One of the remaining mysteries about the Pyramids of Giza is its construction. Made out of huge stones, many have wondered how these stones were put in place. Theories include the basic dragging and lifting into place – a laborious endeavor that required many men and years of work. Some hypothesize that huge stones were manufactured in place using limestone concrete, thus cutting down on the need for as much strong labor.

Questions also arise on what kind of laborers was used to build the pyramids. The common contention is that it was slave labor that built these structures. However, recent discoveries point to cemeteries of men who worked on the pyramids. It is said that in these cemeteries, the laborers were divided according to skill levels, suggesting the use of paid labor.

Another mystery for many Egyptologists is the positions of the three main pyramids of the Pyramids of Giza. These pyramids are astronomically aligned to earth’s north-south and east-west. Till today, such deliberate pattern in the construction of these gigantic wonders remains unexplained.

The Pyramids of Giza is just eight kilometers from the town of Giza, a small district of Cairo. Travelers to Egypt are required the usual documentations: a valid passport and visa.