Giza

A. Where it is B. Significance 1. pyramids C. Role in history
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 * XLVI. Giza**

Giza is an ancient city in Egypt located upon a high plateau known as the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile River. It has existed since the beginning of the empire. From its high location it overlooks what was once the Pharaoh’s palace. Today in modern times it is the third largest city in Egypt. It has a population of 3.7 million people, it covers 32,878 square miles, and the present day capital, Cairo.

The climate of Giza is arid and hot. In the Summer temperatures exceed 100 degrees. Windstorms can be frequent in Giza causing the city to be covered in sand swept in by the wind from the nearby Sahara dessert. Rainfall is very low in Giza, but when they do have rainfall they often experience flooding.
 * The Giza Plateau is where many of the great ancient monuments were built.** Such is because of its location overlooking the Pharaoh’s ancient capital city. **Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx **are two such ancient monuments built upon the Giza Plateau. The Giza pyramids are more than 4500 years old. **The pyramids were designed and built as tombs for the ancient Pharaohs.** Each Pharaoh would design and supervisor the contrition of their own pyramid which would be their final resting place after their death.

The Great Pyramid is a giant stone structure. **//The Great Pyramid is the last standing of he Seven Wonders Of The World.//** The Great Pyramid is constructed of 2 million stone blocks. The Great Pyramid is 455 feet tall. The Great Sphinx is another famous monument located in Giza. The Great Sphinx is a statue cut out of a single stone. This means that somebody had to hand carve this giant statue. The Great Sphinx is a mythical figure which is half human and half lion.