The Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Cairo, Egypt.
Even with so few resources, they were able to build the Giza pyramids perfectly aligned with the Orion Belt. In addition, they are totally north-facing, with a very low margin of error. The Sphinx that guards the pyramids of Giza does not have the nose. An ancient legend said that Napoleon and his soldiers had destroyed him. But more recent studies have shown that even before Napoleon the Sphinx no longer had a nose. And the mystery remains! *** The pyramid trio of Giza (or Giza) was erected at the behest of the Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure pharaohs, respectively, father, son and grandson. The three pyramids are arranged in order of size and age. The largest, oldest and most famous of all is the Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Great Pyramid. Originally 146 m (9 m more than presently, since it lacks part of the top and the lining) and 230 m of base, it is formed by more than 2 million blocks of stone weighing about 2.5 tons each and some arrive to weigh even more than double that (!!!!). The construction of the pyramid is surrounded by mysteries and impresses. Next is the Pyramid of Khafre, son of Cheops. The pyramid is 143 m high and 210 m high, and although it is a little smaller than the first one, it appears to be larger since it is 10 m higher. It is the only one that kept the limestone cladding with which the pyramids were covered and which was mined in the Middle Ages for the construction of the medieval city of Cairo. Such a shame! Imagine how beautiful they should be, covered in white limestone gleaming in the sun? It is as big as the Khufu pyramid, but not as famous as it is, so harassment is minor! Oh, and not to mention that she has, as guardian, no one else less than the Great Sphinx, which with the lion-shaped body and human head, is the image of Pharaoh Khafren himself. Although many have been disappointed by the size of the Sphinx it is, yes, huge! It is 20 m high and 57 m long. Of course, if we compare with the size of the pyramids and even of other statues like those of Abu Simbel or those of the Temples of Luxor, the sphinx is really small. But nothing that takes away its luster or diminishes its beauty. The pyramid of Miquerinos - son of Khephren and grandson of Khufu - is the smallest of the three, it is "only" 66 m high and 108 m high. Next to the pyramid of Miquerinos, there are 3 smaller pyramids that belong to the 3 wives of the Pharaoh. The same can be seen in the other pyramids as well, but here they are better preserved and more visible. I think most people imagine that the pyramids are "lost" in the middle of the desert and that it is difficult to reach them, right? None of this! They are practically in the middle of the city. They stay in Giza (or Giza) in the Cairo metropolitan area. Unfortunately, it is possible to see the city from almost anywhere in the Giza complex, which spoils the magic of the place a bit ... but just turn your back and you will not see anything but sand and pyramids!