Of all of Egypt’s major tourist attractions, only one is at the. The Great Pyramids and Sphinx
On the outskirts of Cairo, stands one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World: the great pyramids. Built around 4.500 years ago, the three towering pyramids are massive in size, constructed from around 2,300,000 blocks, weighing an average of two-and-a-half tons each. Within short walking distance of the pyramids is the great sphinx of Giza, built in 2620 BC in the likeness of the King of Egypt Chephran, (Khafre). The ancient monument- 187 feet long and 65 feet high is a human headed lion wearing a royal headdress, sitting in guard of the great pyramids.