The Giza plateau in Egypt is the site of the famous Pyramids of Giza, which are among the most recognizable monuments in the world. The pyramids were built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, and are believed to have been constructed as tombs for the Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Giza plateau is also home to the Great Sphinx, a large limestone statue of a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head.