The three large pyramids in Giza, Egypt were built around 2575-2465 BC during the reign of the pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty. The largest pyramid, the Great Pyramid of Giza, was built as the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu. The second largest pyramid was built for Khufu's son Khafre, and the smallest for his grandson Menkaure. Nearby is the Great Sphinx of Giza, a statue with the body of a lion and head of a pharaoh that has survived over 5,000 years as a symbol of mystery. The pyramids and Sphinx are among the few remaining wonders of the ancient world.