, features an outer hall with 24 columns and a capital depicting goddess Hathor, and a symbolic sky chart with Roman zodiac signs.

Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple Complex, an archaeological site, houses the Great Hypostyle Hall, designed by New Kingdom pharaoh Seti I, symbolizing primordial marsh land.

Cave of the Swimmers

Egypt's rock art, particularly in Wadi Sura, reveals the ingenuity of early settlers, who lived in savanna grassland and lakes, and their activities, including swimming in seasonal lakes.

Tomb of Tutankhamun

Egypt's museums house a significant collection of Egyptian antiquities, including a breastplate featuring Nut, the sky goddess, found in Tutankhamun's tomb.

Dahshur

Dahshur, south of Cairo, is home to the Bent Pyramid, built by pharaoh Seneferu. The pyramid's inclination changes from 54 degrees to 43 degrees, likely due to building issues.

Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx, carved from a rock outcrop, depicts Khaefre as a lion's body, measuring 240 feet long, 65 feet tall, and 62 feet wide. It was first repaired in antiquity.

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