Giza is known for being the place where theGiza Plateau is. The plateau is the site of some of the most impressive ancient monuments in the world. There are a complex ofancient Egyptian royal mortuary and sacred structures there. These include theGreat Sphinx, theGreat Pyramid of Giza, and a number of other largepyramids andtemples.
The Great Pyramid of Giza was once advocated (1884) as the location for thePrime Meridian, a reference point used for determining a baselongitude.[1]
The city itself has seen changes over time. Changes ininfrastructure during the different occupations ofEgypt by various rulers, including theBritish in the 19th and early 20th century, focused on the construction ofroads,streets, andbuildings in the area. It is commonly misunderstood that the Giza area is a completedesert area; however, Giza has become a thriving centre ofEgyptian culture and is quite heavily populated, with many facilities and buildings in the current area. Giza saw much attention in particular to its vast amount ofancient Egyptianmonuments found on theGiza Plateau, and has astonished thousands of visitors and tourists over the years. Giza's infrastructure saw much attention from both the British government prior to the 1952coup d'état as well as the currentEgyptian government due to the city's importance intourism.
Parts of Giza include Alharam famous in the past for its night clubs, Zamalek predominantly populated by middle classEgyptians and relatively recently overpopulated Almohan
Access to the city of Giza, which has its ownGovernorate adjacent to the governorate ofCairo, is dependent onCairo International Airport, since no official International Airport is located in Giza.
Giza is also known for its appearance as a dig and discovery site in the fictional universe ofStargate. An interplanetary transportation device is found and is the central basis for a movie and 2 popular television shows.
↑"The Canary Islands and the Question of the Prime Meridian: The Search for Precision in the Measurement of the Earth", Wilcomb E. Washburn.[1]Archived 2007-05-29 at theWayback Machine
