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The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops, is an ancient monument that has fascinated scientists and tourists for centuries. It is located on the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt, and is the largest of the three pyramids that make up the Giza Pyramid Complex. It was built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, approximately 2580-2560 BC, and is one of the oldest and best-preserved structures from ancient Egypt and the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still exists. And what if we told you now that you don't have to travel to Egypt to see this pyramid in detail from the inside, but you can just sit at home on your couch with a smartphoneone, tablet or computer. Yes, this is now really possible. And not only that.

Website Digital Giza serves as an experimental project intended for the general public, who want to learn more about the pyramids in Giza. It is the work of Harvard students who, under the leadership of Dr. Wael Fathy, have been researching the archaeological discoveries in Giza for several years, and on the basis of this they were able to create such an extensive project. Its initial goal was to help with education in American elementary schools, but since this is a topic of global interest, it is possible to explore the interior of Khufu's pyramid, the surroundings of the Sphinx, and a number of amazing tombs in great detail from the comfort of your own home. So if you like the period of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, you definitely shouldn't miss this project.chat miss. Just log in to the site with your Google account and the door to history is open to you. What's also great is that you can choose either a version with text explanation or a free walk, where you simply move around the place at your leisure without any labels, similar to Street View.

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