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Gizeh Pyramids and Sphinx

Pyramid of Cheops, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great SphinxCreated by: NYPL's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 2016
Sphinx et pyramide Chefren. - Early photography, Public domain image
Egypt pyramids complex consists of Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu and constructed c. 2560–2540 BC), the smaller Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren) a few hundred meters to the south-west, and the relatively modest-sized Pyramid of Menkaure (or Mykerinos) a few hundred meters farther south-west, and the Great Sphinx that lies on the east side of the complex..
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The Pyramid of Steps at Sakkârah.  Constructed of an inferior clayey kind of limestone quarried in the neighborhood.  Possibly the oldest monument in Egypt.

The Pyramid of Steps at Sakkârah. Constructed of an inferior clayey k...

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Le Sphinx du dieu Phre [Ra], ou du Soleil.

Le Sphinx du dieu Phre [Ra], ou du Soleil.

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Sculpture : types de sphinx, tirés de divers monuments

Sculpture : types de sphinx, tirés de divers monuments

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The Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Greezah, The Holy land, Syria...

The Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Greezah, The Holy land, Syria...

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1st pyramide of Ghizeh, Wellington's chamber. Marks (drawn full size) on east end, near the north-east corner.

1st pyramide of Ghizeh, Wellington's chamber. Marks (drawn full size) ...

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Fig. 1. Eastern excavation in the northern front of the Great Pyramid; Fig. 2. Western excavation in the northern front of the Great Pyramid; Fig. 3. View of the casing-stones; Fig. 4. Vignette (represents the western excavation on a smaller scale, in order to give a better idea of the operations).

Fig. 1. Eastern excavation in the northern front of the Great Pyramid;...

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Forced passage in to the second pyramid of Ghizeh [Jizah]. Discovered by G. Belzoni, 1818. (Pl. 11). Great Chamber in the second pyramid of Ghizeh [Jizah]. Discovered by G. Belzoni, 1818 (Pl. 12)

Forced passage in to the second pyramid of Ghizeh [Jizah]. Discovered ...

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Fig. 1. View of the building in Col. Campbell's tomb; Fig. 2. View of Col. Campbell's tomb.

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Route à Gizeh. - Egypt - A black and white photo of a man and a horse

Route à Gizeh. - Egypt - A black and white photo of a man and a horse

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Title page. Part 1. The Great Pyramid.

Title page. Part 1. The Great Pyramid.

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Pyramid, trees and camels with handlers.

Pyramid, trees and camels with handlers.

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Great Pyramid. King's chamber and chambers of construction No. 2.

Great Pyramid. King's chamber and chambers of construction No. 2.

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Second Pyramid. Belzoni's chamber.

Second Pyramid. Belzoni's chamber.

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Second Pyramid. Lower chamber and portcullis.

Second Pyramid. Lower chamber and portcullis.

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Third Pyramid. Picturesque view.

Third Pyramid. Picturesque view.

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The Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Gheezah., The Holy land, Syria...

The Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Gheezah., The Holy land, Syria...

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Dynastie V. Pyramiden von Saqara [Pyramids of Giza (Egypt) .Saqqârah], Grab 17. [Grabkammer No.3 im K. Museum zu Berlin.]

Dynastie V. Pyramiden von Saqara [Pyramids of Giza (Egypt) .Saqqârah],...

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Pyramides de Memphis. Vue générale des pyramides et du Sphinx, prise au soleil couchant.

Pyramides de Memphis. Vue générale des pyramides et du Sphinx, prise a...

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Great Pyramid. Queen's chamber, lower end of great passage &c.

Great Pyramid. Queen's chamber, lower end of great passage &c.

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Sphinx de Ghiseh. - Early photography, Public domain image

Sphinx de Ghiseh. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Veduta di Salmia, delle Piramidi di Gjizéh e di Ssakarah, e dell'interno della Piramide aperta di Gjizéh.

Veduta di Salmia, delle Piramidi di Gjizéh e di Ssakarah, e dell'inter...

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Les Liliacees: Title page; with small wood engraving of a sphinx

Les Liliacees: Title page; with small wood engraving of a sphinx

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Architecture : coupes et détails de la grande pyramide de Gizeh (Chéops ou Choufon, IVe. dynastie)

Architecture : coupes et détails de la grande pyramide de Gizeh (Chéop...

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Veduta e dettagli di una stanza trovata nella piramide di Abu-Sir.

Veduta e dettagli di una stanza trovata nella piramide di Abu-Sir.

