giza

Thân thiện

The tourists marvel at the ancient pyramids of Giza.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an ancient Egyptian city on the west bank of the Nile opposite Cairo; site of three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Giza
• El Giza
• Gizeh