What was the purpose of the pyramids of Giza?

There are many facts which is given by egyptologists. According to Strabo the pyramids served as "tombs of kings" (Geography, 17.1.33). read more

The Great Pyramid was built by the Pharaoh as a mechanical device to slow time in order to increase the Pharaoh’s life span. The Pharaoh was instructed to routinely sleep in the granite coffer within the King’s chamber. read more

Khufu's son, Pharaoh Khafre, built the second pyramid at Giza, circa 2520 B.C. His necropolis also included the Sphinx, a mysterious limestone monument with the body of a lion and a pharaoh's head. The Sphinx may stand sentinel for the pharaoh's entire tomb complex. read more