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These images, acquired by the Pléiades Neo and Vision-1 satellites in 2021 and 2020, respectively, show the Pyramids of Giza near the Egyptian capital of Cairo. The two very-high resolution missions acquired detailed views of this historic site.. A satellite view of the Pyramid fields of Giza in Egypt. The ancient Egyptian complex resides on a plateau west of Giza. Giza is Egypt's third-largest city, situated on the west bank of the Nile river. The city melts into Cairo, Egypt's modern capital and by far the nation's largest city. 25 km (16 mi) to the northeast of the pyramid fields was the ancient city of Heliopolis (Greek: Sun City.

The three main pyramids, and accompanying temples and mastaba tombs, make up the so-called Giza pyramid complex. An aerial image of the Saqqara necropolis and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Shutterstock. The area where the pyramids, the Sphinx and remnants of ancient temples stand is also known as the Giza Necropolis.. The Great Pyramids at Giza are the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and perhaps the most famous of the ancient monuments in the Nile River Delta of Egypt. They are also a favorite subject of photography from orbit—particularly when high-resolution imagery can be obtained.