The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the most amazing structures in the world. It was built by the ancient Egyptians more than 4,500 years ago as a tomb for their pharaoh Khufu. It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids on the Giza plateau, and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still survives today. The Great Pyramid is a marvel of engineering and architecture. It has a base length of about 230 meters (756 feet) and a height of about 139 meters (454 feet). It co