Why the Great Pyramid of Giza Is a World Heritage Site

The Great Pyramid (Khufu) qualifies because:

• Largest pyramid ever built (originally 481 ft tall).
• Oldest of the Seven Wonders still largely intact (c. 2560 BCE).
• Remarkable engineering: precise cardinal alignment, internal chambers, construction logistics.
• Rich historical and cultural significance as a royal tomb and symbol of ancient Egypt.

These factors led to its 1979 World Heritage designation.