The ancient Egyptian pyramids have remained unsurpassed for 4,500 years and are a must-see!

In 2560 BC, when the last capstone was placed, the Great Pyramid of Khufu became the tallest man-made structure on Earth. This record stood for 3,800 years. In an ancient era without iron tools or wheels, the pyramid became one of the most stunning openings in human civilization history. The pyramids represent the ancient Egyptians' worship of the sun god Ra and their obsession with immortality. The ancient Egyptians observed the sun rising in the east and setting in the west daily, cycling on the horizon, firmly believing that death was merely a passage to eternal life. The pyramid’s conical shape resembles solidified sun rays; its tiered structure symbolizes the pharaoh’s soul climbing the ladder to the sun god. Thus, the ancient Egyptians transformed their faith into an eternal geometric form. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is built from over 2.3 million massive stones, each weighing an average of 2.5 tons. It is estimated that constructing this pyramid took about 20 years, meaning 340 stones had to be transported and placed daily—on average, one stone every two minutes! However, these massive stones were not dragged solely by human muscle power; instead, during the annual Nile flood season, they were transported via man-made canals, combining water and land routes to move stone materials from Aswan and Tura to the construction site. Before the 19th century, the Great Sphinx was buried under sand for thousands of years, with only its head exposed above ground. It is speculated to be the "guardian" of the pharaoh’s tomb complex, but there is still no conclusive evidence proving it was built by Khafre.