Giza
Plateau is the most important archaeological site in the world that locates on the western bank of the Nile River and few kilometers southward Cairo . It is one of the most admirable and most visited tourist sights all over the world because it houses the Great Pyramids of Khufu , Khafre (Khephren) , and
Menkaure
and the Sphinx , in addition to a huge number of pyramids and tombs of the Royal Family , high officials , and workmen . In addition , the site encloses
Solar Boat Museum
that dates back to 1954 , when the charming solar boat was found . Excavation works for more treasures in the area of Giza Plateau and the surrounding areas are still going on . The pyramids discovered till now at the site are 11 in number .
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