Giza
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Definition
Proper noun 1. An Ancient Egyptian City: Giza is an ancient Egyptian city located on the west bank of the Nile River, directly opposite modern Cairo. It is world-renowned as the primary site containing the monumental pyramids and the Great Sphinx from the Old Kingdom period.
Examples of Usage
- The archaeological site of Giza attracts millions of tourists every year.
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still largely intact.
- Scholars continue to study the construction techniques used at Giza.
Advanced Usage
- "The Giza Plateau": This specific term refers to the elevated limestone plateau where the pyramid complex is situated.
- The Giza Plateau offers a stunning view of the pyramids against the backdrop of the modern city.
- Used attributively to describe things related to the site.
- Giza archaeology, the Giza necropolis.
Variants and Related Words
- Gizeh: An alternative, less common spelling for Giza.
- El Giza: A transliteration from Arabic (الْجِيزَة), often used in modern contexts to refer to the governorate and the city adjacent to the ancient site.
Synonyms
- Pyramid fields of Giza: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the main monuments.
- Giza pyramid complex: A more precise term for the collection of ancient structures.
Related Phrases
- "The Giza Pyramids" / "The Pyramids of Giza": The most common phrases referring specifically to the pyramids located at this site.
- A primary goal for many visitors to Egypt is to see the Pyramids of Giza.
Noun
- an ancient Egyptian city on the west bank of the Nile opposite Cairo; site of three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx