Virtual Tour of the Great Pyramid of Giza

 

Welcome to the Giza Plateau in Egypt! The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for Pharaoh Khufu around 2600 BCE. It is one of the most famous monuments from Ancient Egypt.

During this virtual tour, you will explore the pyramid, observe its stone blocks and investigate the surrounding landscape. You will use historical evidence to learn about the past and the achievements of Ancient Egyptians.

Explore the Great Pyramid

Explore three stops on our virtual tour. Observe the Great Pyramid, investigate the surrounding landscape and use historical evidence to discover what the monument can teach us about Ancient Egypt.

The Pyramid

Observe the pyramid's shape, size and stone blocks.Think: What do you notice about how it was built?

The Surroundings

Explore the Giza Plateau and look at the surrounding monuments.

Think: Why might this place have been important to Ancient Egyptians?

Historical Evidence

 

Historians study buildings, objects and archaeological discoveries to learn about the past.

Think: What can the pyramid tell us about Ancient Egypt?

Your Turn: Become a History Detective

Now it is your turn to investigate! Look closely at the photographs on this page and use your observations to answer these questions.

  1. What can you see in the photographs?

  2. What do the pyramid and its stone blocks tell us about Ancient Egyptian building skills?

  3. What would you like to know about the people who built the pyramid?

  4. What other historical evidence could help answer your questions?

Investigating the Evidence

Historians investigate evidence to learn about people and places from the past. The Great Pyramid is an important historical source because it provides clues about ancient Egyptian building skills, beliefs and society.

Think about it: What can we learn from a building that has survived for thousands of years?

Your History Detective Challenge

Imagine you are a historian exploring the Great Pyramid.

  1. Describe three things you can observe in the photographs.

  2. Explain what one observation might tell you about Ancient Egypt.

  3. Write one question you would like to investigate.

  4. Identify another source that could help answer your question.