Gizé

Gizé, also spelled Gizah or Giza, is a city in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. It is part of the Greater Cairo metropolitan area and lies on the western bank of the Nile opposite central Cairo. The city serves as the administrative center of the governorate and is a major urban, economic, and cultural hub in the region.

Geography and history: The area around Gizé is near the Nile and includes the Giza Plateau, a site with ancient monumental tombs. The best known feature is the Giza pyramid complex, comprising the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with the Great Sphinx and several mortuary temples. The pyramids date to the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, roughly 2580–2560 BCE for the largest structures. In 1979, Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing the area's archaeological and historical value.

Modern Gizé is a crowded urban area with markets, educational institutions, and tourist infrastructure that serves millions of visitors each year. The pyramids are a major draw for international tourism and ongoing archaeological research. The city is linked to greater Cairo by road networks and public transit, and it forms a focal point for preservation and development efforts in the region.