The ancient structure built as a tomb for Egyptian pharaohs is the pyramid. The most famous pyramids are the ones located at Giza, notably the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These monumental structures were built during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods of ancient Egypt, serving both as burial sites and symbols of royal power and divine connection. They were designed to protect the pharaoh's body and possessions for the afterlife. The construction of pyramids displayed the Egyptians' advanced engineering skills and their beliefs in life after death.