Oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis; one of the seven ancient wonders of the world

Three Netherlandish travellers with torches inside the Great Pyramid. Etching after C. De Bruyn, 1700.

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Great Pyramid (Egypt)

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Three Netherlandish travellers with torches inside the Great Pyramid. Etching after C. De Bruyn, 1700.