The Giza Plateau is home to so many interesting tombs, many of which you may not have heard about. Visiting Giza is often a once in a lifetime experience and you defintely want to make the most of it. If you have time, it is well worth stepping off the beaten track and visiting some of the lesser known areas of the Giza Plateau. There are some fabulous hidden gems for you to discover!
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Tomb of Queen Meresankh III
The tomb of Queen Meresankh III is definitely one of the Giza Plateau hidden gems! This intruiguing tomb was discovered right at the end of the excavation season in 1927. The excavation team were actually surveying an area to help to prepare for the season’s work. They just happened a small door in the wall of a tomb! The doorway was completely filled with sand an other debris. The archeologist cleared just enough of the debris to take a look inside the tomb. They immediately knew that had made a rather special discovery.
The photographs above were taken by the original archaeologists who uncovered the Tomb of Queen Meresankh from the sand that had filled the entrance for several thousands of years. With thanks to Digital Giza Educational Resources.
Having entered the tomb, the archeologists recorded that the wall paintings in the tomb were almost perfectly preserved. Remember, these had been created over 4,500 years ago! From the paintings, it was easy for the team to identify the tomb’s owner, Queen Meresankh III. The granddaughter of Khufu, who built the Great Pyramid on the Giza Plateau.
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The Giza Plateau is open from 06.00 – 16.00 every day in the winter. Plus the Plateau is open to 18.00 during summer months. Buy a general entry ticket and get access to the whole of the Giza Plateau. However, you will need to buy an additional ticket if you would like to visity the tomb of Queen Meresankh III.
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Giza Plateau: About Key Monuments
Pyramid of Khufu
Generally known as the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the pyramids at the Giza Plateau. Built in the 26th Century BC, the Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest pyramid in the Giza Plateau.
Pyramid of Khafre
Khafre was the son of Khufu. Easily identify the Pyramid of Khafre by looking at the top of the pyramid. Because this pyramid has retained a section of its original white outer casing stones at the very top.
Pyramid of Menkaur
The Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the king’s pyramids at Giza. Pharaoh Menkaure became king after the death of his father, Khufu. Some think the pyramid was unfinished.
Queen’s Pyramids
The Queen’s Pyramids are the three smaller pyramids located on the north side of the king’s pyramids. These are the pyramids of Queen Hetepheres, Queen Meritites and Queen Henutsen.
Great Sphinx
The Sphinx was carved from stone along the causeway that connected the Pyramid of Khafre to its Valley Temple. The Sphinx measures 73 meters (240 feet) long and 20 meters (66 feet) high.
Workers Village
The workers village was only discovered in 1988. You will find it on the southeast side of the Giza Plateau. The bakeries and breweries built for the workers can still be seen today! It is quite amazing.
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