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Influenza della luna sull' anima. Pillura di una tavola trovata nell' interno della piramide di Abu-Sir. Parte della psicostasia egiziana.

Influenza della luna sull' anima. Pillura di una tavola trovata nell' ...

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Fig. 1. Entrance to the Great Pyramid ; Fig. 2. Central excavation in the northern front of the Great Pyramid.

Fig. 1. Entrance to the Great Pyramid ; Fig. 2. Central excavation in ...

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Pyramids of Khephren at Gizeh - Egypt

Pyramids of Khephren at Gizeh - Egypt

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Sakara - sphinx and pyramid - Early photography, Public domain image

Sakara - sphinx and pyramid - Early photography, Public domain image

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Northern stone pyramid of Dashoor: view, plans, and sections.

Northern stone pyramid of Dashoor: view, plans, and sections.

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The Sphinx. Called by the Arabs "Father of terrors." It faces the east, and is hewn out of the natural rock.

The Sphinx. Called by the Arabs "Father of terrors." It faces the east...

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Sphinx Armachis [neg. 232] - Egypt

Sphinx Armachis [neg. 232] - Egypt

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Second Pyramid. Passages and chambers.

Second Pyramid. Passages and chambers.

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Fig. 1. View of the upper entrance; Fig. 2. View of lower entrance; Figs. 3. and 4. Excavations near the north-western and south-western angles.

Fig. 1. View of the upper entrance; Fig. 2. View of lower entrance; Fi...

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Pyramides de Memphis. Vue du Sphinx et de la Grande Pyramide, prise du sud-est.

Pyramides de Memphis. Vue du Sphinx et de la Grande Pyramide, prise du...

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[Offerings to the sacred creatures (snake, bull, frog, lion, ram, falcon, sphinx, etc.).]

[Offerings to the sacred creatures (snake, bull, frog, lion, ram, falc...

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Third Pyramid. Apartments &c. - Egypt

Third Pyramid. Apartments &c. - Egypt

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Sphinx et pyramide Chefren. - Early photography, Public domain image

Sphinx et pyramide Chefren. - Early photography, Public domain image

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Third Pyramid. Small ante room and portcullis.

Third Pyramid. Small ante room and portcullis.

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Pyramids of Gizeh. - Engraving, Public domain image

Pyramids of Gizeh. - Engraving, Public domain image

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Pyramides de Memphis. Vue du Sphinx et de la seconde pyramide, prise du levant.

Pyramides de Memphis. Vue du Sphinx et de la seconde pyramide, prise d...

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Sphinx et la pyramides de Ceops avec leterly[?]

Sphinx et la pyramides de Ceops avec leterly[?]

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Second Pyramid. Perspective view.

Second Pyramid. Perspective view.

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Profil de la tête colossale du Sphinx.

Profil de la tête colossale du Sphinx.

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Pyramid of Chephren at Gizah. - A black and white photo of three pyramids

Pyramid of Chephren at Gizah. - A black and white photo of three pyram...

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Gizeh, pyramides et tombeaux des Bedouins.

Gizeh, pyramides et tombeaux des Bedouins.

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Approach of the simoom. Desert of Gizeh.

Approach of the simoom. Desert of Gizeh.

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Great Pyramid. Hieroglyphical writing in the chambers of construction No. 2. Lady Arbuthnot's chamber.

Great Pyramid. Hieroglyphical writing in the chambers of construction ...

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Fig. 1. The tents ; Fig. 2. Bridge in the southern dyke.

Fig. 1. The tents ; Fig. 2. Bridge in the southern dyke.

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Remains of the coffin of Mycerinus, found in the Third Pyramid.

Remains of the coffin of Mycerinus, found in the Third Pyramid.

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La Sfinge che trovasi presso de Piramidi; Ingresso della Gran Piramide.

La Sfinge che trovasi presso de Piramidi; Ingresso della Gran Piramide...

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Pyramid of Aboo-Roash [Abu Rawwash]. Figs. 1-4. Plan and sections of the pyramid of Aboo-Roash; Fig. 5. Ruined  pyramid of Aboo-Roash, from Kerdassy [Kirdâsah]; Fig. 6. Pyramid Aboo-Roash from the s.-w. angle.

Pyramid of Aboo-Roash [Abu Rawwash]. Figs. 1-4. Plan and sections of t...

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Veduta di Salmia, delle piramidi di Ghisa et di Sakara e dell' interno della piramide aperta di Ghisa.

