Egyptian architecture dates back to before 3100 BC. Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC) saw pyramid construction's golden age. Middle Kingdom (1550-1070 BC) featured rock-cut tombs and decorative columns. New Kingdom (1550-1070 BC) produced famous temples like Luxor and Karnak
Cairo Airport is 41 km from Giza Pyramids. Taxis are available 24/7 at Terminal 1, 2 and 3. Journey takes 60 minutes and costs €11 (200 EGP). Official white taxis offer taximeter-based rides
Memphis was founded by Menes (c. 3150 BCE) as Hiku-Ptah. City was later known as Inbu-Hedj (White Walls). Name Men-nefer (meaning "the enduring and beautiful") gave Greece Egypt name
Memphis is located 15 miles south of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile. Founded around 2925 BCE by Menes, originally called White Walls. Modern name derived from nearby pyramid Men-nefer
Complex built between 2600-2500 BC during Fourth Dynasty of Old Kingdom. Located 9 km west of Nile River in Giza, 13 km southwest of Cairo. Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Pyramid Fields of Memphis
At least 118 Egyptian pyramids have been identified. Approximately 80 pyramids were built in the Kingdom of Kush. Most pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs during Old and Middle Kingdoms