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Giza Plateau, Govern. Al-Jizah, Egypt: Royal Necropolis Khufu, Khafra & Menkaura Pyramids Old Kingdom, IV Dynasty (2613-2494 BC) XXVI century BC |
Comments: The Royal Necropolis was built overlooking the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, with the Nile flowing right into the Giza Plateau. Within the space of a few decades the "Big Three" were created (along with temple buildings and ancillary pyramids). |
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