I was built by the Egyptians, towering and grand, but now I only have memories. What am I?
Category: History · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think of a famous pyramid in Egypt.
Answer
The Great Pyramid
Explanation
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence.
This is an easy history riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is The Great Pyramid.
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