Khufu Top

KHUFU (TOP)

Khufu (Top)

You are now standing atop Khufu’s Pyramid, 45 stories above the Giza Plateau. Until early in the 20th century, this pyramid was the tallest building on Earth. The wooden surveying tripod at the summit indicates the original height, which was 481 feet. The top stones have since fallen off or been removed. Note the graffiti that previous visitors, some from earlier centuries, have carved into the stones.

Other things to look for as you navigate around the summit are the Sphinx, Khufu's three Queens' Pyramids, greater Cairo, and—hard to miss—Khafre's Pyramid. Climbing Khufu is prohibited, so enjoy this rare and beautiful late-afternoon view.