The most famous of the monuments remains the great Pyramids at Giza. The compound is located just a few kilometers south of Cairo. Due to the massive intrusion of the nearby real estate, the last house is just a few hundred meters, from the Giza site. Yet, the entire site feels a world apart. What attracts visitors most is the location of the three larger pyramids and sphinx. The complex also contains many temples, outer buildings and other places of worship.

It is not only the great pyramid that demands attention but the two sister pyramids also offer a glimpse into an intriguing art of ancient engineering. On arrival, the pyramid of Khafre greets the visitors which to an on-looker looks larger than the Great Pyramid. Experts believe that it was purposely built on a high mound with steep angles to create an illusion of its greater size. Just for this reason, it is mistaken as the great Pyramid, itself. The smallest of the three is that of the Menkaure. It too has its fair share of legends and myths that far outweigh its larger neighbors. The pyramid is half limestone, half brick and the mechanical engineering and design doesn’t match its cousins. Stories abound and the pyramid reveals its secrets every year. Talk about the giant and fully functional boats discovered beneath the Great Pyramid.