About Great Pyramid of Giza: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one still standing today. Built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu, it was the tallest human-made structure on Earth for almost 4,000 years. Ancient Egyptian workers moved over two million giant stone blocks to build it, without any modern machines. World's Tallest Building for Millennia — It held the record for tallest human-made structure for almost 4,000 years, until the 14th century AD.

Location: Giza, Egypt · Built: Around 2560 BC · Height: 146.6 m (481 ft) originally · Purpose: Royal tomb · Builder: Pharaoh Khufu's Egypt · Materials: ~2.3 million limestone blocks · Unesco Status: World Heritage Site since 1979 · Status Today: Still standing · Original Look: Once smooth and shining