Home > Tourist Attractions  > Egypt   Select from the following attraction(s).   Abu Simbel Ahramat Al-Jizah and Abu el-Hol (Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx) Biban el-Melouk and Biban el-Harem (Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens) Deir el-Bahri (Hatshepsut’s Temple) El Mathas El Massry (Egyptian Antiquities Museum) Ipet-Isut (Karnak Temple)       Ahramat Al-Jizah and Abu el-Hol (Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx) Description: The Pyramids at Giza are among the best-known ancient monuments in the world and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world still standing. Of the three pyramids, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, which consists of two million blocks of stone, is the oldest and largest; it was built between 2589 and 2566 BC by the IV Dynasty pharaoh Khufu and is 140m (482ft) high. Of the other two pyramids, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is sometimes known as the Second Pyramid, is the more famous due to its imposing size, with its base once covering an area of 216 sq metres (2325 sq ft). It was discovered in 1818 and is situated to the southwest of Cheops. Although it appears to be taller than the Great Pyramid, as it stands on higher ground, this pyramid, which was built by Khufu’s son Khafre, is actually smaller than Cheops. The third pyramid, the Pyramid of Mycerinus, which stands some 67m (220ft) high, was started by Khafre’s successor, Menkaure, although he died before it was completed. The famous Sphinx, which is called Abu el-Hol in Arabic, stands in front of the Great Pyramid, with the body of a lion joined to the head of a man. The Sphinx, which is 60m (200ft) long and 20m (65ft) high, was carved over 4500 years ago out of a single block of sandstone left over from building the Great Pyramid. The sights at Giza are among the most famous in the world and continue to fascinate hordes of visitors every year. There is a Sound and Light show every night at Giza which adds to the atmosphere surrounding these mysterious ancient sights. Contact Addresses: For more information on the Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx, contact the Ministry of Tourism (see Tourist Information above). Transportation: Air: Cairo International Airport. Rail: Train: Ramses Station. Road: Bus: 8 from Midan Tahrir. Public buses also run from Ahmed Helmi Bus Station. Taxi: Many visitors take a taxi from Cairo city centre. Car: Sharia al-Ahram (Pyramids Road) (from Cairo city centre). Opening Times: Daily 0700-1600. Admission Fees: Site: E£40 (adult), E£20 (student). Great Pyramid: E£40 (adult), E£20 (student).     Copyright © 2005 Highbury Columbus Travel Publishing Ltd.  Terms and Conditions apply.