The pyramids, Egypt

The pyramids, Giza
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The pyramids have been standing strong for thousands of years. The three most famous ones are found outside of Giza, including the Sphinx.

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The pyramids of Egypt, among the largest constructions ever built by man, [1], constitute one of the most potent and enduring symbols of Ancient Egyptian civilization. It is generally accepted by most archaeologists that they were constructed as burial monuments associated with royal solar and stellar cults, and most were built during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods

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