The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Khufu pyramid, is among the most famous wonders of the ancient world. It is also a wonder that the structure is still standing—given that it was erected

The ancient pyramids at Giza in Egypt are some of the most recognizable architectural feats in the world. The Great Pyramid itself was completed 4,600–4,450 years ago, yet remains largely intact despite spending millennia exposed to not only the harsh desert environment,

In the four and a half millennia since the ancient Egyptians built the Great Pyramid, numerous significant earthquakes have rattled Giza. That the iconic landmark has withstood these tremors without sustaining significant damage is testament to its design,