The Step Pyramid of Djoser was built about 4,700 years ago with six layers above ground and a series of tunnels below. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom is best known for the enormous pyramids built by its kings and strung in a line through the low desert west of Memphis from Abu Rawash in the north to Meidum in the south.

There's nothing quite like basking in the ancient splendor of the legendary Pyramids of Giza — until someone jabs you with a selfie stick, a vendor shouts at you to buy a camel ride, and a tour group ...