LEGO has announced that the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza, will soon be available to purchase in brick form. The LEGO Architecture set is inspired by how the pyramid and the surrounding area is believed to have looked in ancient times and goes on sale on August 1st, priced $129.99; take a look at the promotional images here…
Take an imaginative leap back in time to the 26th century BC and experience the building of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with this LEGO Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza model (21058). Build a beautifully detailed cross-section model of the Great Pyramid, revealing its main tunnels and chambers and the system that may have been used to move huge stones during its construction. Visualize how this area by the river Nile is thought to have looked in ancient times, with 2 small pyramids, 2 mortuary temples, Sphinx statues, an obelisk and more.
- A time-travelling building project for adults – This LEGO® Architecture model (21058) lets you experience how the Great Pyramid of Giza and its surrounding area might have looked in ancient times
- Cross-section model – Lift off the outer shell to reveal the stone-moving system that may have been used during construction. View from the back to see the King’s and Queen’s Chambers and main tunnels
- Detailed landscape – A section of the Nile river with 2 LEGO® brick versions of feluccas (ancient boats), 2 small pyramids, 2 mortuary temples, Sphinx statues, a workers’ village and an obelisk
- Gift idea – Treat yourself or give this building set to a friend or family member who has visited or dreams of visiting the Great Pyramid or is simply a lover of architecture, history and travel
- Build, display and connect – Measuring over 8 in. (20 cm) high, 13.5 in. (35cm) wide and 12.5 in. (32 cm) deep, this model can be connected to a second model (sold separately) to complete the pyramid
- Creative building journey – This 1,476-piece construction set is designed to offer an immersive, challenging build that leaves you feeling refreshed and with a rewarding sense of achievement
- Step-by-step guide – Includes a booklet with illustrated instructions, plus information about the history of the Great Pyramid of Giza and how LEGO® designers created this model