The popular pyramids of Giza are the number one attraction in Cairo, it would take you around a half-day to explore the mammoth structures in the city. These fourth dynasty funeral temples have been outshining travelers for generations right on the edge of the capital, on the Giza Plateau, and continue to be one of the main highlights of the world.
Many scholars say that the Great Sphinx dates back to the 4th dynasty and gives the ownership to Khafre. Although some people believe that it was built by Khafre's elder brother Redjedef to immortalize their father 'Khufu' whose pyramid at Giza is known as the Great Pyramid. The Great Sphinx is said to be about 240 feet long and 66 feet high, it is among the world's largest architectures. It is popular because it has been shaped in the body of a lion with the head of a human. You simply can't ignore a visit here, despite the humidity, the dust, and the tourist rush.