Ramy Romany
Ramy Romany is a world-renowned Egyptologist and best-selling author whose lifelong passion for ancient history began in his documentary-filmmaking family in Cairo. Before turning 20, he had already filmed, produced and been featured in more than 100 documentaries about ancient Egypt. After relocating to Los Angeles, he continued his mission to shine a light on his ancient civilization, becoming a trusted expert and host of major archaeological series on Discovery, National Geographic, BBC and History among others, captivating global audiences with his insight and storytelling.
Most visited pyramid complex
The most visited pyramid complex in the world is that on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, receiving around 2.5 million visitors per year. The site comprises nine pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the world’s tallest pyramid which today stands 137.5 m (451 ft) high, though originally would have topped out at 146.7 m (481 ft).
Covering approximately 160 km2 (63 sq mi), the Giza necropolis site consists of three giant pyramids (containing the burial tombs of pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure) and six smaller associated structures sometimes referred to collectively as the “Queen’s Pyramids”, where the rulers’ female relatives were laid to rest. All of the Giza pyramids were constructed during the Fourth Dynasty in the 26th century BCE. The area also contains a number of other noteworthy monuments such as the Great Sphinx, which at 20 m (66 ft) tall and 73 m (240 ft) long is one of the largest monolithic sculptures ever made.
Two of the next most popular pyramid complexes, after Giza, are both located in Mexico: Chichén Itzá, which includes the 30-m-tall (98-ft) Maya-built Temple of Kukulcan, or El Castillo, in the Yucatán Peninsula welcomed 2.25 million visitors in 2024; while Teotihuacan, which includes the 65-m-tall (213-ft) Aztec Pyramid of the Sun, near Mexico City, received 1.31 million visitors in 2024.
Following the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – the world's largest archaeological museum – on the Giza Plateau on 1 November 2025, it’s forecast that annual visitor numbers to the Giza pyramids will increase in the coming years, perhaps rising to as many as 3.5–4 million.