The necropolis of Giza, Saqqara and Thebes, in addition to the most important burial place of ancient Egypt. The first burials here were already between the 1st and 3 Dynasty place. To the great importance they reached during the 4th Dynasty, when the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure Giza selected as the site for its pyramids. In addition to the pharaohs were buried here and their family members as well as officials and priests. By the end of the Old Kingdom in the 6th Dynasty created here, several hundred graves. After Giza lost its importance, but found during the late period of a general return to the Egyptian past, once used as a burial ground.