10The Pyramids: Engineering Marvels
The Great Pyramid of Giza, built around 2580-2560 BCE, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still largely intact. It originally stood at 146.6 meters (481 feet) tall and was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. The construction of the pyramids remains a topic of debate, with estimates suggesting that it took around 20,000 to 30,000 laborers, including skilled workers and seasonal laborers, to construct these monumental structures. They were built with incredible precision, using advanced techniques and tools for the time, demonstrating the Egyptians’ exceptional engineering skills.
