A classic example of archeology, engineering, architecture and art, the Egyptian Pyramids are so mysterious that the researchers haven't yet succeeded in exploring it fully.

Whenever we hear about the country Egypt, the first thing that strikes in our mind is the Pyramids. But all we know about them is that in ancient Egypt, Pyramids were built so that the dead Pharaohs could get buried beneath them. But there's a lot more about them than you could ever imagine. Here, we have gathered some fascinating facts about the Egyptian Pyramids that will completely blow your mind.

1. The Pyramid of Djoser, which was built around 2640 BC at Saqqara, is considered as the oldest Pyramid in Egypt.
2. The ancient Egyptians believed in afterlife and the Pyramids were built so that the dead Pharaohs could enter into the afterlife.
3. The Great Pyramid of Giza is regarded as one of the seven wonders in the world. Constructed between 2580 and 2560 BC, it is the oldest and largest among the three Pyramids in Giza. It weighs around 5,955,000 tons.
4. It took over 2 million bricks to build each Pyramid. The bricks weighed between 2 and 70 tons each (heavier than elephants). It's still a mystery how they could lift those heavy stones to such height.
5. Can you imagine how many workers it took to build those Pyramids? Well, the number was approximately 100,000.
6. They used to bury the dead bodies with all their necessities, so that the dead persons could use those things in their afterlife. The dead Pharaohs used to get buried with gold and other valuable things.
7. There are two burial chambers in the pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu; one for himself and one for his queen.
8. It took more than 200 years to construct each Pyramid.
9. The surroundings of the 'Great Pyramid of Giza' is not exactly what you have seen in the photos. In fact, it's a crowded city with millions of residents living there.
10. Many believe that the Egyptian Pyramids were built by slaves. However, this is a complete myth and a research has found that the Pyramids were built by paid workers.
11. The ancient Egyptians were very much religious and according to their mythology, Sphinx is a creature that protects them from spiritual attacks. This is why they built a large monument of Sphinx at the site of the Giza Pyramid.
12. Although the three Pyramids in Giza are the most famous around the world, there are over 135 Pyramids in Egypt that have been discovered till now.

The Pyramids are incredible. Those beautiful and fascinating structures attract millions of tourists from all over the world to visit Egypt each year.