The Egyptian pyramids, particularly the famous Giza pyramids, were built during the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, roughly between 2700 BC and 2500 BC. The Great Pyramid of Giza, attributed to Pharaoh Khufu, was constructed around 2589 to 2504 BC, making it about 4,500 years old
. More specifically:
- The Old Kingdom, often called the "Pyramid Age," lasted from about 2649 to 2100 BCE, during which the first royal pyramids were built
- The Great Pyramid of Giza was built over approximately 26 years around 2600 BC and is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- The earliest pyramids date back to around 2700 BC, starting with the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and the last royal pyramid was built around 1500 BC
While some claims suggest much older pyramids elsewhere (e.g., Gunung Padang in Indonesia possibly dating to 25,000 years ago), the Egyptian pyramids are firmly dated to the 3rd millennium BC based on archaeological, textual, and radiocarbon evidence
. In summary, the Egyptian pyramids are approximately 4,500 years old, built primarily during the Old Kingdom era between about 2700 and 2500 BC