Veduta di Salmia, delle piramidi di Ghisa et di Sakara e dell' interno...

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Southern stone pyramid of Dashoor. Passages &c. discovered Oct. 20, 1839.

Southern stone pyramid of Dashoor. Passages &c. discovered Oct. 20, 18...

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Pyramid of Cheops at Gizeh - Egypt

Pyramid of Cheops at Gizeh - Egypt

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The Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Geezah

The Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Geezah

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View on the Nile: ferry to Gizeh.

View on the Nile: ferry to Gizeh.

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Béni-Hassan et Gisèh [Beni Hasan, Giza]. 1-3. Tombeau de Roteï; 4. Giseh, tombeau d'Éimaï.

Béni-Hassan et Gisèh [Beni Hasan, Giza]. 1-3. Tombeau de Roteï; 4. Gis...

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The Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Gizeh [Giza]. July 17th, 1839.

The Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Gizeh [Giza]. July 17th, 1839.

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Pyramids of Abooseer [Abouseir]: map, section, plan, views, and hieroglyphics.

Pyramids of Abooseer [Abouseir]: map, section, plan, views, and hierog...

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Photo of Sphinx at Gizeh, Ancient Egypt - Public domain dedication

Photo of Sphinx at Gizeh, Ancient Egypt - Public domain dedication

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Great Pyramid. King's chamber and chambers of construction No. 1.

Great Pyramid. King's chamber and chambers of construction No. 1.

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Great Pyramid. - Egypt

Great Pyramid. - Egypt

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Third Pyramid. Plans and sections of passages &c.

Third Pyramid. Plans and sections of passages &c.

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Fig. 1. Entrance to the 7th pyramid (the northern, eastward of the Great Pyramid); Fig. 2. Entrance to the 8th pyramid (the central, eastward of the Great Pyramid); Fig. 3. The casing-stones of the 8th pyramid; Fig. 4. Entrance to the 9th pyramid (the southern to the eastward of the Great Pyramid).

Fig. 1. Entrance to the 7th pyramid (the northern, eastward of the Gre...

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Pyramids of Reegah & of Zowyet el Arrian. (Figs. 1-3. Sections and plan of pyramid of Reegah; Figs. 4-6. Pyramid of Reegah. Hieroglyphics, 1/6th size; Fig. 7. View of the pyramids.)
Pyramids of Saccara: section and plans of No. 2 in map, central view of the pyramids, and view of the Great Pyramid, No. 3.
Map of the pyramids of Ghizeh and vicinity. Part 1.

Map of the pyramids of Ghizeh and vicinity. Part 1.

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Great Pyramid. Subterraneous apartment &c.

Great Pyramid. Subterraneous apartment &c.

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Two men riding camels in front of a pyramid

Two men riding camels in front of a pyramid

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Southern and small stone pyramids of Dashhoor: view, plans, sections, and hieroglyphics.

Southern and small stone pyramids of Dashhoor: view, plans, sections, ...

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Fig. 1-4. Southern fronts of the three (4th, 5th and 6th) pyramids, and the Third Pyramid, in the distance.

Fig. 1-4. Southern fronts of the three (4th, 5th and 6th) pyramids, an...

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Pyramids of Abouseir: sections, plan, views, and hieroglyphics.

Pyramids of Abouseir: sections, plan, views, and hieroglyphics.

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Architecture : plan topographique d'une partie de la nécropole de Memphis (pyramids de Gizeh)

Architecture : plan topographique d'une partie de la nécropole de Memp...

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Great Pyramid. Vertical and horizontal sections. Fig. 1. Vertical section from south to north through passages and chambers ; Fig. 2. Plan and horizontal section through A-B.

Great Pyramid. Vertical and horizontal sections. Fig. 1. Vertical sect...

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Pyramids of Dashoor: map, views, sections of northern and southern brick pyramids, and hieroglyphics.

Pyramids of Dashoor: map, views, sections of northern and southern bri...

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Great Pyramid. Vertical section of chambers and passages.

Great Pyramid. Vertical section of chambers and passages.

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Entrance of the second pyramid of Ghizeh [Jîzah] discovered and opened by G. Belzoni, 2nd March 1818 (Pl. 9) [bottom] ;  Section of the pyramid (Pl. 10) [top].

Entrance of the second pyramid of Ghizeh [Jîzah] discovered and opened...

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Pyramide de Cheops le Sphinx et le temple de Chefre

Pyramide de Cheops le Sphinx et le temple de Chefre

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